“I want to make the Good Men Project the primary voice for issues of men and masculinity in our culture.” — Noah Brand
On Mental Illness
Exploring and exploding the issues surrounding men and mental illness.
“Let’s not forget which group is disproportionately jailed and killed, whether when committing a crime or just walking home in the rain with a pack of Skittles.”
This comment is by Nick, Mostly on the post “Walking While Black: Calling for the Arrest of George Zimmerman.”
Lucky Bloke: The Easiest Way to Purchase Condoms
“Have more sex and save the world.”
What We Remember Of The Old Country
Steve Almond tells a story of corporate and political greed, as seen through the eyes of a hotel maintenance worker.
“This is all made worse by the narrative spun in the media, which ignores the absurdly high unemployment rate and simply calls into question the maturity of a 22 year old.”
This is a comment by Stephen on the post “The Shifting Definition of Adulthood”.
Even Amateurs Can Play at Wrigley Field
An organization helps some men live out their childhood dreams.
“I think the bigger issue here is not what young men watch for entertainments sake, but the way they are taught to resolve conflict and express pain.”
This comment is by Dan on the post “Acts of Valor and Acts of Violence”.
“My father was a saw filer for 45 years (keeping everything sharp in a large sawmill), but he was also a good carpenter.”
“I went to college, got my four year degree in 1976, and then realized that it meant nothing in the real world.”
“I guess some Human Trafficking 101 is needed here.”
This comment was by Hugh, in response to That Guy, on the post The Porn Talk.
“An unpublished recollection of my short football career.”
This comment was by Tom Matlack, on Jamie Reidy’s post Bad Sports: NFL’s Saints Pay for Pain
“Part of being in society means that other people will make choices that I will disagree with.”
“Here’s the thing with living within a society. We all have to pay for things that we find morally or religiously objectionable.”
“…then we wonder why kids get the message that killing is ok sometimes, and that Bad People deserve to die.”
This comment is by Dan on the post Act of Valor and Acts of Violence.
“That’s not a salary, that’s a Powerball lottery jackpot.”
This comment was by Michelle on Jake DiMare’s post JP Morgan’s CEO Thinks YOU are Overpaid.
“Sometimes a hero is someone who gives his very best to improve the world.”
This comment was from Valter Viglletti in reply to Tom Matlack on his post “The Hero In Each of Us.”
“Taking the easy path or the safe choice leaves us with little or nothing to show, few memories to cherish, few adventures to look back on.”
This comment was by Gordon on the post “Ahora Mismo, A Retrospective.”