Columbia University — The Good Men Project

Privilege vs. Rights: an Important Distinction

January 25, 2013 by Brandon Ferdig 15 Comments

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

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Two Harvard Men Battle For President

November 5, 2012 by Liam Day 2 Comments

Liam Day asserts that as little as they or their supporters might like to admit, Obama and Romney have a lot in common.

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Video: A Muslim’s Perspective on Religion and Protests

September 24, 2012 by Joanna Schroeder 7 Comments

Don Lemon sits down with Haroon Moghul, who offers a fair and balanced assessment of the protests happening in some Muslim nations.

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Graphic Tales of Larceny

August 22, 2012 by Leah Carroll 2 Comments

Matthew Parker’s graphic novel illustrates his personal journey from heroin addiction and petty crime to the Columbia MFA program.

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Facing the Reality of Men Who’ve Been Raped By Women

An article in The Atlantic exposes the reality of male survivors who’ve been assaulted by females, including Don Draper, the main character in the show Mad Men.

Courtnay Midkiff is Walking Cross Country to Raise Awarness of a Rare and Deadly Disease

For the past three months, 23-year-old Courtnay Midkiff has been on a journey, walking across the country for a cause that is special to his heart.

Pregnant Boys: Chicago’s Teen Pregnancy Campaign Sparks Conversation

Chicago is shocking the world with its 2013 teen pregnancy prevention campaign, which features pregnant teenage boys.

Supreme Court Rules Proof of Citizenship Not Required for Voter Registration

The Supreme Court has ruled against an Arizona law that requires voters to provide proof of citizenship in addition to a driver’s license before they can register to vote.