Confessions of a Superfan

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Lee McKinstry, the GMP’s new Pop Culture Editor, is calling for your submissions. To begin, she recounts tales of her own super fan past.

The Best Man Money Could Buy

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Ernie R writes to The Good Life of two best men: his own, and himself.

Mother’s Day Surprise: Son Buys Mom a House

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“She is the first person that loved me and probably the last woman that will love me till her last breath.”

The Buffest Nation on Earth: An Essay About Male Bodies

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Oliver Lee Bateman discusses Pain & Gain director Michael Bay’s problems with male body image.

Charles Ramsey is a Hero For More Than Just Breaking Down a Door

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Yes, Charles Ramsey is a hero, but not for the reasons you think.

MORAL COURAGE: A Former Skinhead Works to End Hate (VIDEO)

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Despite the threats to his life, TJ continues to fight the hate he spent years perpetuating.

University of New Hampshire Athlete Ends Track Career to Save a Life

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Cameron Lyle’s mom, Christine Sciacca said, ““He’s my hero. I couldn’t be more proud of him and how he’s been so humble about it.”

“This guy lost his son and by paying tribute to him he ended up in the right place to save another man’s son. THIS is manhood and fatherhood.”

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Sean Hannity, Take Note: Physical Courage is Easier Than Moral Courage

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It’s easy to blindside someone and lay them out; it’s a lot harder to stand up in a locker room of 52 teammates and say it’s wrong to try and intentionally hurt an opponent.

The Personal Hell of Being the Breadwinner

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No one ever thanks dad for takin’ care of his business

The NFL Draft and the Objectification of Men

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If you’ve got anything resembling a conscience–and I don’t claim to have much of one–objectifying others in the normal course of business is an unpleasant thing to do.

The GoodBro

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As a Bro, Stephen Michell admits that becoming good men can’t be done without some self-reflection and personal understanding.

What’s Your Deal Breaker in a Relationship?

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What qualities in men are “deal breakers” for women considering a relationship? Conversely, what are on men’s lists?

Good Men Keep Their Back Straight (And Their Heart Open): A Workshop For Men in NYC (3/16)

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A unique full day experience facilitated by The Good Men Project’s long-time writer Atalwin Pilon that will address issues raised in his controversial posts on so-called Psycho Bitches From Hell.

The Father’s Burden

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What’s Your Story of “Providing?”

Homeless Man Returns Diamond Engagement Ring That Was Given to Him Accidentally

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Sarah Darling said, “I think in our world we often jump to like the worst conclusion, and it just makes you realize that there are good people out there.”