Amy Goodman
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Meet the Navajo Activist Who Got the Washington R*dsk*ns Trademark Revoked: Amanda Blackhorse
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7:44Now PlayingThe growing movement to change the name of the Washington R*dsk*ns football team has scored a surprising victory. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the team's trademark registration after concluding its name and logo are disparaging to Native Americans. The decision does not force the team to change its name, but it could make it more difficult to legally guard the name and logo from use by third parties. The team can reportedly keep the trademark while they appeal. But Native Americans and other critics of the R*dsk*ns' brand have hailed the ruling as the latest sign team owner Dan Snyder will inevitably be forced to drop it. We are joined by two guestsAmanda Blackhorse, a Navajo activist and plaintiff in the case; and sportswriter Dave Zirin.
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