The Virus Is Far From Gone. These 20 Perspectives Just Got More Relevant.

Twenty lives, twenty perspectives on the virus that changed everything. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       What We're Learning From the Virus That Changed Everything   Over the weekend, America crossed a grim milestone: 117,000 Americans dead of the coronavirus, more than were killed in World War I. However, in large swaths of the nation, even parts of hard-hit New York City, it feels like people have moved on from the crisis. Few masks. Little social distancing. Yet the coronavirus remains the biggest public-health crisis of the century. In our Summer issue, Esquire asked 20 people—from an eight-year-old in Indiana to the governor of Washington—to share their experiences in the first few months of the outbreak. Each of their stories is a reassurance that none of us are facing this alone. Here are their first-person accounts of humanity's stand against the virus. Read More           Where to Buy a Face Mask Right Now   If you've participated, in any capacity, in America's "reopening" in the past week or so, you probably noticed the slow depletion of mask-wearing happening out there. In simple terms—it ain't right. COVID-19 is very much still all around us, and the easiest way to do your part in securing an actually reopened America is to wear one. If for whatever reason you're still in need of a mask you can play the long game with—maybe your first one has run its course, or you're looking to switch up the vibe—we curated a list of the best of what's out there right now. Buy one. Do your part. Read More           Jon Stewart: In America, 'We've Outsourced Our Accountability to the Police'   In the five years since Jon Stewart passed The Daily Show torch to Trevor Noah, Stewart has largely receded from public and political life. Beyond a handful of guest appearances on his former colleague Stephen Colbert's late night show, Stewart has studiously avoided the spotlight, but the release of his second directorial project, Irresistible, has brought him back into the news. Now, in a new interview occasioned by the film, Stewart divulged his thoughts about the tensions currently roiling in the United States, particularly as they relate to police violence. Read More           Shock and Delight Don't Often Get Together These Days   On Monday morning, the Supreme Court stated clearly and unequivocally that firing an employee based solely on their LGBTQ status violates Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote and delivered the majority opinion for a 6-3 Court. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas joined in one dissent. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote his own. And even PJ and Squi's old drinking buddy couched his disagreement in respect for the achievements of the LGBTQ movement. Esquire's Charles P. Pierce reacts to the landmark decision, which he calls "definitive and massive." Read More           25 Father's Day Gifts for Less Than $50   Dad understands that when it comes to getting the right gift, dropping on the biggest-ticket item and calling it a day (like your brother) definitely isn't the way to go. Instead, put in the time tracking down something he'll actually appreciate. That way, when he inevitably berates you for spending too much on him, you can insist it was nothing with a straight face, and rest easy knowing no matter how much money your brother makes (what do you even do, Derek?!), you're the true inheritor of Dad's proudest personal legacy: his enduring thriftiness. If you're looking to avoid spending much cash, we've rounded up more than a few cheap Father's Day gifts good for any guy, on any budget. Knock yourself out. And remember: Sometimes it really is the thought that counts. Read More           'I Feel It in My Chest': Photographer Mel D. Cole Describes the Mental Toll of Documenting This Moment   Mel D. Cole is known for photographing the hip hop scene; last year, he published a collection called GREAT, which features Tyler the Creator crowd-surfing on the cover and 17 years of concert photos, behind-the-scenes candids, and artist portraits splashed across atlas-sized pages. Music is what got Cole into photography, and when the country is safe again, he says he'll be in the crowds at the first big concert, adding more images to his already-extensive library. But he's always been drawn to conflict, he says, and right now "is one of the biggest conflicts ever." Esquire's Sarah Rense spoke to Cole about a recent the run-in with police that wound up on Questlove's Instagram, the history of protest photography, and the importance of Black photographers documenting this moment. 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