The Real Reason DC Should Be a State

D.C. pays a lot in taxes, all to get zero votes in Congress. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Two Members of Congress Evoked the Founders to Argue DC Statehood. Only One Made a Lick of Sense.   This week has seen another discussion of The Founders and all their wisdom. Is it a discussion around the first few words they wrote into the Second Amendment—"A WELL REGULATED MILITIA"—that have somehow been erased over the last couple of decades with disastrous consequences? Of course not. The Founders got a workout as an excuse to deny residents of Washington, D.C. the full rights of citizenship. Politics Editor Jack Holmes runs down the opposing arguments made by Senator Mike Rounds and Congresswoman Rashia Tlaib. Read More           Stephen Colbert Counters Every Argument 'Gun Fetishist' Republicans Have After Atlanta and Boulder Shootings   In a sickeningly familiar refrain, Stephen Colbert opened Tuesday night's episode of The Late Show with a sober lament of the second mass shooting in America in the past week. He illustrated the head-spinning, cruel absurdity of this familiar loop of violence, brief outrage, and inaction. "That's what they say every time this happens. And that's what I say about what they say every time they say it every time it happens. Even the idea of it being in a Groundhog situation is itself a Groundhog situation," Colbert said. Read More           Flint and Tinder's Waxed Trucker Jacket Will Get Better and Better as You Beat It Up   In this ode to Flint and Tinder's flannel-lined wax trucker jacket, Michael B. Dougherty writes, "I'm an enthusiast of all things outwear, but lightweight jackets are my sweet spot, and this thing ticks all the boxes: three-season weight, infinitely layerable, and brimming with patina potential, thanks to that waxed cotton finish. Tack on the style's august history and this one's made-in-the-USA pedigree, and you've just given me even more reason to make some room in my (very crowded) coat closet." Read More           You Can Buy Apple's AirPods Pro on Amazon for Under $200   What is the first thing you reach for every morning? For some, it might be their phone or a gargantuan cup of coffee. But for me, it's my headphones—and I have a feeling I'm not alone. Whether you're dialing into a Zoom call, in need of a good playlist to get the day started, or hoping to tune out your noisy roommate, a good pair is integral to any WFH setup. Since we'll be working from home for the foreseeable future, now's a better time than any to upgrade your current pair. Fortunately, Amazon is taking $50 off Apple's AirPods Pro earbuds right now. It's rare to see this pair under $200, so if you want to upgrade your time at home, it'll be well worth the investment. Read More           Away Luggage Is Having Its Second Ever Sale   Away built a massive following since its launch in 2015. Its millennial-friendly marketing, lifestyle imagery, and, of course, its line of well-designed luggage and travel accessories have drawn enough attention to earn a billion-dollar valuation. Now, the brand just launched a sitewide sale on all of its coveted luggage and travel accessories—only its second sale ever. The sale runs until March 30 but act fast, as the first Away sale saw savings snatched up quickly. With vaccinations ramping up more and more, here's to hoping that a summer of (safe) travel is in our futures. Read More           The Best Movies on HBO Max Provide a Masterclass in Cinema History   If you've been holding off on buying an HBO Max subscription, now might just be the month you cave. The service features loads of sci-fi, classic cinema, sports documentaries, and Studio Ghibli (!). It's all there. If you need more convincing, know that Mechagodzilla, Arrietty, Jesus Shuttleworth, Frodo, David Byrne, and Ma (from the movie Ma), all make cameos on the platform, too. It's beautiful. It's weird. It's great. We put together the best films on HBO Max, for your enjoyment. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2021 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019