GQ’s latest excuse to publish photos of pretty women betrays a deeper underlying problem.
Why “Eligible Bachelors” Are a Twisted Anachronism
Town & Country magazine does their part perpetuating an outdated, harmful, sexist trope.
The Stories We Read vs. The Stories We Tell
A Charles Amis interview unlocks one of the keys to video games as an artform.
Pennsylvania Suing NCAA Over Penn State Restrictions
The state is suing in federal court for removal of the penalties imposed in response to the Sandusky abuses.
Seven Things I Learned as a Male Phone Sex Operator
Noah Brand talks about his days working phone sex, and the important lessons he took away.
How Revenge Of The Nerds Ruined My Life
If you think your only two choices are to be a nerd or a jock, writes Noah Brand, you are doomed from the start.
The Honest Testimony of a Woman Held Captive by Her Husband
Anderson Cooper has an exclusive interview that lays bare the experience and thinking behind severe domestic abuse.
The Key to Exercise: Shamelessness
Free yourself from shame over your body or your taste in music. Noah Brand shares his exercise playlist.
Buying Out Gun Culture? A Different Idea
CNN runs an idea from investor John MacIntosh that might change the math on gun control via capitalism.
Would You Pay For a Lab-Grown Penis?
The Defense Department is helping underwrite Dr. Anthony Atala’s groundbreaking work on growing new, transplantable penes from donor cells. This is pretty awesome.
NRA Doubles Down on Dumb
Noah Brand responds to Wayne LaPierre’s assertion that the answer to keeping our kids safe is a ‘Good Guy’ with a gun.
The Perpetual Temptation of the End of the World
You ever wonder why we keep on predicting apocalypses even though they never come true?
Let’s Talk Seriously About Gun Control
I want gun control–I’m just not sure what that means.
Bushmaster Rifles Has Been Running The Most Evil Ads I’ve Ever Seen
How do you defend your fragile masculinity? With a gun! Prepare to throw up in your mouth.
Luke and Leia Had Sex
And I can prove it.
Mass Shooting of Children in Connecticut
If you are triggered or traumatized by the news coming from Newton, Connecticut, please reach out for support. You can also contact Disaster Distress Network at 800.985.5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746.








