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We allow ourselves only two political parties and, if one of them is permanently delusional, the whole system goes out of balance. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       The Republican Party Has Developed New Rites of Initiation: You Must Push the Big Lie   It appears that the cult driving modern conservatism—and the Republican Party, which is its outward manifestation—has finally developed its infallible litmus test for its initiates. The cult is still based on monomaniacal loyalty to a vulgar talking yam, but now it has an article of faith through which that loyalty can be demonstrated. The Washington Post has a helpful survey of how the rites of initiation are being celebrated all over the country. Read More           30 Unique Gifts That'll Pleasantly Surprise Mom on Mother's Day   She's given you life and love. This Mother's Day, maybe give her more than a last-minute Hallmark card with your signature scribbled in the corner or, yikes, another scarf. Just a thought! Here with the assist is a whole wide world of unique, thoughtful gifts that she'll get a kick out of. (Not that she wouldn't fake a lot of enthusiasm after opening that card, of course.) Some are cute, some are practical, and all are special. Here are 3o that she'll be happy to receive and proud to show off. Read More           Sacha Baron Cohen's Effortless Spring Style Is Worthy Copying. Here's How to Do It.   Getting off a truly famous fit is generally a feat to be admired. Sacha Baron Cohen has achieved the feat—it's the "admiration" part that gets a little dicey. Because he didn't do it as Sacha Baron Cohen: Actor, Comedian, and Real Person—he did it as Borat. So if you can't look at him without seeing an ill-fitting gray suit or that mankini thing, I don't necessarily blame you. But it's time to move on. Because the real SBC is out here putting together low-key, well-fitting looks that should serve as spring style inspiration for any guy who wants to stay relatively safe while pushing the envelope just a bit. Read More           The 11 Best Waterproof Sneakers for Every Rainy Day   Rain boots are great and all, but try tossing the wrong pair on with shorts—or, worse, try going for a run in them—and it quickly becomes clear that they aren't the be all, end all of wet-weather footwear. Enter the waterproof sneaker. It might be built for hiking, or trail running, or simply stunting in some comfortable shoes, no matter how bad the weather gets. But no matter its intended purpose, it is enjoying something of a revival right now. From Adidas hikers to Nike runners to trail-ready styles from The North Face, Vasque, and more, these are the shoes to reach for when the world is drenched but it's still a sneaker day. Read More           The 31 Best Subscription Boxes for Men's Clothing, Tech, Grooming, and Everything Else   At this point, there are so many subscription boxes on the market that the mind positively boggles. Boxes for clothes. Boxes for wine. Boxes for liquor and food and dog treats and comics and cologne and candles. If it can be sent through the mail to your doorstep, you better believe someone out there has a subscription box service devoted to it. We've scoured the internet to pull together 31 subscription box services in (almost) every category you can imagine—and there's not a dub in sight. Subscribe with confidence. You got this. Read More           The 20 Best Books of Spring 2021   We're so very close to living in a world where bookworms can once again enjoy cozying up in a coffee shop, solo at the bar, between the stacks at the library, or wherever their favorite public reading spot may be. But also, why do that when Spring is on the horizon, a new crop of books are available, and the sweet sunshine is here to warm your back as you dive into a new page turner? When it's time to venture back out into the reading wilderness, we know just the right books to bring with you. Whatever your preference, Esquire's Adrienne Westenfeld has something for everyone here, so get reading, and get back out there. 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