Eric Henney examines what’s truly behind the barring of a Michigan legislator for using the word “vagina” on the legislature floor.
About Eric Henney
Eric Henney is a freelance writer. He writes about the things he thinks about, which focus a lot on some things and not very much on other things. He has written about film, TV, books, festivals, and food for publications like Philadelphia City Paper. Follow Eric on Twitter @EHerbertHenney, and visit his website at erichenney.wordpress.com.
Should 11 Year Olds Be Given Dating-Violence Prevention?
June 7, 2012 By 9 Comments
Eric Henney is horrified to learn that dating violence – against both boys and girls – begins as young as age 11, and hopes anti-violence education will soon catch up to the younger trend.
Should Romney’s Alleged Bullying Victim Have Been Made Public?
May 13, 2012 By 12 Comments
Eric Henney wonders what’s more troubling: That a story about a man who has passed away is being used for political gain, or that Mitt Romney appears to have forgotten about a physical assault he allegedly committed.
Call for Writers: Childhood, Fatherhood and Play
May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Eric Henney invites fathers to write about the role of free play in their children’s lives.
Father Wires Son To Record Teacher Abuses
April 26, 2012 By 6 Comments
Eric Henney applauds Stuart Chaifetz, the father who wired his 10 year-old son in order to record the abuse children were suffering in their special education classroom.
It’s About More Than Titillation: Don’t Give Up On College Sex Week
April 19, 2012 By 4 Comments
Eric Henney examines how the “Sex Weeks” being held at universities such as Harvard fail, and also how they succeed.
Dharun Ravi Is A Man
March 19, 2012 By 57 Comments
Eric Henney believes the fact that Ravi’s bigotry was common and juvenile doesn’t make it any less damaging or dangerous
Stop Asking Kids Not To Cry
March 12, 2012 By 16 Comments
Eric Henney thinks it’s great that society is more accepting of men crying, but thinks there are still too many conditions upon when it’s okay for boys to shed tears.
Does Renuzit’s New Ad Objectify Men?
February 28, 2012 By 12 Comments
Eric Henney says objectification of both sexes has a long history in advertising, but wonders if it’s as harmless as we’d like to believe.
Living With Chin Envy
February 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
Eric Henney doesn’t like his chin, and he wants to talk about it.
“Straight men learned from gay men that physically affectionate, emotionally intimate friendships are not unmanly.”
These are comments by David May and Rick on the post “For The Love Of God, Please Stop Saying ‘Bromance’”.