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Anti-Redskins ad to air during NBA Finals

WASHINGTON — Earlier this week, ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ confirmed Politico’s report that the Washington Redskins had in late May to help defend them in their fight over the team’s name.

that the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation will air a minute-long spot in seven major markets during Tuesday night’s NBA Finals Game 3 calling on the Redskins to change their name. A full, two-minute version of the ad can be seen below.

The spot will air in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Sacramento, San Francisco and Washington.

The team has faced increased scrutiny for their name over the last year. Recently, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., led a group of 50 Senators in . In response, the club issued a letter of their own and ran a that stirred debate from those on both sides of the issue.

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