Skip to main content

Washington Post strikes ‘Redskins’ from editorials

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post says it will stop calling Washington’s football team the “Redskins” on its editorial page.

The paper’s editorial board announced Friday that it will refrain from using the term that it says “unquestionably offends not only many Native Americans but many other Americans, too.”

The board operates independently of the paper’s newsgathering operation. The Post will continue to use “Redskins” in the news and sports sections.

The board noted that it has been speaking out against the Redskins name since 1992. Redskins spokesman Tony Wyllie said the announcement was therefore “no surprise” to the team.

Several major newspapers have stopped using the name altogether. CBS lead analyst Phil Simms said this week he will likely avoid the name when he announces a Washington game this season.

Redskins owner Dan Snyder has vowed never to change the name, saying it honors Native Americans.

___

AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
Read Next Story

Related News

Cards, gifts cross religious lines

Mind your mouth: How oral health affects overall health

5 questions to ask before buying a winter home