Washington

Washington Redskins Name Change: A 'Explicit Racial Slir' Some Argue; Serious Discussion Needed, Says D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray

The resurgence of the Washington Redskins means many things, to many people. The state once again has a vital sports franchise, a young star athlete capturing the nation's attention, and a reason to wear red and yellow other than irony. But it means something very different to D.C. mayor Vincent C. Gray. The team's heightened profile demands the Redskins change their name, or, at the very least, have a very serious discussion about doing so, says Gray.

Marijuana Goes Legal in Washington State Amid Mixed Messages

Washington state made history on Thursday as the first in the nation to legalize marijuana possession for adult recreational use, an occasion celebrated by dozens of users near Seattle's famed Space Needle tower amid blaring reggae music and a haze of pot smoke.

Colorado, Washington Legalize Marijuana

While the country was electing a commander-in-chief for the next four years, Colorado and Washington had something extra on their ballots - legalization of marijuana.

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