Matt Thompson had given up any possibility of coming home from Iraq—but he returned safely. Now, over a year later, he still can’t shake the urge to go back.
About Adam Polaski
Adam Polaski is a rising senior journalism major at Ithaca College, where he enjoys writing, reading, and procrastinating entrance into the big, bad, post-academia world. He also writes for The Bilerico Project and The New Gay. Email him at apolaski7[at]gmail[dot]com.
Love in the Time of Lymphoma
March 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
When Daniel Haack was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 22, he started using a different line at bars: “Hey, my name’s Daniel, and I have cancer.”
Solitude: A Stutterer’s Reflection
February 16, 2012 By 2 Comments
Nothing can make you feel more alone than being unable to speak.
My Night as Ricky Martin
July 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wait, did my impersonation of the openly gay Latino superstar contribute to erasure of his gay identity?
New ‘Search for Gay America’ Showcases a Diverse Community
June 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
A new book of photography showcases diversity within the gay male demographic and shows that masculinity and homosexuality are not incompatible.
As the Parade Passes By
June 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Pride parades, especially in traditionally conservative parts of the country, are important, visual demonstrations of LGBT activism.
Coming Out of the Cyber Closet
June 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
YouTube videos are just one way LGBT people are utilizing the Internet as an integral part of the coming-out process.
Interview With Kevin Arnold, the Man Behind Str8bro
June 5, 2011 By 20 Comments
The creator of str8bro talks to GMP about posing as a bro, researching male desire, and balancing humor with pointed criticism in his LGBT activism.
Bisexual Softballers’ Non-Gay Discrimination Suit Upheld
June 2, 2011 By 4 Comments
An ongoing lawsuit between three bisexual men and a gay athletic league is reflective of the fragmented state of the LGBT community.
Politicians Come Out for NY Marriage Equality
June 1, 2011 By 3 Comments
Why this week’s announcements from Cuomo, Bloomberg, DiNapoli, and Bruno declaring support for marriage equality are important.
Inside John Lasseter’s Animated Father Factory
June 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
Esquire’s new profile of Pixar creator John Lasseter explores the animator’s commitment to providing role models for boys—and their fathers.
Employment Ad Language Perpetuates Gender Divide
May 27, 2011 By 2 Comments
A new study indicates that job postings can unintentionally suggest whether positions are typically held by men or women
Despite Employment Uptick, Men Should Embrace ‘Feminine’ Jobs
May 27, 2011 By 19 Comments
Last year’s employment gains shouldn’t be interpreted as an end to the threats to male success in the workforce.
New Fall Show Teaches Us ‘How to Be a Gentleman’
May 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
A new sitcom from CBS explores masculinity by looking at two extremes of manhood.
Outserve Keeps the Spotlight on DADT with Leadership Summit
May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Association of gay, lesbian and bisexual military personnel will host the Outserve Armed Forces Leadership Summit in October
Genderless Baby: Experiment or Exploitation?
May 26, 2011 By 10 Comments
A Canadian couple is trying to raise their child free from impositions of gender. Some are calling it irresponsible; here, Adam Polaski argues that it’s a noble experiment.
“It’s a woman’s job to make her man feel safe — a safe place that doesn’t expect him to do brave things just because he’s a man.”
This is a comment by Kat on the post “A Husband’s Job Is To Create Emotional Safety”.