The Weekly Readlines June 21 (Now Every Wednesday!)
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a Wednesday roundup of news you can use.
NEWS FLASH! I will now be providing The Weekly Readlines every Wednesday, and sending it to our email subscribers as a stand-alone supplement. All other content will arrive in their virtual mailboxes on Friday as usual. – Mark/the newsroom team
Quote for the Week: “Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will.” – Anonymous
BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES
In a bit of good news amidst the onslaught of hate, a Federal judge permanently blocked Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Hunter Biden reached a plea deal on tax-evasions charges and a gun violation, causing right-wing head explosions nationwide.
The most recent one-term president was raked over the coals in an interview with Bret Baier on Fox, essentially admitting to obstructing justice. But will he soon have a jumpsuit to match the spray tan?
LGBTQ NEWS
’Just Us’ Documentary Explores The Lives Of LGBTQ People
Colorado Public Radio
Building Support, Celebrating Contributions Are Key to LGBTQ+ Pharmacists
Pharmacy Times
Republicans Threaten Alabama Archives Funding Over LGBT History Lecture
Alabama Political Reporter
An Updated Guide To LGBTQIA+ Books For Children And Teens
ala.org
Quarter Century Year of Pride: Milwaukee’s LGBT Center celebrates 25th anniversary
CBS 58
U.S. AND BEYOND
Can an LGBTQ Health Clinic Prosper in Religious Jerusalem? Its Doctors and Patients Hope So
Haaretz
Inside The Deepening Rivalry Between Ron DeSantis And Gavin Newsom
AP News
HEALTH AND AGING
Rethinking Drinking
nih.gov
Doctors Urged To Move Beyond BMI Alone As A Health Measure
CNN
Fear Of Aging And Discrimination Against Those Who Do
Nation World News
Time Flies: A Look Into Aging At A Cellular Level
BioWorld
Loneliness Hurts Not Just Men’s Mental Health — It May Hurt Their Bones, Too
New York Post
Health Share Plans: Despite Protections, 1.7M Americans Use Them
BenefitsPRO
FINANCE AND RETIREMENT
Peak 65: Millions of Americans Approaching Retirement Without a Secure Income
TheStreet
LGBTQ Employees Are Heading For A ‘Retirement Crisis’
Employee Benefit News
Here’s Why a Roth IRA Offers Incredible Tax Savings in Retirement
The Motley Fool
3 Ways Seniors Can Redefine Retirement Through Community Connection
Port Townsend Leader
TRAVEL
Wheelchair Users Fight For Easier Air Travel
Axios
What It’s Like To Travel As A Queer Family
CN Traveller
Upgrading AI-Powered Travel Products To First Class
TechCrunch
ISN’T THAT SOMETHING
Why Are British Five-Year-Olds 7cm Shorter Than Western Peers?
The Week UK
How Instant Pot Went From Cult Favorite To Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Salon