The Weekly Readlines March 8

BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES

BREAKING: Biden scorches a win with his State of the Union, reminding a country that needs it of the dangers ahead. Will we stop hearing about his age and his imagined infirmities? Perhaps in the real world where it’s needed. In the right-wing bubble? Not so much. Bravo!

2024 is now set to be among the longest years in memory. Barring the arrival of a species-ending comet, Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee. Joe Biden, as the incumbent, will face him in another cage match for the gerontocracy. One of these two men will occupy the White House for the following four years. And to think we once had a president named Obama who was younger than me.

Nikki Haley has dropped out of the race, with her expected genuflection coming soon. Even Mitch McConnell, stepping down as Senate Minority Leader, having at one time affixed blame for the assault on the Capitol squarely on Trump, and having allowed his wife to endure Trump’s and racist slurs, has kissed the ring in record time. I wouldn’t call what they’re all kissing a ring.

To absolutely no one’s disappointment, fashion hound and senatorial obstructionist Krysten Sinema has announced her retirement. Don’t let the changing booth door hit you in the ass on the way out.

LGBTQ NEWS

GLAAD Releases 2024 Voter Poll: 94% Of LGBTQ Americans Are Motivated To Vote

California survey seeks insights on LGBTQ older adults – Q Voice News

AARP-Backed LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights Takes Effect for Oregon Nursing Homes

As a Catholic Doctor, I Know Gender-Affirming Care Is Essential for Transgender Youth.

U.S. AND BEYOND

Kyrsten Sinema to Retire, Tells Voters: It’s Not Me, It’s You – New York Magazine

Ghana’s LGBT Terror: ‘We Live In Fear Of Snitches’ | Adomonline.Com

This Oral History Of The ‘Village Voice’ Captures Its Creativity And Rebelliousness

Putin Looms Over A Third Successive US Election | CNN Politics

US Senate Approves Spending Stopgap To Avert Government Shutdown – Al Jazeera

HEALTH AND AGING