5 Guys Talking: Men of Action

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An AIDS activist, a Christian missionary, a wilderness first responder, and a revolutionary rock star… Premium Members talk to four men who’ve made it their lives’ work to help other people, and how any of us can be prepared to take action in a crisis.

Kevin Briggs Honored by a Man Whose Life He Saved

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Kevin Berthia both recognized the life-saving efforts of Kevin Briggs, the “Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge,” last week at a public service ceremony.

Mrs. Antihero

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We love to watch bad guys on TV. Why do we love to hate their wives almost as much?

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.

First Responders: The Heroes We Lost in West, Texas

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The town of West, Texas remembers their fallen heroes.

Victor Rivers is Not a Woman

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The former Dolphins player smashes stereotypes of men and boys as victims of domestic violence.

Talking About Boston with My Boy

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A car trip with one of my boys provides closeness and perspective—over the Boston Marathon bombings .

First Responders: 5/11

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How have you prepared to respond in an emergency?

#51:The Man in the Cowboy Hat

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Two senseless tragedies, one heroic father: Carlos Arredondo.

Project Possible 2.0

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Erin Kelly has reinvigorated her dream of getting on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

What Does It Mean to Be a Man? U of Calgary Students Respond

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How do students feel about manhood and masculinity today?

Superhero Speed Dating (Video)

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“Have you ever slept with a Norseman before?”

How MMA Fighter G-Money Deals with Down’s Syndrome: He Ignores It [Video]

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Garrett Holeve fights as hard as any man, and harder than most.

Tough Guy

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Mike O’Shea was a physically powerful and courageous man, but what made him a hero to his lifelong friend, Andrew Cotto, was his capacity for love.

How to Become a Warrior

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The warrior is sensitive enough to discern truth, and has the courage to stand up for it.

“If the football program is producing boys like these, it should be shut down right now because it’s creating monsters.”

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Should the Steubenville football program and other programs whose students commit sexual assault be shut down?