The UN’s recent reports on the treatment of children in Syria and in the Roman Catholic Church revealed some of the despicable acts committed against boys that are part of a disturbing and hidden global trend.
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I’d Sacrifice My Epic Vinyl Collection For These Moments With My Daughter
A photo a day: The project that helped Sean Beaudoin understand the truly amazing human being his daughter was becoming.
I Don’t Pledge Allegiance (to Any Flag)
Dr. Warren Blumenfeld pledges his allegiance to humanity, not to the American flag.
Nerve Cocktails, Frozen Peas and Laughter: One Man’s Vasectomy Story
As Phillip Chesnut was entering the doctor’s office for his vasectomy, the patient on the way out whispered “Good Luck”. Phillip soon found out why.
A Straight Guy’s Love Note to Gay People Everywhere
Jacob Nordby thanks his gay friends around the world for demonstrating for us all the courage to be different.
When Should I Tell My Kids They’re Not Ugly?
Ben Martin wants his kids to feel attractive, but wants them to value inner beauty more.
I Like Pie
Kermet Apio believes pie is the key to the universe. And he’s not afraid to say so.
To the Ticket Agent at the Delta Counter
After losing his temper in front of his kids due to airport delays, Josh Misner met an airline employee who taught him the power of forgiveness
Life with a Famous Father
Tessa Auberjonois on growing up a VIP wallflower.
The Trials and Triumphs of a Joyful Black Man in America
The media-generated perception: being black is synonymous with being poor, uneducated, unmotivated and a burden on society. Michael Taylor is having none of that.
Everyday, Everywhere Myths About Suicide
Sara Gaer and Jim McCauley dismantle the myths about suicide so that people with suicidal ideation can get the help they need.
Which World Do You Belong To?
The problem with the images of perfection we see in the media is that they divide the world in two. Where would you rather belong?
I Never Learned How To Feel
With a clear message to forget his feelings amidst a fractured family, Christian Clifton finds himself robot-like when it comes to his emotions.
With a clear message to forget his feelings amidst a fractured family, Christian Clifton finds himself robot-like when it comes to his emotions.
Baseball’s New Three-Letter Word: CTE
Former Major League Baseball player Ryan Freel committed suicide in 2012. It’s now been confirmed he suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, the national pastime’s first documented case. Neil Cohen discusses how MLB is getting proactive.
17 Reasons I’m Still in Love With You
Just because a relationship is over doesn’t mean we stop loving that person. Mark Radcliffe explores the beauty and the pain of loss.
4 Ways a Girl Taught Me to Be a Better Man
Orin Hahn liked to pretend that he knew what he was doing. It took a little girl to teach him how it’s done.