Hello everyone,
We've updated the petition with some stores you mentioned.
Today, the NYT published a story about what happened with Powerhouse yesterday.
Here's a comment from the owner:
“It’s all about how uncomfortable you are, with the kids,” he said, echoing a well-established generational cry. “I have a lot of young book staffers,” he continued. When one of them in the Industry City branch in Brooklyn wanted to display a group of books about Palestinian statehood and Palestinian life, he agreed, but asked if there would be a display focusing on Jews and Israel. His employees want the store to take a stand; he does not see himself as running a partisan think tank. “I said, ‘We’re like a deli or restaurant; we sell things.”
We're happy to have discussions, but the first step would be for these owners to understand it's a systematic issue.
Please keep sharing this petition, and then you for your efforts!