The Good Men Project has won the Million Writers Award for best new online magazine, in recognition of our status as one of the best venues for short fiction to begin publishing fiction in the past year
Against the Violence Against Women Act?
Noah Brand investigates VAWA for himself, and discovers that it allows for equal protection under the law of all victims of domestic violence – regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Is “Rape Culture” Alive and Well in Missoula Montana?
A personal reaction to Jezebel’s hard-hitting piece on rape and false accusations in what is called the “Rape Capital” of the US.
In Defense of Hipsters
What’s so awful about being a hipster? Noah Brand looks into the issue.
NY Post: Racism Is Just What Everyone’s Thinking, Right?
New York Post columnist goes on a racist tirade about the new black and white logo and uniforms for the Nets.
Why I Love Weird Porn
A note: as a courtesy, most of the esoteric terminology in this article will not be clarified with links. Google is your friend, but be aware that you’re rolling the dice; some of these things will be disturbing or upsetting to you, others may end up pushing buttons you never knew you had. So, y’know,…
Barney Frank: The Last Good Man Leaves Congress
New York Magazine’s interview with retiring Congressman Barney Frank is the most fun interview you will read today.
Nostalgia: 4/28
Blast from the past: Brad Kelstrom is guest editor for a week of nostalgia.
Warm Cocoons and Bull Semen: Racism Alive and Well in Comments
A selection of the editors’ favorite nauseatingly racist comments from our readers.
John Cole’s Simple Commandments For Great Steak
Who knew we were doing this many things wrong with steak?
Nice Piece on Male Body Image Issues
A fashion blog calls out the fact that men are starting to feel as much pressure to have the “perfect body” as women do.
Should the U.S. Get Out of Afghanistan Now?
At what point should we admit that we’re not going to fix everything?
Salon on the Domestication Narrative
Y’all remember a little while back, when I was complaining about the Domestication Narrative? Well, Joan Walsh over at Salon is onto the same thing. Give it a read. “Gilder saw disaster looming as women stopped performing this function, a position derided as the worst kind of patriarchal sexism,” Murray noted. “But put in less…
New Hampshire to End Court-Appointed Lawyers for Parents
New Hampshire will be saving money by ending court-appointed lawyers for parents charged with abuse and neglect.
More Men Playing Women in Computer Games, and Why
Noah Brand applauds a thoughtful re-examination of gender roles in video games.
Internalized Racism
Noah Brand admits that yes, he has internalized racial baggage. Just like everyone else.