Tom Matlack is worried about his man crush.
Let’s Sell Citizenship
Tom Matlack thinks there is a simple solution to the problem of immigrants who work here illegally: charge them money to become citizens.
Afghan Rape and Goodness?
A story about the rape of an Afghan woman prompts Tom Matlack to ask more questions about the nature of goodness.
Legalize Sex (and Everything Else)
The legalization of sex, drugs, and gambling would help remedy these industries by bringing them into the spotlight, Tom Matlack argues.
Years Apart in the Same Canoe—and Sleeping Bag
“I wanted to be able to keep up with her, but I simply couldn’t. I tried to pretend that I was ready, willing, and able—but really I was just a scared little boy in a man’s body, a very long way from home.”
TV News: A Danger to the Boys
How are our boys going to grow up to be good if we only show them stories of men being evil?
‘Thanks’ Is an Action Word
Tom Matlack finds unconditional love through a series of in-the-moment connections with friends and family.
A Three-Way of a Different Kind
Really, CBS?
What If It Had Been a Girl in the Shower?
Tom Matlack wonders if the Penn State incident remained hidden for so long because what happened was beyond the scope of men inside football to even comprehend.
Little People, Window Surfing, and Other Holiday Rituals
Tom Matlack struggles to get into the holiday spirit.
Look in the Mirror: The Hypocrisy of PSU Rage
Before we can properly punish Sandusky and those who protected him, we must first point the finger of blame at ourselves, Tom Matlack writes.
Steve Jobs Was an Assaholic
Being a manipulative asshole was one of the Apple visionary’s keys to business success, but it was also something he tried to recover from outside of the professional sphere.
Goodness Isn’t a Game
Tom Matlack laments that more men interest themselves in reviews of computer games than accounts of goodness. He also laments that he’s aggravating the problem.
Men Who Buy Sex
A male bashing researcher talks about the sex trade, and Tom Matlack questions the results.
Male Lust Arrives in Happy Valley
If we can’t talk about male lust honestly, argues Tom Matlack, how can we deal with the consequences?
The Black and White of Sports
Tom Matlack examines the racial implications of playing, watching, and supporting American sports.