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Pittsburgh Bookstore Owner Advocates Against ICE with Community Support

3/10/2026

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Story summary

Lizzie McCoy, owner of Blythe Books in Pittsburgh, prioritizes anti-ICE advocacy over potential customer loss.
McCoy uses social media to alert the community about ICE presence.
McCoy offers free ICE whistles to support her cause.
Trace Brewing hosts fundraising events in anti-ICE efforts.
Aadam Soorma from Trace Brewing states their community values compassion and inclusion and they do not expect to lose business by supporting anti-ICE organizations.

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Story summary

Lizzie McCoy, owner of Blythe Books in Pittsburgh, prioritizes anti-ICE advocacy over potential customer loss.
McCoy uses social media to alert the community about ICE presence.
McCoy offers free ICE whistles to support her cause.
Trace Brewing hosts fundraising events in anti-ICE efforts.
Aadam Soorma from Trace Brewing states their community values compassion and inclusion and they do not expect to lose business by supporting anti-ICE organizations.