A Death Warrant for Millions of Americans

The Trump administration* files a brief in support of ripping healthcare away from tens of millions in the middle of a pandemic. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Republicans Have Set Up Shop at the Crossroads of Suicidal Politics and Homicidal Neglect   In a late-night brief, and in the middle of a pandemic, the Trump administration* has asked the Supreme Court to strike down Obamacare. The administration* has no replacement plan, and no intention of cobbling anything that possibly could pass before Election Day, and that the president* doesn't give a damn one way or the other how many people die. They could drop dead on the White House lawn and he'd step over them to get to the helicopter so he could cheat at golf for the afternoon. This is also true of the national leadership of the president*'s party. But the payoff of this vicious cosmic prank comes on Page 37 of the Department of Justice's brief. Charles P. Pierce explains why this one passage is the death warrant for millions of Americans. Read More           Clothing Stores Are Reopening. Here's How to Shop Safely in Person During a Pandemic.   In the days before COVID, brick and mortar shopping was a stressful affair—or so we thought. The crowds, the lines, the parking, the, as my Jewish grandmother used to say, schlepping. But now, in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, shopping has achieved previously unimaginable new heights of stress. Today, simply walking into a store can have an actual (and, frankly, scary) impact on your physical health, at least if proper precautions aren't taken. Fortunately, there are things you can do to mitigate that risk, especially if stores and retail establishments do their part. To get you up to speed on the safest way to shop IRL, Scott Christian spoke with a few experts. Read More           Yeezy Gap, a Multiyear Partnership Between Kanye West and Gap, Is Finally Happening   For years, Kanye West has been adamant about his mission to outfit as many people as possible in his designs. Those dreams may soon become a hard-earned reality, because this morning Yeezy Gap, a multiyear partnership between West's fashion label and the iconic American retailer, was announced to much fanfare online. (West, for his part, celebrated the decades-long effort with a signature ebullient tweet.) Though the deal was officially finalized yesterday, co-branded apparel from the line, which is set include clothing for men, women, and children—and will reportedly be priced at under $100 per item—will start to appear in Gap stores and on its website in the beginning of 2021. Esquire Style Director Jonathan Evans breaks down everything we know so far. Read More           The Real Eurovision Is as Absurd and Entertaining as Any Will Ferrell Movie   Today, Netflix unleashed its big-budget Will Ferrell comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga unto a nation that is largely unfamiliar with the glittering shitshow that serves as the film's source material. The streamer had acquired the US distribution rights to the contest, both for cross-promotional purposes and with the aim of finally breaking the event in the States. But alas, COVID put the kibosh on this year's production, leaving American audiences without their first real-life Eurovision, and us song contest enthusiasts without the event that anchors our entire spring. This being a Will Ferrell movie, Eurovision will likely have enough gags to bridge the gap. But if you'd prefer a primer on the Eurovision Song Contest before diving in, please allow Esquire's Editor at Large Dave Holmes to fill you in on the pertinent details, and know that he's been wanting to write this piece for about 20 years now. Read More           The 30 Best Items to Buy From Amazon's Blowout 'Big Style Sale'   If you're the type of shopper who thinks Prime Day should be a bona fide public holiday, this sale is for you. Because although Amazon's epic annual blowout bacchanalia has been postponed, the mega-retailer's first Big Style Sale features enough steals to satisfy the hordes of deal-hungry masses still pining for some sweet, sweet retail therapy. Recently, the company has made serious moves to shore up its clothing credentials, courting big-name brands and insider-y favorites alike, and it shows. Now, the business that Bezos built is pulling out all the stops by slashing prices across an extensive array of product, from sunglasses to sneakers and everything in between, so you can cop 'till you drop (and then cop some more). Sifting through the seemingly endless selection of goods is a daunting task, so to cut through all the noise we've narrowed it down to a—still-hefty, to be fair—list of the best steals available now. Read More           Haim Has Released The First Great Album of the Summer   At long last, the third album from the sisters Haim has arrived. Following an extended roll out—the first of the set's three advance singles dropped last July—plus one COVID-19 delay, their saucily-titled Women In Music Pt. III makes its debut today. And for those who think they know what the outfit is all about, namely massive pop hooks lifted by rhythmic rock, the collection will prove jarring. WIMPIII marks the trio's most daring collection yet, in both the breadth of its musical explorations as well as the frank specificity of its lyrical meditations. Esquire's Madison Vain explains why the album is, in a word, perfect. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2020 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019