The President Just Endorsed Violence Against the Press

Donald Trump praised an ally for assaulting a reporter. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       The President of the United States Just Explicitly Endorsed Political Violence   We've been heading towards this moment for a long time. Donald Trump, American president, has for years endorsed violence from the rally podium, encouraging his supporters to punch protesters in the face and offering to pay their legal bills. Trump has long demonized the free press as The Enemy of the People, and described journalists in dehumanizing terms like "scum." He has blithely suggested he "hates these people"—reporters—but "would never kill them," a disgusting way to put the idea on the table. So, it was inevitable that we would arrive here. Read More           Rihanna Refused to Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show to Support Colin Kaepernick   In mid-August of 2016, Colin Kaepernick remained seated during the national anthem at a preseason 49ers game. At the time, Kaepernick explained his protest, telling the media, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color." His protests became the subject of a national conversation, with Republicans disingenuously framing Kaepernick's intentions as something anti-American and anti-military. In reality, his actions were as American as it gets: A peaceful protest of the killing of unarmed black men. Now, it appears Rihanna has also made a strong statement in support of Kaep as well. Read More           The Shoes That'll Add Rustic Flair to Your Entire Wardrobe   Created by Esquire for Clarks   Warm and cozy boots are like comfort food for your feet. Read More           Canada Is Already Running Out of Weed   Unless you've been living in your own cloud of marijuana smoke, you know that pot was legalized in Canada this week, prompting nationals and probably a few visiting tourists to try to get their hands on the first legal, recreational weed. While the rules on who can buy and how much vary from province to province—more on that here—Canadians were so damn excited to blaze up that they've already put a strain on the country's weed supply. So, smoke 'em if you were lucky enough to get 'em. Read More           The Untold Story of the Real Person Who Inspired Halloween's Michael Myers   Michael Myers has been terrifying teen babysitters since the first Halloween film debuted in 1978. The masked killer stalks and knifes (and strangles, and drowns, and hangs and beats to death) residents of the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois, especially targeting high school students. This month, the iconic character returns to the big screen in Halloween, a direct sequel to the original film of the same name and the eleventh installment in the Halloween franchise. But is Myers's character similarly rooted in reality? Read More           The New Rules of Office Style   The old rules of dressing for work are entirely out the window. Here's how to get dressed for every kind of modern office, whether you're working in a creative loft, a corporate tower, or somewhere in between. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2018 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019