An independent bookstore owner in Oregon has changed the name of her store from The Tea Party Bookshop to Tigress Books. It seems everyone thinks she’s associated with the grassroots limited government movement when, in fact, she caters to liberals. From the Washington Post:
A glance at the Tea Party Bookshop’s community calendar leaves no doubt about its progressive philosophy. Upcoming events at the store include meditation classes, a pagan meet up and a community drum circle.
A few months back, Kohler placed a handwritten sign on her shop’s door that reads, “not affiliated with the political movement.” She waited this long to change the name just in case that movement fizzled out. Obviously, that has not happened.
