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New Poll Shows 9 Out of 10 Native Americans Not Offended by “Redskins” Name

Source: The Washington Post's most recent poll may be used in a trademark dispute between Native Americans and the Washington…

Cancellation of Redskins’ Trademark Ordered

Summary: A federal court judge has ruled that the Redskins’ trademark will be cancelled. According to the Washington Post, the…

Native Americans Mixed on Ability to Grow and Sell Marijuana Legally

Summary: Native American tribes across the country are divided over whether or not they will legally grow and sell marijuana as…

Judge Creates Anti-Redskins Policy for Courtroom

U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte has created a personal policy at his federal courtroom in Maryland to censor the…

Redskins: Trademark Board Was Split

The Redskins organization, through their attorney, Bob Raskopf, issued a press release (cited below) emphasizing up front that the ruling…

Redskins Trademark Gets Punted

After eight years of trying, plaintiff Amanda Blackhorse has scored a win against the Redskins - in the USPTO (scroll…

Wearing Eagle Feather In Mortarboard Costs Native American Student Her Diploma

Chelsey Ramer is being fined $1,000 and being denied her diploma and transcripts after wearing an eagle feather attached to…

Six-Year Battle Over Washington Redskins Name Continues

A legal battle involving the Washington Redskins and a group of Native Americans is still raging today as attorneys for…

$680 Million Settlement Reached between USDA and Native American Farmers

In a class action lawsuit that was filed more than 11 years ago, justice has finally been served to thousands…

Supreme Court To Hear Hawaiian Land Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether or not the state of Hawaii must reach an agreement with the…