The Daily Populous

Monday July 1st, 2024 day edition

image for A San Francisco store is shipping LGBTQ+ books to places where they are banned

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In an increasingly divisive political sphere, Becka Robbins focuses on what she knows best — books.

She asked herself how she could get these books into the hands of the people who need them the most.

Her books have gone to places like a pride center in west Texas and an LGBTQ-friendly high school in Alabama.

Customers are especially enthusiastic about helping Robbins send books to places in states like Florida, Texas and Oklahoma, often writing notes of support to include in the packages.

Over 40% of all book bans from July 2022 to June 2023 were in Florida, more than any other state.

An LGBTQ+ related book is seen on display at Fabulosa Books, in the Castro District of San Francisco on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

DeShazo hopes to provide a safe space for events, support groups and health clinics, and to build a library of banned books. »

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters attack Israeli minister’s car amid anger at military draft ruling

Authored by cnn.com

Rioters threw stones at police officers and the car of Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf as he returned to his house, according to an Israeli police spokesperson.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators clash with police during a protest against the draft in Jerusalem on June 30, 2024.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews have been protesting in the streets of Jerusalem since the Israeli Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday ordering the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military. »

The Supreme Court Just Killed the Chevron Deference. Time to Buy Bottled Water.

Authored by esquire.com

And thus forty years of administrative law comes to a rude and abrupt end.

The decision further illustrates that the dedication of the carefully manufactured conservative majority to corporate oligarchy is utterly unshakable, expertise—scientific and otherwise—be damned.

What the hell he has to do with PFAS pollution or workplace safety in a chicken plant is beyond me. »

After the debate, it’s clear Trump should drop out of the race • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Authored by penncapital-star.com
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Failing to call out egregious and constant lies is just journalistic malpractice, especially when we’ve all had nine years of covering Trump.

Naturally, it was pundits pummeling Biden’s lackluster performance and crowing that it confirmed their previous carping about his age.

“There are Democratic leaders better equipped to present clear, compelling and energetic alternatives to a second Trump presidency. »

Germany-Denmark: Man detained after climbing to stadium roof – DW – 06/30/2024

Authored by dw.com
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A 21-year-old was spotted on the rafters below the roof of the Dortmund stadium while Germany played Denmark and detained mid-game.

German police deployed special forces and a helicopter after a masked man with a large rucksack was spotted climbing on the rafters near the stadium's roof during the football game between Germany and Denmark on Saturday evening.

Police initially said its officers were "currently nearing this person to initiate a conversation and provide a secure transport from the roof." »