Does it take a special kind of courage to be a combat soldier—who pulls the trigger from an office, thousands of miles away?
America Has a Macho Problem
December 30, 2012 By 27 Comments
Andrew Cotto wonders why we are so enthralled by the “tough is good” male stereotype.
The 12 Best People of 2012
December 26, 2012 By 2 Comments
Sean Beaudoin compiles the dozen best people of the year—drawn from the avalanche of overall excellence we experienced as a culture. Also, their less impressive counterparts.
Video: Clint Eastwood Explains His RNC Speech… Sort of
September 16, 2012 By 2 Comments
From CNN Video, Clint Eastwood explains why his “empty chair” speech at the RNC was not disrespectful of the President… And how being old plays in your favor at times like these.
Five Things That Shouldn’t Be Mentioned in a Political Campaign
September 9, 2012 By 3 Comments
Campaigns for political office are often painful to watch. Here are five ways to make them better.
The Cowboy vs. The Invisible Black Man
September 7, 2012 By 3 Comments
Thaddeus Howze believes that Clint Eastwood’s empty chair imagery may have been an accurate representation of the way the power establishment in the US wants people of color to remain – passive, silent and invisible.
Jay Smooth on the RNC – It’s About More Than Clint Eastwood Jokes
September 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
Jay Smooth thinks we could spend the week making fun of Clint Eastwood and his empty chair, but fears we may be missing some very dangerous trends afoot in politics today.
Canadians are Excited to Vote … in the U.S. Election
September 3, 2012 By 4 Comments
Four years ago, a London, Ontario politician told me, “You’re for Barack Obama? I know someone who has an Obama sign on their lawn. Let’s go and swipe it.”
Breast Way to Die: During a Table Dance at A Strip Club
May 25, 2012 By 24 Comments
Jamie Reidy shares the story of a man who dropped dead in the middle of a stripper’s table dance.
The Subject and the Object of Your Gender
February 27, 2012 By 4 Comments
Frank Karioris provides an analysis on object-subject identity in gender narratives.
The Dick-tionary
April 11, 2011 By 37 Comments
Dennis Lehane on Good and Evil in Literature
April 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
“The things that take the most work—pulling something of depth out of yourself—are the most valuable.”
Ten things I’ve learned from small shop fundraising – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
March 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Note: This month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival feature (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly) is intriguing, and although this is not technically a nonprofit blog, I wanted to give it a shot. Oh, and I know it’s March Guestpost madness, so I’m breaking two rules, but isn’t that what makes life exciting? Also, this post [...]
“There are few things more attractive than a real man standing before you and saying, ‘This is who I am.’”
This Comment is by Carla Smith on Tom Matlack’s post “Is There a Moral to John Edwards?”