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Moving Beyond Sexuality into Masculinity

May 10, 2013 By Ariel Chesler 8 Comments

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Mainstream acceptance of gay men represents a shift in how we see masculinity.

Filed Under: Breaking Stories, Gay Pride, Men and Masculinity, The Good Life Tagged With: Anthony Carter, Bill Maher, Brittney Griner, civil rights, coming out, coming out as gay, gay acceptance, gay marriage, gay masculinity, gay men in sports, gay pride, gay rights, Gradient Lair, homophobia, Jason Collins, Laura Mulvey, male affection, male athletes, male friendship, male friendships, male gaze, male sexuality, male teammates, male teamwork, man code, masculinity, men crying, news cycle, No Homo, pro athletes coming out, Real Time, same sex marriage, Suzanne Pharr, The New York Times

Pope Francis, Tom Cruise, and the Power of Belief

March 15, 2013 By Oliver Lee Bateman 2 Comments

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If Tom Cruise were to ascend to the position of Chairman of Religious Technology for the Church of Scientology, his coronation would be met with little besides smarmy jokes from chat-show hosts.

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Did Bill Maher Go Too Far in Calling Trump ‘Orangutan Spawn’?

February 4, 2013 By the Editors 11 Comments

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Donald Trump is suing Bill Maher for the $5 million he claims Maher promised if he produced his birth certificate.

Filed Under: Good Feed Blog Tagged With: Bill Maher, Donald Trump, donald trump orangutan spawn, donaly trump sues bill maher for $5 million, fox & Friends, Fox News, HBO, Jay Leno, orangutan, Politico, Real Time, scott s. balber, the tonight show

Accept That He Cheated

December 31, 2012 By Merissa Bury 5 Comments

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Seeing clearly what is within one’s power to change is the key to taking action after infidelity.

Filed Under: Infidelity, The Good Life Tagged With: basketball wives, Bill Maher, causes of infidelity, celebrity affairs, cheating, empowerment, Gary Neuman, infidelity, marriage, marriage counseling, men who cheat, Mob Wives, Reality TV, Reality TV Shows, reasons men cheat, relationships, shame, stand by your man, Why Men Cheat

Stop Mocking Chris Christie about His Weight

September 19, 2012 By Edwin Lyngar 9 Comments

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Why is it okay to be cruel to conservative men?

Filed Under: Body Image, Politics, The Good Life Tagged With: Bill Maher, bullying, Chris Christie, comedians, conservatives, cruelty, fat jokes, fat politics, GOP, masculinity, political humor, Real Time

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

July 27, 2012 By Jamie Reidy 5 Comments

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

Filed Under: Good Feed Blog Tagged With: Bill Clinton, Bill Maher, ESPN, Good Feed Blog, Jake Gyllenhaal, Johnny Depp, Michael Jordan, Monica Lewinsky, New England Patriots, nfl, Scott Van Pelt, Tom Brady, Wes Welker

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A Hug for a Haircut

Every Wednesday in Hartford’s Bushnell Park, a barber sets up shop to give free haircuts to anyone who wants one—the homeless to longtime clients all pay the same fee: one hug.

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Social Media for the Socially Conscious

One “ragtag group of ruffians” with a mission plus a global community make Upworthy.com a social media site that makes a difference.

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All-Male Urban School, All College Bound

For an astounding fourth year in a row, all 167 seniors at Urban Prep Acadamies’ schools have been accepted at four-year colleges or universities this fall.

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Entire Town Gifts Triple Amputee Veteran with Dream Wedding

Residents of Temecula, CA, gifted Marine Corporal Juan Dominguez and his wife, Alexis, with everything they needed for a perfect wedding to show their gratitude for his service to the country.

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What Good Is Gratitude When the World Is Tearing Apart?

When destruction threatens our ability to hope, gratitude is a balm.

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Dirty Little Secrets: Men, Trauma, and Mental Health

After his father was declared an enemy of the state in Uganda, his family fled. Now a successful consultant and men’s group leader, Kenny D’Cruz continues to heal from a life marked by persecution and mental illness.

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How I Quit Writing

Fed up with rejection, Tim Stobierski quits writing, and discovers that there are some things you can’t stop doing without changing who you are.

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The Discomfort of the Mirror: Silver Linings Playbook, Bipolar, and Me

Ryan W. Bradley squirms through a film about a man like he was, not long ago: undiagnosed, violent, and about to hit bottom.

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