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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2022 · 19 MIN

The fight over Squaw Valley's name

from Headlines From The Times · host Gustavo Arellano, Shani O. Hilton, Mike Heflin, Mark Nieto, Kinsee Morlan, Jazmín Aguilera, Kasia Broussalian, Mario Diaz, Denise Guerra, Shannon Lin, Ashlea Brown, Heba Elorbany, David Toledo, Madalyn Amato

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law last month to remove the word ‘Squaw’ from nearly 100 landmarks and place names across California. Native Americans and others are celebrating the new law because they find the term 'Squaw' offensive. But in Squaw Valley, an unincorporated area outside of Fresno, some residents want to keep the name. And Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is siding with them.  Read the transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times reporter Lila SeidmanMore reading: New law will remove the word ‘squaw’ from California place namesNative Americans want to ditch the name Squaw Valley. A county supervisor says context mattersRetiring its racist name, historic Squaw Valley resort will become Palisades Tahoe

All U.S. town and landmark names containing the word 'Squaw' must change. Indigenous groups support these mandates, but Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is not on board.

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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law last month to remove the word ‘Squaw’ from nearly 100 landmarks and place names across California. Native Americans and others are celebrating the new law because they find the term 'Squaw' offensive. But in...

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