Whether they do it or we do it, it's wrong to use the name of Pocahontas as a joke

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43. Did you hear about what happened to Warren after she took the DNA test?

Democrats shouldn't risk offending Native Americans by weaponizing their history or ancestors in the fight against Trump.

What the Congress of American Indians said in their statement applies to Democrats and Republicans equally -- even if you personally, as a relative to people who are 1/4 Native American, aren't offended.


https://newsmaven.io/indiancountrytoday/archive/ncai-condemns-president-trump-s-derogatory-use-of-pocahontas--KArFACFlku_jlYnYVYNHg/

“NCAI is a bi-partisan organization that works equitably with both sides of the political aisle, and it is not our common practice to comment on the partisan name calling that has come to dominate American politics,” said NCAI Executive Director Jacqueline Pata in the official release. “But we cannot and will not stand silent when our Native ancestors, cultures, and histories are used in a derogatory manner for political gain.”

Pocahontas is a “well-known historical Native figure” that has been turned into a derogatory term. The NCAI release states that, “in fact, the cultural misappropriation of Native American cultures and traditions unfortunately was a common occurrence during the 2016 election season, with multiple attacks by candidates and their surrogates during debates, rallies, and live broadcast appearances.”