Lisa Hickey was beautiful twice, and she hated herself for it.
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Bad Dad
When Michael FitzGerald lost his job, he didn’t tell his kids. But they knew something was fishy.
When Playboy Bunnies Ruled
My Dad, the UFO Expert
Fourth grade isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but for Evan Jacobs, having a dad who knew a lot about space aliens was the ticket to social acceptance. It’s been mostly downhill from there.
A Passionate Rant About Oliver
Renee Suzanne Cole will do whatever it takes to give her children the opportunities they deserve.
Dreams and Visions: On Being a Man After 3 Miscarriages in 20 Months
Dave Sanfacon remains a father and a husband through the agonizing nightmare and another attempt at kids.
Love Conquers All—Except, Maybe, the Bottle
Mika Doyle’s first love taught her that love is not enough to sustain a relationship.
You Do the Math
"There’s a whole group of people in our society who ends up being 'Too Poor For Math.' Where are those t-shirts? Where is that protest?"
Maybe the real outrage over the “Too Pretty For Math” shouldn’t be in the gender wars department. The real outrage should be that there’s a whole group of people in our society that ends up being “Too Poor For Math.” Where are those t-shirts? Where is that protest?
The Pain of Being Poor: Masculinity and Manhood in a Recession
Yolo Akili brings us a reflective essay about unemployment and barber shop culture in black communities.
Fatherhood. By Any Means. Necessary.
“This is a man’s work. And I don’t care how you get it done. Fatherhood.” We dare you to listen through to the last line of this spoken word poem and not get the chills.
The First Myth of Patriarchy: The Acorn on the Pillow
Tad Hargrave explains how patriarchy and masculinity are not the same thing, and privilege is not good for anyone.
Tad Hargrave explains how patriarchy and masculinity are not the same thing, and privilege is not good for anyone.
Mission Soccer
Eat Like a (Good) Man
A big part of being a Good Man in this weird, wild century involves not eating like an asshole. Josh Tyson tells you how.
Finding Julian
Andrew Cotto loses his son in a museum—and finds a new approach to being a good dad.
‘All I See Are White Men’: Confronting Racism in Silicon Valley
Eric Ries wants to talk about racism in the start-up world—without hand-wringing and with an eye towards achievable solutions.
Being Guided By Our Babies Onto the Hidden Paths of Confidence
Mark Greene on how our children have powerful ways to nurture our strength.