Over the years Columbus Day has become more and more controversial. Observances are far from uniform across the country. South Dakota marks the occasion as "Native American Day." Meanwhile in Denver, Coloradoâs annual Columbus Day parade is met by protesters decrying the genocide of indigenous peoples. A post from 2007 at Daily Kos offered a good chronicle of Christopher Columbus's crimes against humanity and a good case for abolishing the holiday.

Meanwhile in Denver, Coloradoâs annual Columbus Day parade is met by protesters decrying the genocide of indigenous peoples. A post from 2007 at Daily Kos offered a good chronicle of Christopher Columbus's crimes against humanity and a good case for abolishing the holiday. Also I was impressed with the updated message in this YouTube video calling for a reconsideration of Columbus Day.

An open letter to the clothing chain âUrban Outfittersâ recently came to my attention. While being one of the most well written letters of protect Iâve ever had the pleasure to read it raises several important issues.

It appears that Urban Outfitters has come out with a new line of clothing and accessories that are Native American inspired. But more than inspired, they have appropriated the names of...