Clarence W uses the example of the Duke Lacrosse rape case to talk about the dangers and implications of stories that get politicized.
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[Successful Athlete] Is Not Your Role Model
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The Things Men Carry
Gary Percesepe learned how to be a man by observing other men.
Why I DO Want to Talk About Race
Tom Matlack believes that goodness involves reaching across boundaries to search for truths he did not even know existed.
What If They Really, Really Don’t Like Me?
Marcus Williams knows what it’s like to hide from fear. Now he’s trying something different.
I Was Haunted By Fear That I’d Never Wake Up
Merv Kaufman confronts his worst fear while lying on a gurney.
Feminism vs. Men Is Not a Zero-Sum Game
Frederick Marx prefers to look at what is noble and good about being a man.
Being a Dude Is a Good Thing
With so many men feeling like they’re being blamed for being men, Tom Matlack wants us to embrace manhood.
When Women Fear Men
Statistics don’t make us safe, Lisa Hickey says. Self-empowerment and facing our fears do.
The Invisible Gun of Manhood
Men have been handcuffed into suppressing their emotions and fearing the “feminine,” Jeff Perera writes. Now we must release our hands and open clenched fists.
The Depressing Depiction of Men in the Media
Nicole Johnson believes movies and television shows can be funny and still portray men in a positive light. Why it’s not being done in this day and age baffles her.
Where the Hell Is Pixilated Colt McCoy?
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Survival of the Daddliest
Charlie Capen’s urge to prepare for a disaster comes from the responsibility he feels as a father and a husband.
The Worst Job I’ve Ever Had
After his boss asked him to cook up some road kill, Steve Jaeger realized he was in hell.