Towards A More Thoughtful (& Personal) Discourse On “The Double Standard”

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Is height in men a form of “objectification” by women? Obsidian would like to start the discussion.

Our Commenting Policy

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We set out spark an international conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century. We have indeed created a very large discussion. And we’d like it to be passionate yet civil.

“A good place to start looking for common ground in the gender debate is the issue of identity.”

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This comment was by Anthony Zarat on the post Dirt Under Our Nails by Julie Gillis

Supreme Debate on Obamacare

While the Supreme Court debates the Affordable Care Act, John Dwyer would like to hear arguments for both sides outside of the courtroom.

“Want to scare the crap out of the politicians in Washington? Figure out what we all agree on”

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“This issue of how to reduce the reactivity on our political discourse is central to my thinking of late.”

Can Both Sides of the Gender Debate Get Along?

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Andrew Bruskin thinks so.

When Angry Commenters Find Common Ground

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Joanna Schroeder and David Bryon thought they’d never get past their differences as commenters. Now, as friendly allies, they discuss how they got there.

Two New Sections on The Good Men Project: ‘The Issues of Men’s Rights’ and ‘Men and Feminism’

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One thing is clear: The discussion needs to continue.

A Gender Discussion Unfolds Across the Web

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Nathalie Schoenauer comments on the conversation on gender that started here and spilled all across the Internet.

The Feminist I Used to Know

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The Good Men Project started with the goal of empathy. Empathy for other men. Tom Matlack hopes that today’s feminists can understand that.

“There *is* no ‘Us’ and ‘Them’. There is only Us.”

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DMcCunney, in response to the post Seven Guidelines for a Healthier Debate on Gender

Seven Guidelines for a Healthier Debate on Gender

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Peter Houlihan, with some “Rules for Rationality”, to help facilitate more civil discussions around gender issues

Does The Good Men Project Have a Mission?

Good Men Project Mission

Tom Matlack knows why he started The Good Men Project. Now he’d like to know: Why are you here?

Who Said Threesomes Can’t Be Spiritual?

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What started as a simple comment on Lisa Hickey’s post about atheism and 9/11 resulted in a three-way conversation about life, faith, heaven, and agreeing to disagree.

A ‘Vehement Disagreement’ About Porn

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When it comes to porn and its usage in a committed relationship, Hugo Schwyzer and Aaron Gouveia don’t agree. A civil, heated, and provocative debate ensues.

I am Man, Hear Me Roar!

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Roger Durham discusses the loss of intellectual dialog to loud, vitriolic and sometimes personal attacks on character.