The Weekly Readlines April 5

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The right indulged in another manufactured freakout, this time over the White House Easter egg hunt, and Biden’s observation of the Trans Day of Visibility. The egg hunt has had the same rules about not including religious imagery for 45 years, and trans visibility day has been on March 31 since it began in 2009. Meanwhile, Trump escalates his fusion of politics and Christian nationalist grievance, declaring that election day will be ‘Christian Visibility Day.’ As if anyone could miss the most ubiquitous religion in America.

Costo weighs in on the weight-loss game with its new $179 three-month plan, in partnership with Sesame, its healthcare vendor. You can sign up after snagging their super popular $1.50 hot dogs with a whopping 700 calories. Seems like the perfect combo.

Disney shareholders rejected a push for an anti-trans policy in an explosive annual meeting, and the Talented Mr. Ripley got a remake on Netflix that has everyone calling it a masterpiece.

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LGBT Adults More Likely To Experience Discrimination In The Exam Room – MSN

A Queer Muslim HIV-positive Journey – POZ Magazine

Joe Biden Calls Trans People “Fabric Of Our Nation” In Trans Day Of Visibility Proclamation

Best LGBTQ+ bars to visit in the Midwest – GayCities

Russia Adds Two Managers Of LGBT Nightclub To ‘Terrorist’ List – Radio Free Europe

Tales Of An Aging Drag Queen – Yahoo News Singapore

Thailand Moves Closer To Legalizing Same-Sex Unions As Parliament Passes Landmark Bill- Reuters

How Our Fear Of Aging Has Led To ‘Sephora Kids’ – National Geographic

A Cancer Diagnosis Is A Shock. Here’s Advice On How To Share The News

Doctors emphasize screening during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

An Interstate Trans Healthcare Crisis: Illinois Prepares For Influx Of People Seeking Gender Healthcare – Gay City News