Ariel Chesler was proud of the good works his fraternity did, but he believes any “test of manhood” is a bad one.
What If Groups Of Young Men Meant Love, Safety and Acceptance?
Ariel Chesler has been told his whole life that boys in groups are dangerous, but he has faith that young men are capable of much more than making trouble.
A Month of Thankfulness: The Sound And The Silence
The sound of my youngest daughter crying to be picked up first thing in the morning. The silence when I wake before everyone else.
7 Reasons I Am Allowing My Daughter to Dress as Merida This Halloween
As a feminist dad, Ariel Chesler had to think long and hard about whether to let his little girl dress up as a Disney Princess.
My Hurricane
It has been a year since Hurricane Sandy. Ariel Chesler looks back on the storm and the birth of his daughter.
Dear Daughter: Stop Rejecting Me!
Ariel Chesler just wants to be his daughter’s favorite. Is that too much to ask?
Ethical Parenting Outside of New York City? You Must Be Kidding!
Ariel Chesler explains the importance of growing up where your back yard is connected to your neighbor’s yard, and your front stoop was mere feet from your neighbor’s.
Open Letter to An Older Feminist Who Happens to Be My Mother
Ariel Chesler writes a letter to his mother about fourth wave feminism and thanking her for making him into the feminist man he is today.
100 Words on Love: Lillian
My grandmother, the namesake of my eldest daughter, never said the word love.
Thanks for Keeping It Real, DJ Mister Cee
The DJ’s candor about his sexuality is turning hip-hop attitudes upside down.
The Sexy Woman Who Proposes
If marriage is something a woman wants, why is she waiting for her man to act?
The Subtle Backlash: It’s My Kid In a Box
Ariel Chesler is a dad who is worried about the ways in which kids’ toys are becoming more and more gendered.
Trayvon, George, You and Me and Our American Problem
Ariel Chesler wonders “Why does it take death and tragedy for us to have these conversations about race in this country?”
Moving Beyond Sexuality into Masculinity
Mainstream acceptance of gay men represents a shift in how we see masculinity.
How to Root Against Boston After the Marathon Bombings
A New York sports fan’s thoughts on how to cheer on the home team while respecting Boston.