Hypothetical conversation sheds light on what it means to be ‘offensive’
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Letter: Thanks for Street Style story and photos of Aria and Maya Christian
‘Today, I was delighted with Andrew Kepinski’s photo shoot with the lovely Christian twins, Aria and Maya.’
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Opinion: The positive meaning of Dartmouth High School’s Native American logo
“(The) logo is not representative of colonial, revolutionary, Western or Hollywood history. Instead, this Dartmouth High School logo is an accurate depiction in that it represents focus, hard work, unity and pride.”
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Opinion: Despite our nation’s polarization, we can all agree on government transparency
“Thoughtful debate about serious issues is central to our democracy. But solving real problems is impossible when every issue is viewed through a distorted lens.” Sunshine laws allow the public to get the facts needed for thoughtful discussion. When it comes to open government, we’re all stakeholders.
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Opinion: Embracing stereotypes is harmful for all involved
Stereotypes affect how we think about other people; they affect how we act toward them, too. And the fact that the current Dartmouth logo is a historical image does not make it more acceptable.
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Letter: Dartmouth’s Indian logo glorifies stereotypical warrior
It defies imagination to believe that the Dartmouth Indian image was intended as anything less than a glorification of the stereotypical savage warrior. That no wording is necessary to define […]
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Letter: Time for Dartmouth to remove the Native American logo
The Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe is the only tribe that claims Dartmouth as its native land, and they oppose the logo.
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Opinion: Efforts to remove Dartmouth’s Indian logo are based on history, not hyperbole
After adoption as a mascot by Dartmouth High School, the logo has evolved from an insulting cartoon to a questionable attempt at representing a generic Indian, and finally, to what it is today.
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Commentary: Numbers tell the story on International Women’s Day
Together we can break the bias that exists in our schools, workplaces, communities, and systems. We must advocate for a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
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Readers, advocates comment on the need for affordable homes in New Bedford
As home prices soar, would-be homebuyers stick with renting. Competition for decent rentals is fierce, with landlords taking hundreds of applications per vacancy.
