Petition updateGlobal Inclusive Representation in Independent BookstoresNYT Piece about Powerhouse shows concerning sentiment
Fighting AntisemitismUnited States
22 Aug 2024

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!

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