Joanna Schroeder and Hugo Schwyzer react to a moving Salon article where a woman finally realizes she isn’t responsible for being taken advantage of by a 20 year-old man, when she was only 12.
Chicago Passes Law Against Wage Theft
February 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Chicago is taking steps to actually enforce laws against businesses paying workers less than they are legally required to, a practice that remains de facto legal almost everywhere else in America.
My Sons’ Easy-Bake Oven Shame
December 3, 2012 By 45 Comments
Joanna Schroeder wonders why, as traditional gender roles are starting to fade, the Easy-Bake Oven is now more girly than ever.
Evidence for the Reality of the Uncontrollable Boner & the Abominable Snowman
December 2, 2012 By 26 Comments
Lori Lothian explores the evolutionary biology behind why men cheat, and why women forgive them.
How the Rules of Racism Are Different For Asian Americans
September 22, 2012 By 58 Comments
Matthew Salesses reflects upon the moment he realized he was not white, and explores the ways in which racism against Asians Americans is nearly invisible in our culture.
What’s in a Mane?
September 22, 2012 By 5 Comments
Greg White’s Delilah was a leather-clad hairdresser named Lorenzo.
The Lesser of Two Evils = Vote Third Party
September 7, 2012 By 17 Comments
When both Obama and Romney support policies that create terror abroad, it’s time Americans vote for a third-party solution.
Dear John: Friend’s Drunk Boyfriend Gets Kissy
May 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
This week, Dear John advises on Mr. Drunk and Handsy, dealing with lawns and neighbors, and how not to talk to your stylist.
Say Good-bye to “That’s So Gay”: On the Decline of Homophobia
February 22, 2012 By 9 Comments
Mark McCormack: “We do no-one any favors if we only fight prejudice that is, for some, yesterday’s battle.”
Are You a Controlling Shrew if You Don’t Want Your Partner Using Porn?
July 21, 2011 By 13 Comments
In the discussion about porn, Hugo Schwyzer wants Oscar and Ophelia to get the same amount of respect.
The 10 at 10
June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
99 is never too young to do anything for the first time.
Revitalizing Androgyny
May 17, 2011 By 4 Comments
The controversy over the latest cover of Dossier shines a new light on Americans’ discomfort with androgyny.
Messy Spaces Make Us Discriminate
April 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to a new study, chaotic spaces spur stereotyping.
Your Tuesday Morning Pegging Roundup
March 29, 2011 By 13 Comments
What’s in the blog-o-world this week? A lot of press about guys and anal sex—more specifically, straight guys receiving it.
How the Media Are All Wrong About Men
March 15, 2011 By 56 Comments
“When I went to forgive those who had bullied me in school, they had no idea what they had done to me.”
This is a comment by Anonymous on the post “Should We Forgive Apologetic Bullies?”