Let’s Rename the Redskins After a Native Species

This morning, the US Patent and Trademark Office cancelled six trademarks on the Washington Redskins' team name. This effectively pulls the rug out from under team owner Daniel Snyder, who had been standing firm against accusations that the nickname is wildly offensive to Native Americans. But, this is an opportunity to find a great new team nickname. Besides, since the D.C. metro area is over a swamp full of snakes, spiders, and rodents, the only people they run the risk of offending are the politicians.

















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