There Was No One Braver Than Navalny

There was no braver person alive than Navalny, who went back to Russia when he already was the embodiment of resistance to the current regime, which already had tried to kill him once. He was never going to be a Mandela, or a Havel, or a Walesa because he never was going to get out of his Arctic prison alive. Even if he somehow served his full sentence, which was a real long shot even without outside interference, he would've been over 70 upon release. Now he has to be a symbol, and he will be a damned good one. [View in Browser]( [Esquire]( [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [There Was No One Braver Than Alexei Navalny]( [There Was No One Braver Than Alexei Navalny]( There was no braver person alive than Navalny, who went back to Russia when he already was the embodiment of resistance to the current regime, which already had tried to kill him once. He was never going to be a Mandela, or a Havel, or a Walesa because he never was going to get out of his Arctic prison alive. Even if he somehow served his full sentence, which was a real long shot even without outside interference, he would've been over 70 upon release. Now he has to be a symbol, and he will be a damned good one. [Read More](   [These REI Deals Are Shockingly Good]( [These REI Deals Are Shockingly Good]( We can't believe some of the big names that are in this sale. [Read More]( [Five Fits With: Wildly Influential Menswear Consultant Aaron Levine]( [Five Fits With: Wildly Influential Menswear Consultant Aaron Levine]( The industry vet who has more influence on your closet than you might realize breaks down his approach to personal style. [Read More](     [The 25 Best Comedies on Netflix Right Now]( [The 25 Best Comedies on Netflix Right Now]( Are you in dire need of a good laugh? Head to Netflix and click on their comedy section. What do you see? About a trillion options? Sounds about right. Over the years, the streamer has scooped up a wide range of films that will make you laugh until your stomach hurts. Next time you’re planning a movie night, we suggest having a laugh with one of the seemingly millions of characters in their arsenal. To make the selection process easier, we’ve rounded up 25 of the best comedies on Netflix. [Read More](   [35 Work-From-Home Essentials That'll Boost Productivity]( [35 Work-From-Home Essentials That'll Boost Productivity]( It might sound crazy, but you could accomplish a thing or two with a real desk. [Read More]( [Shop the Best Presidents' Day Tech Deals]( [Shop the Best Presidents' Day Tech Deals]( Including this year's most popular gadgets for a fraction of the price. [Read More](     [What Really Happened to Baby Christina?]( [What Really Happened to Baby Christina?]( Twenty-six years ago, Barton McNeil called 911 to report that his three-year-old daughter had died in the night. The paramedics arrived minutes later, and McNeil sank to the kitchen floor, stupefied. They shouted instructions to each other over the thud and clatter of their work. Patrol officers trampled through the living room. Paramedics remember him wailing, “frantic,” but that they saw “no tears.” It was the worst thing that could ever happen to any parent. Then a new nightmare began. [Read More](   [ESQ Membership]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [How satisfied are you with the content of this newsletter?]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779