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They are presented here in chronological order of when published on The Good Men Project. This compendium post may be updated from time to time.
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August 9, 2016
Gold, Silver, or Sewage. Why it Will be Hard to Watch the 2016 Olympiad
— by David Shaw
How far we have come from debates about whether or not allowing professionals to compete would corrupt the Olympic ideal of the exploration of the limits of human flesh and spirit for its own sake?
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August 15, 2016
Clear is the New Gold
— by David Shaw
Men, Olympic competition, and water.
Wrestling in Rio: A Team USA Preview
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Team USA has a real opportunity for a strong showing at every weight class in the 2016 Olympics.
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August 16, 2016
Thanks, Dad: The Olympic Dads You Need to See
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“That’s my son and I’m going to help him.”
To Diego & Arthur From a Fellow Man – Thank You for Crying
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Your authentic expression of emotions challenged the stereotypes of masculinity, and serve as an inspiration for all of us.
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August 19, 2016
Usain Bolt’s Smile Cracks up the Internet
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Toss in a couple meme’s and a tattoo and #Rio2016 will not soon be forgotten.
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August 20, 2016
Contemplating a Naked Olympics
The Olympics was born nude. Olympic athletes use to compete in the raw. How would that look today?
‘Why Ellen’s Usain Bolt Meme Is Okay… But It’s Not’
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It’s a stretch to call Ellen a racist, but you shouldn’t ignore her meme’s racist history.
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August 21, 2016
Please Don’t Call Me an Olympian
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Dealing with the emotional crash after a struggle for achievement.
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August 22, 2016
Ryan Lochte and our American Privilege Machine
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Once again we’ve demonstrated that some citizens are protected from the consequences of their actions. Why is that exactly?
U.S. Army Reservist and Olympic Pole Vaulter Hears National Anthem, Stops Mid-Attempt
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Sam Kendricks is a focussed Olympic athlete. But he still aware of what was going on around him.
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August 23, 2016
Ryan Lochte, This is What You Should Have Said in Your Apology
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Saying that you accept full responsibility doesn’t count if you won’t admit that you lied.
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