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the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has declared the term "Redskins" offensive and revoked the trademark. (AP Photo)

The Redskins brouhaha has nothing to do with Native Americans

David Limbaugh · June 20, 2014 2:57 pm

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2012, file photo, the Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals face off during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. The U.S. Patent Office ruled Wednesday, June 18, 2014, that the Washington Redskins nickname is "disparaging of Native Americans" and that the team's federal trademarks for the name must be canceled. The ruling comes after a campaign to change the name has gained momentum over the past year. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FedEx stays neutral in debate over Redskins name

Joseph White · June 19, 2014 11:15 pm

Washington Redskins fan Chief Zee cheers during the second half of the game against the San Francisco 49ers on October 23, 2005 at Fed Ex Field in Landover, Md. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Examiner Editorial: Redskins’ Dan Snyder should tell the PC bullies to shove it

Washington Examiner · June 19, 2014 9:00 pm

Redskins owner Dan Snyder has previously rejected changing the name, citing the team's long history as a source of pride for the Washington metro area. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

‘Zero’ thought given to changing Redskins name, team’s lawyer says

Sean Higgins · June 19, 2014 4:06 pm

A Washington Redskins football helmet lies on the field during NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Ashburn, Va. The U.S. Patent Office ruled Wednesday, June 18, 2014, that the Washington Redskins nickname is "disparaging of Native Americans" and that the team's federal trademarks for the name must be canceled. The ruling comes after a campaign to change the name has gained momentum over the past year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ruling adds momentum for Redskins name change

Joseph White · June 19, 2014 7:23 am

A Washington Redskins football helmet lies on the field during NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Ashburn, Va. The U.S. Patent Office ruled Wednesday, June 18, 2014, that the Washington Redskins nickname is "disparaging of Native Americans" and that the team's federal trademarks for the name must be canceled. The ruling comes after a campaign to change the name has gained momentum over the past year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

US Patent Office finds Redskins’ name offensive

Joseph White · June 18, 2014 9:37 pm

A fan of the Washington Redskins watches the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField on December 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Larry French/Getty Images)

Beltway Confidential

Redskins defy trademark ruling, say they’ll defend name

Sean Higgins · June 18, 2014 6:15 pm

the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has declared the term "Redskins" offensive and revoked the trademark. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Patent Office declares ‘Redskins’ offensive, revokes team’s trademarks

Sean Higgins · June 18, 2014 3:51 pm

Redskins lose trademark, Harry Reid says team will be ‘forced’ to change name

Redskins lose trademark, Harry Reid says team will be ‘forced’ to change name

Paul Bedard · June 18, 2014 3:50 pm

Dan Snyder has so far refused to change the Washington Redskins name, which remains popular with team fans. (AP Photo)

Harry Reid: Redskins have to change name now

Susan Ferrechio · June 18, 2014 3:25 pm

A Washington Redskins football helmet lies on the field during NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Ashburn, Va. The U.S. Patent Office ruled Wednesday, June 18, 2014, that the Washington Redskins nickname is "disparaging of Native Americans" and that the team's federal trademarks for the name must be canceled. The ruling comes after a campaign to change the name has gained momentum over the past year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Trademark board rules against Redskins name

Associated Press · June 18, 2014 2:50 pm

What’s In a Name?

Geoffrey Norman, Shawn Macomber · June 18, 2014 2:01 pm