About Tom Matlack

Tom Matlack is the co-founder of The Good Men Project. He has a 18-year-old daughter and 16- and 7-year-old sons. His wife, Elena, is the love of his life.

Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello on Social Justice

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Tom Morello talks to Bill Moyers about his role in changing the world.

Are You More Likely to Get Shot in Mexico or Texas?

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Americans fundamentally misunderstand what is going on in Mexico. And they should figure it out.

The American Dream is Dead

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Children from low-income families have only a 1 percent chance of reaching the top 5 percent of the income distribution.

Who Creates Jobs (and Other Critical Questions)

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The most important thing we can do is treat our human capital in this country as our most precious national resource.

Facebook IPO – Biggest Tech Debut Ever

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Tom Matlack has some questions about the Initial Public Offering of Facebook, which was priced today and will begin trading tomorrow morning.

NYT Author of “Capitalists and Other Psychopaths” Responds To GMP Critique

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Bill Deresiewicz, author of the NYT oped “Capitalists and Other Psychopaths,” emailed me shortly after I wrote a response to his piece here on GMP called “The Disease of More.”

The Disease of More

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Sure tax and regulatory policy are important. But none of it will mean shit unless we all wake up from this belief that more is better.

Standing Ovation for Google “Dads” Ad Campaign

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I was still fuming over the Babble Dad bashing when I turned on Mad Men to watch Don hopelessly in love with Megan and a commercial that made it clear SOMEONE really gets what it means to be a dad. Google.

WTF: Babble Publishes List of 10 Things Moms do Better than Dads.

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The claim that dads can’t feed, clothe, cuddle or care for our kids as well as moms is so insanely wrong on so many levels I think my head is about to explode.

What is an Addict?

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A new broader D.S.M. definition stirs up anger and relief in equal measure.

Mayweather: Champion of What?

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Did the Vegas judge delay putting Mayweather in jail so he could fight for the sake of state revenue?

Is There a Moral to John Edwards?

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The moral of the Edwards trial is the extent to which we collectively have lost track of what is important and, in fact, have lost track of the truth of what it means to be a man.

Is the Scandinavian Economic Model Better?

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A 21 year-old from Finland becomes an internet sensation by pointing out the obvious.

CNN Columnist Emails GMP to Clarify Male Stupidity

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“There are countless men I admire and respect. The very reason the misbehavior is noteworthy is because it deviates from the expected.”

CNN asks, “Are Men Stupid?” … Actually, No.

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Why focus on the perceived stupidity of the few rather than the brilliance or courage or big-heartedness of the many?

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Tom Matlack talks about trying to connect with his kids on a non-electronic level.