One of our favorite Good Men Project Magazine columnists is Suzanne Rosenwasser, who chronicles life inside a classroom of at-risk teenage boys. As challenging as the boys can be, they’re also endlessly fascinating—and often inspirational. Be sure to check out the latest installment of Rosenwasser’s Believing in Boys, where she writes about trying to teach…
Male Porn Stars Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places
If you’ve ever watched porn, or lied about watching porn, or wondered what it might be like to “act” in porn, or generally pondered porn’s place in our collective consciousness (unconsciousness?), have we got the story for you. Susannah Breslin—who has written extensively about the porn industry—takes us inside the world of male porn stars.…
Consider us Your Shoulder to Cry On
When was the last time you cried? That’s the question Tom Matlack asked men across America. He’s compiled the responses in a collection titled, “Bawlin.’” Be sure to check it out. There are some really funny answers, and some really sad ones. Dave Cowens, Ozzie Smith, and Dave Winfield all chime in, but none of…
Jon Stewart for the Weekend
As you head into the long weekend, here’s Jon Stewart with some Labor Day tips. Be good y’all. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Labor Day Tips www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party
Paid Paternity Leave Means Swedish Dads Got It Made
In case you missed it when the magazine covered how awesome Sweden is a couple months ago, check out this column written by a very happy Swedish dad. “In total, I’ve spent 18 of the past 36 months on paternity leave here in Sweden, my adopted country, ‘off’ work to care for my two kids,”…
The Peanut Paste That Could End World Hunger
The always excellent Andrew Rice writes in this coming weekend’s New York Times Magazine about Plumpy’nut, a peanut paste that could end malnutrition—if only greedy humans could get out of the way. Check out the piece here.
Did the Fanny Pack Come with the Rocket Launcher?
Check out cracked.com for all ten “Moments of Spontaneous Badassery.”
The News—Your Friday Hurricane Edition
Good morning, gentlemen. Here’s what’s good feeding on this fine Friday morning. Hurricane Earl Sideswipes North Carolina; Weakly Eyes Massachusetts Hurricane Earl may have weakened in its approach to the North Carolina coast, but it still packed a punch at winds exceeding 100 mph. Most local residents in danger zones had already evacuated when it…
Andy Roddick Cries Over Foot Fault, Loses
Andy Roddick cries over foot fault, loses in second round of U.S Open.
Ah, Irony
No, You're Not Crazy, You're Just Young
In response to unwanted loitering by young people, a neighborhood installs a device that emits an unpleasant sound that only they can hear.
Muslims Love Obama, Mormons Don't
President Obama’s approval rating plummets, but he’s still popular among Jews and Muslims.
Body Issues
Shapewear, Brazilian waxes, and other signs of the apocalypse—or at least the end of manhood as we know it.
Magic Meat
In forty years, will fake meat be what’s for dinner?
Enough of the Stuff
In response to the uncertainties of the economy, more Americans are embracing a not-so-American way of life: minimalism.
College: The Money Toilet
Is it worth sending your kids to college? The case for saving money and “living a little.”