Do You Recognize America Right Now?

Trump and his mouthpieces at Fox News want us to believe Biden's America will be worse. They need to open their eyes. [Image] [Image]( Do You Recognize America Right Now? Last week, Tucker Carlson pointed his dead eyes directly into a television camera and told his viewers that if Democrats win the White House and the Senate, “you will not recognize America one year from now.” And then, we must imagine, he went upstairs and poured himself a nice, big Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey (one rock, so as not to compromise the flavor profile of the Fireball) because he is in his own home, because the Fox News studios are closed, because pretty much everything is closed, because an unchecked pandemic has ravaged the rudderless, leaderless, gutted-and-being-sold-for-scrap-metal America of right this fucking second. The Young Judge Smails Adventures over here does have a point, though I don’t think it’s the one he thinks he’s making. It’s a little bit like the Trump campaign ads we’re seeing, sounding an alarm about the burning of American cities in Biden’s America, using footage of burning American cities in Trump’s America. No shit it’s going to look different one year from now. It goddamn better look different one year from now, because look at it now now. Oh my God, will you look at it now now. [Read the Full Story]( [Image] [Image]( To Be a Parent Right Now Is to Be a Liar "The only moments my wife and I have alone are spent in bed, bone-tired from another day of keeping the impossible balance of parenting and work from toppling while trying to keep the virus and the sense of dread at bay," writes Dan Sinker in a searing essay about the impossibility of parenting in this moment. "We spend those few tired minutes trying to figure out what to tell our kids tomorrow and how to plan for next week, next month, next year. We spend them planning the lies we will tell to them, and to ourselves." [Read the Full Story](  [Image]( Just Because You’ve Never Called a Woman a Bitch Doesn’t Mean You Haven’t Called a Woman a Bitch Good men will watch the video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the House floor completely ripping into Ted Yoho for calling her a “f*cking bitch” and think Jesus, what an absolute piece of trash this guy is, and of course they’ll be right. Yes, good men will enjoy watching the greatest politician in a generation put a knockoff Todd Packer in his place. Good men might also watch this and think that because they’ve never called a woman a f*cking bitch, they’ve never called a woman a f*cking bitch. But as Articles Director Kelly Stout explains, Yoho's use of vile language to describe Rep. AOC is bigger than two sexist words. [Read the Full Story]( [Image]( The 29 Best Books of 2020 (So Far) Our favorite books of 2020 are the ideal accompaniment to your summer adventures, whether you're exploring the great outdoors or sticking close to the A/C. Whether you’re looking to lose yourself in a novel that will transport you to another place or explore the multifaceted world of short stories, there’s something here for you. Our favorite reads of the year range from incisive reporting on hot button subjects like Silicon Valley and the housing crisis to exemplary, absorbing fiction about such diverse subjects as family, identity, and romance. With a slate of books this good, your dance card will be full in no time. Watch this space—we'll be adding more as the year progresses. [Read the Full Story](  [Image]( The Best Sunglasses to Buy Now and Wear All Year The inclination to purchase sunglasses during summer is a natural one. And we’re not one to stop you. There’s nothing better—even this late in the summer—than debuting a new pair of shades on your walk to...OK maybe these days it’s just a walk. But the best thing about out old friend The Sun is that it keeps on shining (for the most part) year round. So we rounded up 15 pairs you can buy now and flex til the sun goes down. [Read the Full Story]( [Image]( What to Do When Your Mask Is Giving You Acne It’s hard to ignore that wearing a mask—which you should be doing regularly—comes with some side effects, one of which you may be experiencing yourself: acne. Complaints about pimples, blackheads, rashes, and other skin issues have reached a fever pitch and much of it could be connected to wearing a mask, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. You don’t even have to wear a mask for hours every day to start noticing maskne, though how long you wear one could play a role; one small study in China showed that frontline healthcare workers were especially susceptible to skin issues related to mask-wearing. Nevertheless, just putting on a mask to run to the grocery store or walk your dog could still have an impact on your skin. Thankfully, Esquire Grooming Editor Garrett Munce put together an easy-to-understand guide to getting out ahead of it. [Read the Full Story](  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   Â