July showed an unprecedented number of veteran suicides, double that of the month of June. With that in mind, President Obama issued and executive order calling for interagency support for greater mental health resources for American veterans.
Poster: I Don’t Know What My Son’s Sexual Orientation is Going to Be…
Junior Burchall: “I don’t know what my son’s sexual orientation is going to be, and because I don’t know, I am about the business of creating a world where he can express himself in ways that are healthy and where he is safe to be who he is.”
Open Thread: Third Party Candidates – Catalysts for Change or Party Dividers?
What do you think of third party candidates? Are they the only true proponents of change, or do they simply divide the parties?
Jay Smooth on the RNC – It’s About More Than Clint Eastwood Jokes
Jay Smooth thinks we could spend the week making fun of Clint Eastwood and his empty chair, but fears we may be missing some very dangerous trends afoot in politics today.
Infographic: Men, Are You Taking Care of Your Health?
An infographic from Nursing@Georgetown sheds some light on the current state of men’s health with some sobering statistics that remind us all exactly why this is such an important topic year-round.
Totally Biased Video: Ever Been Frisked by the Cops?
Smart and funny video by Kamau Bell featuring interviews with guys on the streets of New York about Stop and Frisk.
Video: What’s Your “Man Up” Moment?
Carlos Andrés Gómez has created an awesome, diverse, and inspiring collection of videos of men sharing their Man Up moments.
Open Thread: Who Are the Best New Bands or Musicians?
Everyone loves their classic rock and hip-hop, but who are your favorite new artists of the last few years?
Bill Nye Video: Creationism is Bad for Kids
“I say to the grownups, if you want to deny evolution and live in your world that’s completely inconsistent with everything we observe in the universe, that’s fine. But don’t make your kids do it, because we need them… we need engineers who can build things and solve problems.”
Hackers Deface Former Cabinet Minister’s Website in Support of Assange
Former Cabinet member Peter Hain’s site was hacked by a group claiming to be Anonymous UK, saying “The UK’s persecution of Julian Assange will NOT be forgotten”… But did they have the wrong guy?
New Study Finds Time With Dads is Good for Teen Self-Esteem
One new study from the journal Child Development studied the amount of time teens and adolescents spend with their parents, and also how the time kids spent with the fathers both one-on-one and socially affected their self-esteem and social skills.
Clemens Inspires by Pitching Again at 50
He hadn’t pitched in 5 years, but last night Roger Clemens got back on the mound, and scouts for the Royals and the Astros took notice.
Fun Will.i.am Video to Share With Kids Going Back to School
Great video with a totally dad-friendly song to help reaffirm to kids that they are awesome just how they are.
Open Thread: Should NYPD Officers Have Fired on Manhattan Shooter?
What do you think of the procedures of the NYPD in response to a person aiming a firearm at police?
Open Thread: The Empire State Bldg Shooting Victim Photo
Should an Instagram user who uploaded a photo of a profusely-bleeding shooting victim outside of the Empire State Building today apologize for his insensitive remarks?
What Does Real Fatherhood Mean to You?
The Good Men Project is looking for your thoughts on what it means to be a dad, as well as awesome photos of what #RealFatherhood looks like.