Native American group that wanted 'Redskins' removal is funded by Soros foundation, other leftist orgsThe new owners of the Washington Commanders appear to have a powerful ally as they continue to grapple with a culture-war clash over the organization’s historic — and already discarded — Redskins name and logo.
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), a major Native American rights organization, had issued calls to get rid of the Redskins name for decades. Last week, it touted its efforts at "fostering a proactive partnership" with the NFL team.
The NCAI is funded by George Soros' Open Society Foundations as well as other left-leaning groups. It is also funded through American taxpayer dollars from an array of federal departments, according to claims by the group itself.
Now, the politically connected organization is facing a grassroots uprising. Other Native Americans around the nation want the NFL team to reclaim the Redskins legacy — and these Native American groups say history is on their side. .................
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