The Weekly Readlines July 19

Quote for the times: “Too many people hate the people that AIDS most affects: gay people and people of color. I do not mean dislike, or feel uncomfortable with. I mean hate. Downright hate. Down and dirty hate.” – the late Larry Kramer, true as it ever was

BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES

Actors joined writers on strike, when SAG-AFTRA walked out over stalled contract negotiations.

Republicans assured defeat of the must-pass Defense bill by stuffing it with anti-women, anti-LGBTQ amendments meant to thrill the base but cripple the military. We predict the extortion will fail.

And California voters will have the chance to right a wrong by repealing Prop 8, the state’s same-sex marriage ban, with a vote in 2024. Be careful what you wish for, they could keep it.

LGBTQ NEWS

Idaho ‘Abortion Travel Ban’ Challenged By LGBT Group
FISM TV

What’s A Tea Dance? The Fascinating History Behind These Unique Parties
GayCities

Florida Medical Boards Issue New Rules For Trans Health Care
Axios

Fetterman Celebrates LGBT Representation In Senate Office With White Lotus Meme
Colorado Springs Gazette

LGBT Groups Scared As Russian Bill Inches Closer
Yahoo News

Hungary Fines Bookstore For Sale Of LGBT-Themed ‘Heartstopper’ Without Wrapping
Reuters

U.S. AND BEYOND

Newsom To Buy Banned Textbooks Mentioning LGBTQ+ Activist Harvey Milk For Temecula School District
Dail Kos

Former Manson Family Member Is Free, After Her Parole Was Reversed 5 Times
NPR

HEALTH AND AGING

The Longing And Hope Of LGBT People – National Resource Center On LGBT Aging
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

Medical Moment: Science Explores Future Of Aging
WNDU

WHO Says Aspartame Is A ‘Possible Carcinogen.’ The FDA Disagrees
NPR

Study Finds More Clues As To Why ‘Superagers’ Have Better Brains
CNN

Aging while LGBTQ
The Gazette

Understanding The Intersection Of Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving And The LGBT Experience
Regenstrief Institute

Social Interaction Linked to Brain Health in Older People
WebMD

FINANCE AND RETIREMENT

Gen Z And Millennial Couples Are More Likely To Keep Their Finances Separate
CNBC

The Premier Online Platform for LGBT Home Buyers, Sellers, and Real Estate Professionals
Digital Journal

Retirees: Talk finances with your grown children
Garvin County News Star

Re-Imagining Retirement: Loneliness
My Edmonds News

TRAVEL

California AG Restricts Travel To 3 States Due To Anti-Gay Legislation
KTLA

World Opening Up To Emboldened LGBTQ+ Couples
TTG Media

Travel Tips for LGBT/Transgender People Visiting Los Angeles
UrbanMatter

ENTERTAINMENT

Melissa Gilbert Opens Up About Going Gray and What She Does to Feel Her Best at 59
Prevention.com

Fran Drescher’s Fiery SAG Strike Speech Celebrated on Twitter
The Daily Beast

Richard Simmons Is ‘Happy’ on His 75th Birthday, Rep Says in Rare Update (Exclusive)
Entertainment Tonight

ISN’T THAT SOMETHING

Large Group Of Tourists Trapped For Hours In Former Home Of Mystery Writer Agatha Christie
Salon

Wildlife Officials Search For A Wayward Sea Otter Harassing Surfers, Kayakers Off California Coast
WGN Radio

Senator Schumer Pushes Measure to Declassify UFO Records
The New York Time