Reading archive 2022-02-08

In the Crowded Ward 5 Race, Gordon-Andrew Fletcher Turns to Local Seniors for Cash to Keep Pace: Fletcher is lagging behind other major candidates in the cash race.

Harry Thomas Jr.: I Unintentionally Plagiarized My Campaign Lit: The former Ward 5 councilmember dropped out of the race for his old seat and announced a run to join D.C.’s shadow delegation.

Cheer Up, Aaron Rodgers [ed. note: jfc]

Opinion: The data are clear: The boys are not all right - "On a cultural level, we must stop defining masculinity as necessarily toxic and start promoting positive masculinity. Strong, healthy, fulfilled men are more likely to treat women well." [ed. note: treat their romantic partners well]

Canadian officials caution against ‘foreign interference’ as U.S. Republicans back ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests

Documents reveal U.S. military’s frustration with White House, diplomats over Afghanistan evacuation

Trump’s trade war was a total flop