Maine Becomes First State to Ban Native American Mascots at Public Schools and Universities

EcoWatch
By Olivia RosaneMay 17, 2019, 1:37 pm146 pts
Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law Thursday banning public schools or universities in the state from using Native American mascots, names or imagery. Mills' action will make Maine the first state in the nation with such a ban once it goes into effect later this year, The Bangor Daily News reported.…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

This fleet is going electric, and sharing their real-world results (and savings) online 130

Aggressive “hulk” lizards are wiping out millions of years of evolution 118

Warming waters are supercharging an invasive salmon predator in Alaska 116

Our Electrified Home 115

Sewage Is Threatening Coral Reefs Around the World, Even in Marine Protected Areas 90

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.