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As Art Edwards scrolls Facebook, he “likes” a bunch of stuff… But does he actually LIKE any of it?

All Is Forgiven

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There’s a difference between true forgiveness and turning a blind eye.

Lance Armstrong Owes Me an Apology for that Apology

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All of these fallen stars are begging for our forgiveness, but their vague, evasive apologies give us no sense of what they’re sorry for having done.

Richard Blanco: First Hispanic Openly Gay Poet Reads at a Presidential Inauguration

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President Obama said, Blanco’s work represents “the great strength and diversity of the American people.”

Putting it to Bed: The 2012 San Francisco Giants Postseason, Part III

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Jim Jividen concludes the story of San Francisco’s surprising run to the 2012 World Series with a look at the Giants’ unlikeliest heroes.

Misadventures in Campaign Journalism

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How Lucy Berrington accidentally became the enemy of the left and the darling of the right.

Petraeus, MLK and JFK: Why I Don’t Demand Fidelity From My Political Leaders

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Emily Heist Moss asks a lot of her leaders, but one thing she doesn’t demand is fidelity.

Time for a Speak-Out

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Mark Sherman says it’s time for men to stop feigning shock and outrage when a famous man is accused of adultery—and even take the next bold step.

Beautiful Liars

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Carl Pettit wishes politicians would stop insulting his intelligence, and put more effort into their lies.

Does President’s Wedding Anniversary Mean Anything in Debate?

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It’s President Obama’s 20th wedding anniversary today. Should we cut him some slack?

Reinvent and Relearn: A Response to NY Times Op-Ed Columnist Thomas Friedman

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Learning to reinvent and relearn is often scary. But doing it together — as men and as humans — might be the only thing we can do.

An Open Letter to Wes Welker: Be Brave, Be Bald!

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Jamie Reidy comments on Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker’s hair transplant.

Jamal Simmons on Being a Good Man in Politics

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Andrew Cotto talks man-to-man with political analyst Jamal Simmons about the greatest social problems facing America, President Obama’s legacy, and what it takes to be a good man in politics.

Monogamy – A Social Ideal

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Dr. David Ley discusses relationships — monogamous and not.

Fellatio and the End of the World

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Mark Sherman connects the dots of how a beautiful act may have doomed our species.

Bullying and the Cult of the Tough Guy

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Mitt Romney’s bullying evoked a painful memory within John Manchester, as well as concern for the message we send by electing a bully as President.