The Trump Transition Is Unfolding Dangerously

The way this transition is unfolding is crazy dangerous. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       This May Be the Most Singularly Petty Bullsh*t I've Seen in All My Born Days   This isn't just being stupid and petty toward the president-elect. It's being stupid and petty towards world leaders from countries great and small. For example, suppose you're Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, the president of Turkmenistan, and you've just finished holding the ceremony for the beautiful new dog statue in your capital, and your aide reminds you that you planned to suck up t...er...congratulate the new President-Elect of the United States. So you call the U.S. State Department and leave some best wishes. And your phone message, or email, sits on Mike Pompeo's desk, gathering dust next to the unopened copy of Hillary Clinton's memoirs. So, come January 21, President Joe Biden is already running three hours behind on returning phone calls before he even gets to you. Everything breaks down and there you are, with nothing to do except worry about the Uzbeks. Charles P. Pierce explains why the way this transition is unfolding is crazy dangerous. Read More           20 Cozy, Comfy Crewneck Sweaters to Get You Through the Worst of Winter   The crewneck sweater might not be the sexiest style to talk about, but to be honest, it's still the sweater to beat each time the temperature dips. Not talking about the crewneck sweater when it comes to fall and winter layering would be like discussing the global influence of the Atlanta trap scene sans any mention of Young Thug, i.e. a patently absurd premise for conversation.And sure, we've worked through an exhaustive round-up of the style's more casual counterpart, but in some sick twist of fate, the sweater version never got the same treatment. Meal culpa, crewneck sweater lovers. Mea culpa. But all that changes today. Because trends come and go, but the crewneck sweater is forever. Here are 20 we love right now. Read More           One Veteran's Mission to Change the World   In Partnership with Penguin Random House   An inspiring true story of combat, courage, and commitment. – General Stanley McChrystal. Read More           You Need Gift Ideas. We've Got Gift Ideas. 50 of Them, In Fact.   Men are notoriously difficult to shop for. There's the husband who already bought himself everything he wants. The boyfriend with mercurial tastes. The son who completely blanked and forgot to send you his wish list. The dad who insists that believe him, he's quite happy with nothing at all, as if that's a viable option. Pains in asses, the lot of them. However, all is not lost. Here we've collected a master list of the 50 best gift ideas for men—men who like sneakers and watches, men who like tinkering with smart tech, men who like roughing it outdoors or lounging around the house. Finding that gift, especially if it's a holiday gift meant to brighten the end of an otherwise crap year, suddenly feels a lot less daunting. Read More           What We're Buying From the New +J Collection, Jil Sander's Triumphant Return to Uniqlo   This is a big one, folks. Brace yourselves. Because +J, Uniqlo's collaboration with German designer Jil Sander, is back. When the line first launched way back in 2009 it was an immediate hit, a match between two parties so well-suited to each other the synergy was palpable. And customers responded accordingly. Before partnering with Uniqlo, Sander, colloquially dubbed the "Queen of Less" by The Times, wasn't necessarily as big a name as some of her better-known contemporaries. +J changed all that. At her own eponymous label—starting in the late '60s, and then on and off until the early 2010s—Sander pioneered a cerebral approach to minimalism that was simple but not simplistic, a vision that won her legions of devoted fans and remains catnip for fashion lovers and people looking to find the perfect no-frills topcoat alike. That same approach informs the overarching aesthetic of the +J line. All that's to say the relaunched collection is sort of a big deal. And if you're looking to stock up on some last-minute, cold-weather supplies, the duo has you covered. All the hallmarks of Sander's perfectly pared-down designs are here, priced in line with the Japanese mega-retailer's typically affordable fare. So shop now while supplies last (and last they will not, though as of right now the retailer is limiting purchases to 5 pieces from the collection per customer). All hail the Queen. Read More           Inside Heavy Metal's Battle Against White Supremacy   There is a new generation of righteous metalheads that are more than up to the task. The fact that more diverse bands and fans are still a minority in this community makes their commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppressive politics even more noteworthy; in many ways, it's an uphill battle, but one that they believe is worth fighting. More and more frequently, those regressive voices are being countered—and often drowned out—by a resurgent left who are unwilling to compromise with bigots. The new metal resistance is focused on fighting the evils of fascism and white supremacy that have flourished under Trump's regime, as well as dismantling the oppressive social, political, and economic structures that cleared the path for his ascent. Kim Kelly unpacks a fascinating transition in a musical genre you wouldn't expect to be a part of it. 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