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What Our (Straight, Married) Best Man Taught Me About the Value of Family

May 24, 2013 By Justin Cascio Leave a Comment

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A best man supports the marriage of his friends, long after the reception.

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25 Ways to Redefine the Phrase ‘Man Up’

October 1, 2012 By Carlos Andrés Gómez 39 Comments

Carlos Andrés Gómez is on a mission to reclaim the phrase “man up” to reflect all the best things about masculinity today.

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Allen Iverson: Not in Memoriam, but in Defense

April 16, 2012 By Oliver Lee Bateman 2 Comments

Allen Iverson wasn’t exactly a “good man.” But what was he, and why should we care about him?

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Our Mission: The Vasectomy Files 8

The Vasectomy Project is encouraging men to join forces and take responsibly for family planning. This is an opportunity to bring people together to talk about our collective responsibility while offering men a concrete way to contribute towards a solution by having a vasectomy.