10/15/20 Staff Editorial In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue; and in 1493, Columbus enslaved and tortured an entire indigenous population. It doesn’t quite fit the rhyme scheme, but it does more accurately depict the legacy of long-celebrated explorer Christopher Columbus — the namesake of Columbus Day. This past Monday, federal offices throughout the United States were closed in recognition of Columbus Day. Celebrated each … Continue reading Americans ditch Columbus Day for Indigenous People’s Day