Teton Redskins and Yellow Journalism  A Warning to Idaho High School Reporters National Congress of American Indians Leaders Shown at "Change The Mascot" Get Out The Vote EventAs a one-time high school reporter I learned to follow a set of three professional writing standards: 1) Reporters do not take public stands or become the news; 2) Journalists follow facts no matter where they lead; 3) Balanced work leads to well-informed people.With these maxims in mind, I fe...  Read More...

Death Threats & High Anxiety – How Sponsored School Name Change Campaigns are Hurting Communities & StudentsHigh Schools around the nation have suddenly become ideological and political battlegrounds where 100s of “guilty” institutions of education have been deemed to have “offensive” names by well-coordinated activists who are demanding changes to Native American or Confederate themed schools no matter how long the tradition, how strong the regional relevan...  Read More...

Teton Redskins - What Does an 83% "Positive Past" Mindset Mean?The below research is based on the occurrences primarily at NAPA High School which was thrown into turmoil when outside political groups, separatists, Adidas Corp., all pressured (and funded) the school board to change their long-held symbol against the student body and community's wishes.What may be taken away from this tragedy are topics to consider in the debate, it’s important for the school board to consider ...  Read More...