Today is June 7th. With apologies, this will be an abbreviated Daily Links, for various reasons. But still, consider this an Open Thread.

L.A. Council Sided With Celebrities Over Local Business To Ban Plastic Bags | The Blaze
“Now a new ad by the American Progressive Bag Alliance criticizes L.A. councilmen for being “star struck” over the celebrities and ignoring local business people”

Florida Gov. Scott says voter purge is legal, DOJ is wrong | McClatchy
“Gov. Rick Scott’s election’s chief on Wednesday defiantly refused a federal demand to stop purging non-citizens from Florida’s voter rolls”

DNC Spokesman: We Have To ‘Expose The Evil-Doers’ To Win In November | Free Beacon
“DNC communications director Brad Woodhouse said it is imperative for Democrats to “expose the evil-doers” on the Republican side in the battleground states”

ACLJ to defend bloggers targeted over Kimberlin coverage | Michelle Malkin
“Kudos to the ACLJ for stepping up to the plate in the face of ongoing threats and smears.”