Mississippi Is Enough

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Robert Reece quit looking for his roots in distant lands that have not affected him so deeply as the history, culture, and people of Mississippi.

Moving Beyond Sexuality into Masculinity

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

See What One School Did to Eliminate Bullying (Video)

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Larchmont Elementary used the time during MLK day and No Name Calling week to talk about civil rights and the great leaders that fought for them.

Why Do Men Need Male-Only Groups on Campus?

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At universities around the world, men’s groups are banned.

4 NFL Players to Come Out

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As buzz builds about 4 NFL players coming out, Robert Reece speculates on what it will mean for them personally and for the hyper-masculine league they play in.

I Can Finally Say I Am Proud to Be a Man

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A lifetime of homophobia had beaten down Larry Best, but with the help of a friend, he has regained pride in his manhood.

FBI Opens Over 100 Civil Rights Era Cold Cases

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Many had high hopes, but after nearly 8 years there are still very few answers.

Texas Bank to Pay Back Nearly $1 Million to Latino Customers After Discrimination Allegations

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Texas Champion Bank of Alice has reached a settlement to pay beck thousands of Latino customers after it was discovered they were charging people higher interest on loans based on race.

Why Straight Educators Must Support the LGBT Cause

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Nicholas Ferroni explains to one of his students why he, as a straight man, supports LGBT rights—and why it doesn’t embarrass him to be asked if he’s gay.

Privilege vs. Rights: an Important Distinction

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If health care is a right, then what is the cost of freedom?

The MLK That Never Gets Quoted: “Don’t Let Anybody Take Your Manhood”

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“Move down into the inner resources of [your] own soul and sign with pen and ink of self-assertive manhood [your] own Emancipation Proclamation.”

Acceptance: The Fight of the 21st Century

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The values extolled by Martin Luther King Jr. live on how we live them.

Tour Company Bans All Marriage Rather Than Recognize Gay Marriage

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Matt Grubbs is quitting the wedding game altogether to avoid same-sex clients, and he’s doing it legally.

Beyond False Promises of Safety – Helping Kids Cope With the Newtown Shooting

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Jodie Kliman, PhD offers ideas For Psychologists, Educators, and Parents of Children in an Unsafe World

Quote on MLK Jr. Monument Will Be Removed

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Abbreviating a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leads to controversy.

Teeny-Tiny Minorities Fight Back

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Do you have the right to a poinsettia plant on your desk at work, even if your co-worker is deathly allergic?