Andrew D. S. James is glad we are having civil discourse on such issues as race. But he’d also like us to take some action.
Best of Ethics & Values
Lying About the Truth, Telling the Truth About Lies
When does injustice become justice?
Damned if We Do, Damned if We Don’t
No wonder this is a confusing time for men. Chivalry is dead, and men are to blame.
May I Walk You to Your Car? Chivalry and its Contradictions
Even though biology might not be destiny, Hugo Schwyzer writes, there’s nothing wrong with a man being chivalrous.
Why A-holes Trump Good Men
It’s not so much a case of “nice guys finish last.” They simply get stuck in the middle—and nobody cares about the middle.
I am Man, Hear Me Roar!
Roger Durham discusses the loss of intellectual dialog to loud, vitriolic and sometimes personal attacks on character.
Sexy Headlines and Skimpy Science: The Debate on Women and Attractive Husbands
Andrea Doucet reviews the research on whether women should “go ugly” and draws some conclusions.
Can We Talk About Something Important, Please?
As a culture we love porn. We love guys who cheat. And we really have a lot of trouble getting honest about what it means to be a man. Readers respond to Weiner and breast augmentation.
An Atheist and a Fine Bottle of Wine
Roger Durham finds that in discussions about spirituality, asking questions is more important than finding answers.
Dude, Don’t ‘Neg’
“What’s less authentic than entering into a ‘spontaneous’ social interaction with a script?” Hugo Schwyzer argues that “negging” isn’t cool.
Why Men Should Join SlutWalk
Los Angeles SlutWalk steering committee member and GMPM columnist Hugo Schwyzer argues that SlutWalk is for men, too.
How to Stare at Women
Hugo Schwyzer offers some practical advice for checking out women without making them head for the hills.
The Legend of the Barefoot Bandit
A modern-day folk hero in the tradition of John Dillinger and Pretty Boy Floyd, the Barefoot Bandit captured the imagination of a country going through hard times.
10 Things We Should Be Talking About
I’m Sorry I’m a Teacher
Alan Haskvitz, a teacher for 45 years, honestly didn’t mean to place so many states in danger of going bankrupt. He just wanted a secure retirement plan.
Ethical Pickup Artistry
Where can men find non-misogynist advice for hitting on women?