Archives for October 2011

Lucky Number Seven Interview: New Static Shock Writer Marc Bernardin [@marcbernardin, @dc_nation]

October 28, 2011 by Hannibal Tabu Leave a Comment

Half of the Black writers working in mainstream comics takes time to open up about Alphas, his writing partner and more.

Return of the vlog

October 28, 2011 by J.R. Reed 2 Comments

Trust me. You’re gonna wanna watch this. It’s my first VLOG of the year, and with good reason. I have face for radio. If you can’t stand the sight of me, just turn your head for five minutes. We discuss my daughter’s first tennis match, a quick grumble at the BCS, then onto a…

How I Became a Deadbeat Dad

October 27, 2011 by W.F. Price 135 Comments

When W.F. Price had to chose between paying child support he couldn’t afford or spending six months away from his kids, there was only one real option.

Could I Fall in Love With the Bus Driver?

October 27, 2011 by Emily Heist Moss 103 Comments

As she continues to gain perspective, Emily Heist Moss realizes a good man may not be too hard to find.

Do Men Only Want Sex?

October 27, 2011 by Jackie Summers 68 Comments

Jackie Summers has a few things to say about men, lust and sex.

Scenes From a Divorce: The First Epiphany

October 27, 2011 by Steven Axelrod 4 Comments

Although his marriage didn’t work out, Steven Axelrod’s children washed away any lingering regret.

What if I Don’t Want to Marry Her?

October 27, 2011 by She Said He Said 53 Comments

If you’ve been dating someone for three years, but you don’t want to tie the knot, what do you do?

Walk Against the Crowd: Sports as a Social Movement

October 27, 2011 by Aaron Gordon 1 Comment

As sports fans, we choose to conform more often than not. But when we go against the grain, writes Aaron Gordon, we’re able to see the social movement taking place.

The Employment Opportunity: Part Two

October 27, 2011 by S. Grady Barrett 1 Comment

“I wondered what I was getting myself into, and what I was getting R. into.”

Flash Dance Mobs Make Me Cry

October 27, 2011 by Sam Magee 7 Comments

Like Occupy Wall Street and the Arab Spring, flash mobs embody community and, ultimately, hope.

Does Occupy Wall Street Have a Misogynist Side?

October 27, 2011 by Stephanie Rogers 26 Comments

Stephanie Rogers believes the protesters recognize the intersecting oppressions of gender, race, class, and sexuality, but there are still some sides she wishes she didn’t see.