'R-word? LOL': Washington Post will no longer write 'Redskins' in editorials

Dan Snyder, the owner of the Washington Redskins, will not have his team’s full name published in the Washington Post editorial section anymore:

Washington Post Editorial Board announced today it will not use the word "Redskins" in its editorials anymore.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 22, 2014

https://twitter.com/NishaChittal/status/502866910208622594

WaPo Editorial Board decision to stop using "Redskins" does NOT apply to reporters or news gathering side. Direct anger accordingly. Please.

— Annys Shin (@AnnysWaPo) August 22, 2014

The WaPo’s editorial page editor made the announcement this way:

Here's why we've decided not to use the R-word (as in Redskins) in Post editorials from now on.http://t.co/eyVnFbxiZ9

— Fred Hiatt (@hiattf) August 22, 2014

Will they now just write “R-word” in editorials?

https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/502865118120914945

@redsteeze @hiattf and how often do the Redskins come up in your editorials? so much mental masturbation.

— M F Hussey CFA CMT (@husseymfhussey) August 22, 2014

Another “R-word” that many find offensive, Harry Reid, will likely be pleased with the WaPo’s editorial decision.