The Weekly Readlines March 9: No Big Macs for Moscow, Drinking Shrinks Your Brain, and the Week in Headlines
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BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES
First the good news: the West and our allies continue fierce opposition to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, including several corporations halting their presence in Russia. Will the end of Big Macs do what sanctions have yet to achieve?
Florida students and their allies took a stand against the Don’t Say Gay bills proliferating across the country, while the Secretary of Education condemned the bills and said they may violate Title IX. Fight on, rainbow warriors, fight on.
LGBTQ+ NEWS
The Fight for Ukraine Is Also a Fight for LGBTQ Rights
Vanity Fair
Coming Out at Work May Impact Productivity
Discover Magazine
LGBT History Tour Gains National Recognition
Ithaca Week
Disney Sidesteps ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Amid Funding GOP Sponsors
EDGE Media Network
Biden Puts Texas ‘on Notice’ Over Trans Teen Health Care Ban
The Daily Beast
Alabama Trans Teens, Parents, and Doctors Fight Against ‘Hell’ of Health-Care and Bathroom Bills
The Daily Beast
Will Russia Bring Its War On LGBTQ People To Ukraine?
Los Angeles Times
Disney Supports Florida Lawmakers Behind ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
EDGE Media Network
U.S. AND BEYOND
US And Europe Weigh Plans For Ukrainian Government In Exile
CNN
Outcry After US Senator Lindsey Graham Suggests Putin’s Assassination
The Guardian
White House Unveils New Covid Strategy Including ‘Test To Treat’ Plan
The Guardian
Michigan Supreme Court Hears Arguments In LGBTQ Case
WEMU
Girl Scouts Are Facing More Harassment Than Ever, Say Parents And Scouts
Salon
HEALTH AND AGING
States Start Probe Of Tiktok’s Impact On Young Users’ Mental Health
CBS News
Skilled Construction Workers Scarce and Aging
Contractor Magazine
New Study Reveals That Drinking Can Shrink Your Brain
Salon
Denver-Based Telehealth Brand Expands Transgender Care Into More States
The Denver Post
Conversion Therapy Costs U.S. Over $9 Billion a Year: Study
Newsweek
FINANCES AND RETIREMENT
Bipartisan Retirement Bill Could Hitch A Ride On Omnibus
Roll Call
How Online Tools Can Help You Manage Your Money In Retirement
Forbes
Here’s How Suze Orman Recommends Couples Should Fairly Split Their Finances
CNBC
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
Australian Version Of The Office Casts Female LGBT Star In David Brent’s Role
The Mirror
Live Nation, Spotify Join List Of Companies Ceasing Russia Business
Deadline
TRAVEL
5 Best Budget Travel Destinations for Over 65
Best Life
The Most Annoying Passengers on a Plane, According to a New Survey
Travel + Leisure
How Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Is Changing Air Travel
Axios
Traveling As A Gay, Married Couple: My Philosophy
One Mile at a Time
Riviera Nayarit Named Best LGBT+ Beach Destination In Mexico
Breaking Travel News
ISN’T THAT SOMETHING?
Dogs Can Get A Canine Form Of Dementia — And It Is Very Similar To The Human Version
Salon
Watch: Wallet With $4,000 Lost In Times Square Returned To Owner Intact
UPI
Florida Driver Blames Putin For Speeding
The Week UK
The Batman’ Screening Features Guest Appearance: A Real Bat
Killeen Daily Herald
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