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3 Smokin' Hot Clarifiers

Zach J. Hoag | Posted 05.03.2013 | Religion
Zach J. Hoag

It's more obvious to me than ever after hearing from readers that this problem of a demeaning culture in the church is real; and until we are honest about that, change will not happen.

The Masculinity Politics of the Rand Paul Filibuster

Jackson Katz | Posted 03.22.2013 | Politics
Jackson Katz

The filibuster was a pivotal moment in the masculinity politics of the Republican Party, with potentially significant implications for future foreign policy debates.

Finding Julian

Andrew Cotto | Posted 11.10.2012 | Parents
Andrew Cotto

Upon hearing that our second child would be a boy, I walked out of the doctor's office, crossed 8th Avenue and stepped into a Mexican restaurant to drink something with tequila in it.

What Happened When I Conquered Fear And Embraced Honesty With Women

Ken Solin | Posted 11.04.2012 | Fifty
Ken Solin

A man who is his own hero doesn't surrender to fear, and never allows fear to dictate his behavior. He stands up to his fear because he knows how to move beyond it.

Always Worrying About Boys

Caryl Rivers | Posted 09.14.2012 | Media
Caryl Rivers

New York Times columnist David Brooks may not realize it, but when he recently bemoaned the state of American boys, he joined a long line of despairing worriers about American manhood. Worrying about boys is an older American pastime than baseball.

'Frank Ocean Say He Gay'

Kevin Powell | Posted 09.08.2012 | Gay Voices
Kevin Powell

That is what I heard a group of teenagers say the other day, here on the streets of Brooklyn, when it came out that Frank Ocean had revealed a past love affair with a man. There was no judgment in that remark, no gay bashing, not even the slightest hint of hatred or disgust hovering about them.

Being a Father

Kevin Powell | Posted 08.15.2012 | Healthy Living
Kevin Powell

What is the point of doing well in one's own life, of having some measure of progress and success if what is learned is not passed on to those who come behind?

Nicki Minaj Reveals Her 'Alpha Male' Side

Salon | Posted 04.06.2012 | Women

The new Nicki Minaj album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," is out and set to take the top spot on Billboard's albums next week, despite the fact she’...

Tom Matlack On What Makes A Good Man

Debra Ollivier | Posted 02.07.2012 | Fifty
Debra Ollivier

What does it mean to be a good man? The question preoccupied venture capitalist Tom Matlack so much that he founded The Good Men Project.

What We Need To Teach Younger Men

Ken Solin | Posted 01.22.2012 | Fifty
Ken Solin

Young men need the counsel of Boomers who've figured out how to function emotionally as men. Mentoring hasn't been part of our cultural tradition, but men can--and need to--begin mentoring each other.

Where Have All The 'Good Men' Gone?

The Good Men Project | Posted 01.14.2012 | Fifty

Tom Matlack laments that more men interest themselves in reviews of computer games than accounts of goodness. He also laments that he's aggravating th...

Fathers, Sons and Guns: An Interview With USC Sociologist and Author Michael Messner

Jackson Katz | Posted 12.31.2011 | Parents
Jackson Katz

"I end the book with a letter to my sons, posing this this sort of dilemma for them to ponder: perhaps the meaning of a son's relationship with his father is a sort of puzzle to be deciphered over a lifetime."

Good Dad, Good Man

Eric Payne | Posted 12.13.2011 | Black Voices
Eric Payne

The days of "Do as I say and not as I do" are over. Today's kids, who are always-on, are tech-savvy and have 24/7 Internet access to information which they can use to dispute you.

Self Worth is Not Connected to Net Worth

Ken Solin | Posted 12.07.2011 | Fifty
Ken Solin

Most men buy into the notion that their self-worth can best be measured by their financial success. That belief is totally misguided and it's especially damaging to men over 50 who are struggling financially in tough economic times.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and the Death of the Gentleman, Sportsmanship, and Class in American Society

Michael W. Waters | Posted 11.22.2011 | Religion
Michael W. Waters

But this is much bigger than boxing. What happened in the ring Saturday night is a microcosm of what is taking place within this country. The state of manhood in America is increasingly troubled.

Tracy Morgan's Homophobic Rant Was About Black Manhood

Irene Monroe | Posted 09.04.2011 | Entertainment
Irene Monroe

Morgan's homophobic rant is not about LGBTQ people, but rather it's about the tightly constructed hyper-masculinity of black manhood.

Michael McLaughlin

WATCH: 'Heming Way' Author Decries Loss Of 'Cartoon Character' Masculinity

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McLaughlin | Posted 10.12.2011 | Weird News

They say it's a man's world, but Ernest Hemingway wouldn't believe it if he were alive today, according to Marty Beckerman, author of "The Heming Way....

Marriage Needs a Role Reboot

Nicole Rodgers | Posted 08.15.2011 | Women
Nicole Rodgers

It's no wonder we're all confused about what we're supposed to bring to the table in a marriage and what we're looking for: We're talking to men and women out of both sides of our mouth.

WATCH: Most Masculine Beer Ever?

Posted 08.07.2011 | Comedy

There are few things as special in a man's life as the moment he cracks open an ice cold can of beer after a long day of manual labor, right? At l...

Zero Tolerance: Trump, Schwarzenegger, and Strauss-Kahn

Jim Wallis | Posted 07.26.2011 | Religion
Jim Wallis

While the primary blame for abuse and misdeed against women lies with the perpetrators themselves, we should look next at the good men who say nothing. It's time for good men to hold accountable those who abuse women.

Manhood In Four Moments

Tom Matlack | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Tom Matlack

The following four snapshots from my life in transition show a man at his most successful, most destructive, most vulnerable -- and, finally, most at peace.

Boys into Men

John Graham | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
John Graham

I went to a quiet meeting yesterday at the local Veterans Resource Center in the small rural county where I live. At the meeting were 25 vets, family ...

The Masculine Lament--Hang in There, Guys

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Susan Corso

Newsweek's article made me laugh out loud, not because of our wretched American Male populace, but because I recognized my own experience in their lament.

Why Men Matter

Wendy Sachs | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Wendy Sachs

Recent articles have painted a devastating picture of the current state of America's men, from their earning potential to their downright relevance.

Exclusive Interview With David Kohan, Creator of #*! My Dad Says TV Series, Premiering Tonight

Tom Matlack | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tom Matlack

2010-09-23-davekohancopy.jpg Tom Matlack talks manhood, fatherhood, sexuality (and profanity!) with David Kohan, whose new show, $#*! My Dad Says premieres tonight on CBS.