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Activists Use Poetry To Cover Up Swastikas In Rome
In Fiumicino, Rome the local far-right has been covering public spaces with swastikas and fascist icons. Local activists decided to cover them with poems printed on A4 paper. Here’s an opinion piece on how locals are using literature to fight hate.
Author Suing Publisher Over Lost Book Deal
Natasha Tynes, who publicly snitched on a black female D.C. Metro employee for eating on the job, is suing her publisher after they dropped her for publicly going after a black woman. Tynes’ $13 million lawsuit alleges breach of contract and emotional distress. You can read all the details here.
Marathon Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars will be premiering a new fourth season July 26th on Hulu, and to prepare for that season Hulu will be streaming the first three seasons starting July 1st! Petition to rename July Marshmallow month! Also, if you didn’t know, there are two great books that follow after the film: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line; Mr. Kiss And Tell.