There’s a Hurricane of Manliness A’Comin’

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Hurricane Irene has Aaron Gouveia imagining a post-storm zombie apocalypse where he kills his own food and protects his family.

Hurricane Irene: A Real Crisis

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‘The essence of leadership is the ability to do the ordinary under extraordinary circumstances.’

Our Kind of People, Class, and Pride

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You should always be proud of your family—even if they are preppy, upper-class, country club members.

Class Warfare and the Power of the Powerless in America

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Apathy and rage, David Perez writes, have a lot in common.

My Personal Street Harassment Screed

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Good Men (and Women) can resist the empty, degrading advances of the cowards who catcall.

A Letter to Irresponsible Sperm Donors

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From one sperm donor to another, if you can, please be a good father.

I Was Supposed to Die

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Robert Levithan thought he was headed for his deathbed, but 15 years later he’s still cherishing life.

Only Real Fans Sit in the Upper Deck

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Rising ticket prices, Aaron Gordon writes, have created a class divide among fans.

Time vs. Money

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William Brooks remembers a time before his divorce when his world revolved around his sons.

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Steve Jobs: The Modern Macho Man

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Jobs is so important because of the way he carried himself and the way he succeeded.

Moving Past the Politics of Angry Populism

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For some people, class is not something for polite conversation; it’s a dirty word.

Losing the Big Coin Flip

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Some win, some lose, and it’s never fair.

Late in the Season

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Mark Ellis takes his children on a trip to the past.

Why Voluntourism Isn’t Always the Best Idea

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Before you run off to do good, it’s worth stopping to consider some ethical basics.

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Sport Draws Its Own Class Lines

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What used to be a great unifier may now prove divisive among socioeconomic classes.

Aviation Urination

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Is there anything more horrifying than having to urinate on an airplane and having no access to the lavatories?