THE MAJORITY REPORT: JULY 10TH, 2020

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THE MAJORITY REPORT: JULY 10TH, 2020wet hot american summer

FAN-TASTIC
As seen on social media:

ImPort fans are taking the news of the America's Top ImPort award and running with it...and they're ready to go the distance! Not only is debate on who should win growing fiercer by the day, fans are making a series of hashtags trend on Bwitter, filled with fancams of heroic activities and gifs flashing "VOTE [INSERT IMPORT NAME HERE]!" Some enterprising fans have even built custom websites specifically to track the front runners...not that anyone knows who they are, since the coalition behind the award isn't giving details. That doesn't stop them from providing daily updates!

PASSING THE BATON
As seen in local newspapers and the SELF website:

On July 9th, SELF (Sentient Life Fund) announced that Kang will be stepping down as Director. He will turn the position over to Heropa native Sasha Collins, who started with the organization as a volunteer in 2015 and quickly rose through the ranks with her talent for coordination and her innovative ideas.

"I was lucky when I first arrived," Kang spoke on the success of her Well Dressed Program. "When Sasha first learned of my narrowly avoided clothing dilemma, it took her less than a week to come up with a program that would guarantee every imPort, regardless of why they needed it, had street-appropriate clothing available immediately upon arrival."

SELF was first formed in 2015 by Claire Dearing, with the goal of assisting non-human imPorts or imPorts with more unusual animal companions in finding the resources they need in a world that is not designed for them. It began with one small office in the city of Heropa and earlier this year, grew to open its second office in Nonah. More information can be found on their website, including the available services and how to contribute to the organization.

WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN
As seen in various news outlets:

A curious crime wave has begun to crest. Costume shops and community theaters in all imPort cities have reported robberies in recent weeks, with only items from the wardrobe listed as missing items. At least one store proprietor told the news that he recognized one of his purloined products in a news cast about an apprehended criminal.

"I'd know that samurai turtle costume anywhere," Peter Samson told the reporter. "I just don't know why the bank robber known as The Amphibian would need it. I mean, turtles are reptiles."

When contacted, police departments chose not to comment on whether the thefts are related to the recent uptick in costumed crime.

COME ON GET HOP-PY
As seen in brewery promotions and social media channels:

The De Chima-based craft brewer ImPortant Brews Co. released a line of new imPort-themed beers in honor of the America's Top ImPort award. Those who have recently been in the news may notice their cartoon likeness on a bottle label. Reports are that the limited-edition beers are flying off the shelves as locals buy up six-packs of their fave. A full list of the themed beers is available on the brewery's website.

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from GREEN WITH ENVY to ANISH KAPOOR PINK.

The Majority Report comes out the 10th of the month on a rolling basis. You may find details and submit here. The cut-off time is 12:01 AM PST on the 9th.