To whom it may bother:
Lake America is not some unprecedented “rebrand.” It is another example of what Americans have been told repeatedly: names can be changed to reflect the values and priorities of those governing at the time.
President Trump has officially directed the federal government to use Lake America in place of Lake Ontario on U.S. maps and documents. The order applies to American federal usage; Canada can continue using Lake Ontario.
The same people shouting, “You can’t just rename a lake!” spent years supporting or accepting the renaming of landmarks, military bases, sports teams, institutions and household brands:
✅ Columbus Day observances ➡️ Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many states and cities
✅ Mount McKinley ➡️ Denali
✅ Lake Calhoun ➡️ Bde Maka Ska
✅ Squaw Valley ➡️ Palisades Tahoe
✅ Fort Bragg ➡️ Fort Liberty
✅ Fort Benning ➡️ Fort Moore
✅ Fort Hood ➡️ Fort Cavazos
✅ Washington Redskins ➡️ Washington Commanders
✅ Cleveland Indians ➡️ Cleveland Guardians
✅ Aunt Jemima ➡️ Pearl Milling Company
✅ Uncle Ben’s ➡️ Ben’s Original
✅ Eskimo Pie ➡️ Edy’s Pie
✅ Boy Scouts of America ➡️ Scouting America
✅ Yale’s Calhoun College ➡️ Grace Hopper College
✅ Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School ➡️ School of Public and International Affairs
You cannot spend years insisting that names must evolve with the country’s leadership and cultural values—and then suddenly claim that changing a name is outrageous simply because you dislike who made the decision.
You established the precedent. Now you are objecting because the other side is using it.
God bless America—and God bless Lake America! 🇺🇸
The executive order was signed August 27, 2026, and directs the Interior Department to adopt “Lake America” for U.S. federal use. Read the White House order.
Dear Miami Dolphins Front Office,
I have been a Dolphins fan for 54 years, and I would like to ask the organization to consider bringing Nik Needham back for a workout.
Nik already knows the organization and has proven that he can play at the NFL level. During his time in Miami, he played both outside cornerback and in the slot, contributed on special teams, and stepped up whenever the team needed him. He was dependable, physical, and always played hard.
With the current questions in the Dolphins’ secondary, I honestly believe Nik deserves another look. He has more experience and versatility than several of the players currently competing for positions. He would not need much time to become familiar with the organization, and bringing him in for a workout would cost the team very little.
I’m not asking the Dolphins to hand him a roster position. I’m simply asking that you bring No. 40 back, let him compete, and see what he still has to offer. Based on what he accomplished during his years in Miami, I believe he has earned that opportunity.
Thank you for taking the time to consider the opinion of a longtime Dolphins fan.
Sincerely,
David K. Leonard
Black River, New York