What Good Is Gratitude When the World Is Tearing Apart?

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When destruction threatens our ability to hope, gratitude is a balm.

Moving Beyond Sexuality into Masculinity

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Mainstream acceptance of gay men represents a shift in how we see masculinity.

A World of Illusion

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A world full of conspiracy theorists is the perfect place for an evil mastermind to work, undetected. So warns Carl Pettit: but just which side is he on?

What Are You Prepared to Do?

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In case of a violent attack, J. A. Drew Diaz says that it’s time to embrace the corollary to the Boy Scout motto: be prepared to fight back.

What Is Good Journalism?

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Using the U.S. Benghazi embassy attack as an example, Eric Sentell reveals the “echo chamber” effect in partisan journalism.

The Heroes of Aurora

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There were more heroes than villains in that Aurora, Colorado movie theater where 12 were killed.

You Can Do Anything: A Mother’s Response to the Aurora Shootings

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How do we teach our children the value of other peoples’ lives, no matter how different or unattached they might feel? A mother responds to the shooting in Aurora, Colorado.