The Ethics of Race Comedy

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Race humor be polarizing, intelligent … and good for society?

Stop Waiting for Things to Get Better

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Face it: Oprah’s not calling, and not much will change in your life without taking different action.

Why Shannon Sharpe Called Bill Belichick a Sore Loser

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Liam Day argues that, in his on-air rant about Bill Belichick, Shannon Sharpe unwittingly summed up journalism’s rather sorry state.

Dear Luke: A Letter to Lance Armstrong’s Son

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In the wake of Lance Armstrong’s confession, Mark Radcliffe offers his son, Luke, some fatherly advice.

Lance Armstrong’s Long Uphill Climb.

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After admitting to Oprah that he cheated, Lance Armstrong faces a long, uphill climb to redemption. Despite all he’s done, Mark Radcliffe hope he gets there.

Lance Armstrong Will Admit to Doping

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A year after the damming report by the USADA and being stripped of his Tour de France titles, Armstrong will finally speak publicly about his years of performance-enhancing drug use.

How I Landed in the Ring with Azealia Banks & Perez Hilton

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Janet Mock insists that if we’re going to call famous people out for their disparaging and abusive language, we need to call them all out, no matter what color or gender they are.

Man-to-Men with MaleSurvivor.org

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Cameron Conaway sits down with Executive Director Christopher Anderson and Co-Founder Dr. Howard Fradkin

What’s in a Mane?

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Greg White’s Delilah was a leather-clad hairdresser named Lorenzo.

“Killing Jerry Sandusky would not be enough. I want the glamour that empowered those monsters destroyed.”

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This is a comment by Ginkgo on the post “Talking Myself Out of Murdering Jerry Sandusky”.

Gender War 2.0 – Augusta Golf Club and Pandering Politicians

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Nicole Johnson wonders what’s at stake when politicians pander to female voters.

“One of the basic needs of a child is reciprocal affection.”

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This comment was from MichelleG on the post “What exactly makes a ‘Good’ Parent?”

Good Morning Links

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Good morning! Today is Monday, May 16, and the Red Sox and Jorge Posada just swept the Yankees. Here are some other links of note today.

Please Give This Guy His Own Show

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25-year-old Zach Anner has both cerebral palsy and the chops to be the winner of “Your OWN Show: Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star.”

Our Awkward Conversation

“Hey, I’m this one guy you met.” “Hi, good to see you. I’m E. Twiggs.” “Hi E. Twiggs.  Are you ready for our date?” “Are you calling this a date?  Is that what this is?” “I guess so.” “I’m not comfortable with the term ‘date.’  That puts a lot of pressure on me.” “Me too.  [...]

Murder Mystery: A Tale in Three Parts, Plus a Denouement

1. Super Sleuths Save the Day! Skippy and Info were walking home from school when they saw the yellow crime-scene tape enclosing a neighbor’s yard. There were cop cars in front of the house. Neighbors and even a local newspaper photographer milled about in the street. A helicopter circled overhead. Oh boy, somethin’ was goin’ [...]