Hey Politicados! Welcome back to Wednesday! It’s been a challenging few weeks in the PT. After the debate, there’s been no shortage of takes suggesting that Biden drop out or be replaced. And so that’s been the dominant topic, understandably, but I know it’s also been difficult for many posters to engage with.

So I thought today I’d challenge you: Unless there is meaningful news or changes on that front, why don’t we avoid another day of discussing “Is Biden too old?” and “Why does the media keep talking about Biden being too old?” There’s a lot of news in the world, there’s a lot going on, and there’s a lot to talk about. Let’s see if we can avoid falling into the media’s trap of endlessly discussing and rehashing the topic.

Obviously I’m not a mod, so this isn’t any sort of official decree. It’s just a challenge and request to focus on other topics today. Here’s a few longform articles that might spark some interest and discussion:

‘I’m bored, so I shoot’: The Israeli army’s approval of free-for-all violence in Gaza

The President Ordered a Board to Probe a Massive Russian Cyberattack. It Never Did.

OnlyFans vows it’s a safe space. Predators are exploiting kids there.

The smallest victims: Why does America keep allowing toddlers to shoot themselves?

“I’m Not Naive”: Inside Emma Tucker’s Rocky Wall Street Journal Reboot

‘I’m good, I promise’: The loneliness of the low-ranking tennis player

The Real Story of the Crisis at The Washington Post

Be kind and thoughtful today. Cheers.