Washington Post: Washington’s NFL team is retiring the Redskins name; new name to come later
Washington’s NFL franchise has announced that it is retiring the Redskins name, and plans to introduce a new name soon.
Associated Press: Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure from sponsors and decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans.
WTOP: ‘Redskins’ no more: Washington’s NFL franchise officially punts name
It looks like “Never” is now.
Washington Business Journal: Washington’s NFL team to retire controversial name
Washington's NFL team said Monday morning it plans to retire its controversial nickname, a moniker many consider racist to Native Americans.
DCist: Washington’s NFL Team Says It’s Officially Changing Its Name
Washington’s NFL team has announced its intention to change its name for the first time in 87 years. What’s the new name? Well, the team says that will come later.
WTOP: Capitol Hill’s Tortilla Coast faces uncertain future
Tortilla Coast, the Tex-Mex restaurant popular with Capitol Hill staffers, interns and politicians, faces a possible closure.
Robert McCartney in The Post: Corporate money, Black Lives Matter protests and elites’ opinion drove…
Personally, I’m happy about the change. I will be able to root for the team guilt-free. But it’s also worthwhile to reflect on why it’s happening now. The name has drawn significant public criticism for nearly 50 years, yet Snyder…
Washington Times: Trade groups blast proposed D.C. sales tax on advertising: ‘Taxing the…
Trade associations are opposing a new sales tax on advertising in the District, saying the 3% levy will only further hurt businesses already devastated by the economic recession created by the coronavirus pandemic.
WUSA9: DC violence continues: Homicides up versus same time last year
There have been 94 homicides in 2020, compared to 80 at this same time in 2019. That’s an increase of 18 percent.
ABC7: Vendors along Black Lives Matter Plaza can no longer set up shop starting Monday
WASHINGTON (ABC7) — The D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs has informed vendors along Black Lives Matter Plaza, they will no longer be able to set up shop starting Monday.