Morning Reads for International Fairy Day (June 24)

Good morning! May your day be filled with wonder and pixie dust! That sounds like a fairy blessing, right? Maybe? Anyway, happy International Fairy Day, a day where you can don your wand and wings and whatever other getup you have that looks fairy-ish, and do something to celebrate these fantastical creatures. If you decide to celebrate, please share pictures in the comments!

Let’s get to the news:

Pat Conroy

• The legislature passed the hate crimes bill yesterday. It’s now awaiting the governor’s signature.
• Rayshard Brooks was laid to rest in Atlanta yesterday. (Alternate link.)
• The “COVID-19 protection” bill for businesses is much broader than you think – and permanent.
• Secretary of State Raffensperger has promised more voting locations, encouraging early voting, and a tech expert at every polling location for November’s election. (Alternate link.)

Alice Walker

• COVID-19 hospitalizations are dramatically increasing in Arizona and Texas.
• Federal support for COVID-19 testing sites will end this month.
• Black Americans are hopeful the Black Lives Matter protests will lead to change. (Alternate link.)
• Congress may be at a stalemate on its police reform legislation.
• Kentucky, North Carolina, and New York held primary elections yesterday.
• You may soon know exactly how much that health procedure costs.
• Americans may not be allowed into EU countries once their travel ban is lifted. (Alternate link.)

Flannery O’Connor

• You can now buy marmite deodorant. The question is why?