The True Believer

Boston bombers, Boston Marathon, Tsarnaev brothers, psychology of intolerance, fanaticism

How do two guys come to believe, with absolute certainty, that murder is a moral necessity?

I Come From: Three Essays from Venice High School Students

young male writers, young men who write, young men, high school boys, boys, poetry, pride, PEN USA

Marcus Anderson, Fernando Garcia, and Steve Miramontes are three young men who know where they come from.

The Touch Ups

children chores, children responsibility, teaching children pride, teaching children love of home, families, #RealFatherhood

Pete Wilgoren lets his five year old daughter help him paint the house.

Evolution of a Sports Fantasy

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Yes, he might be approaching 40, but that just means our author is taking his talents to the next level. At least he hopes so.

Batter Up

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My girlfriend’s 15 year old kid had played a year of Little League and hadn’t picked up a bat or glove since. This was an opportunity for us to bond, but the odds were stacked against us.

Hurt People Hurt People: Infidelity and Self-Deception

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‘Hurt people hurt people’ explains, but does not pardon, the damage done by those who cheat on their partners.

I Like That My Ex-Wife’s Boyfriend Is Hairy

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Why another man’s back hair makes me happy.

Meet a Bladesmith Whose Last Name Is Shanks … For Real

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Forging could be considered the second oldest profession in the world, but for outlaw biker Terry Shanks forging has become a spiritual discipline.

I Almost Died

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Ejiro is grateful for the strength to serve others less fortunate.

This May Be the Most Insecure Product Name We’ve Ever Heard of

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Guess who wants to secure your manliness with MANscara?

What Makes A Democratic Republic?

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Sean Davis has a few words for anyone planning not to vote.

Why Do Men Have a Hard Time Handing Things Over To God?

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If pride truly cometh before the fall then we need a strong harness and a good helmet.

The NFL Refs Debacle: A Case Study in Hype

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Were the replacement refs this season actually making the worst calls in the history of the NFL?

Dear Dad

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We both became adversaries with our ego, to see which one would crumble first.

Bank Walkers and the Code of the Locker Room

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There are two types of guys—bank walkers, as they say in Texas, are guys who are unashamed about their nakedness. Drew Diaz on the man code and gym culture.

The Gay Dad Project Letters

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Your dad is gay, too? How Jared, Erin, and Amie found each other and created a project for families like theirs.