Swear Like a Good Man
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For the past two centuries, to be the POTUS is to be, quite literally, the man. Naturally, the position of president of the United States is a symbol of masculinity. One man representing us all....
View ArticleThe American Monarchy
Americans remain fascinated with the birthright to rule. America wants a king. No, of course we don’t, you’re undoubtedly thinking right now. That’s preposterous. We’re a proud democracy full of...
View ArticleDoes America Owe Its Military to a Gay Man?
In considering the history of the United States, Nicholas Ferroni feels it is crucial to remember that one of our founding military fathers—a man who has statues, stadiums and parades in his honor—was...
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In this incarnation of the strong against the weak, it’s a maniac with an assault rifle versus school children. “The weak are meat the strong do eat.” That’s my favorite line from my favorite movie of...
View ArticleThanksgiving: At the Intersection of Grace and Sorrow
Tweet Michael C. Phillip writes about the spirit of unity that shapes the history of Thanksgiving. Most Americans associate Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims of Massachusetts, who dedicated a day (or...
View ArticleNelson Mandela: Why the Backlash is Wrong
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View ArticleHeroes, Race, and a Man Named Washington
Tweet Brian Shea seeks to come to terms with the legacy of George Washington, and without the usual excuses. — People who live near Washington, D.C., often get complacent about the many historical...
View ArticleSwear Like a Good Man
This week at the magazine, Keith Ackers muses on the merits of cursing in his essay, “Requiem for an F-Bomb.” He traces his use of profanity from his college years, through his time as a television...
View ArticleWhat Kind of Man Is Obama?
For the past two centuries, to be the POTUS is to be, quite literally, the man. Naturally, the position of president of the United States is a symbol of masculinity. One man representing us all....
View ArticleThe American Monarchy
Americans remain fascinated with the birthright to rule.America wants a king.No, of course we don’t, you’re undoubtedly thinking right now. That’s preposterous. We’re a proud democracy full of rugged,...
View ArticleDoes America Owe Its Military to a Gay Man?
In considering the history of the United States, Nicholas Ferroni feels it is crucial to remember that one of our founding military fathers—a man who has statues, stadiums and parades in his honor—was...
View ArticleNRA, Slavery, Cigarettes, Guns, Lincoln, Mad Men, Cloud Atlas & the Evil of...
In this incarnation of the strong against the weak, it’s a maniac with an assault rifle versus school children.“The weak are meat the strong do eat.”That’s my favorite line from my favorite movie of...
View ArticleThanksgiving: At the Intersection of Grace and Sorrow
Michael C. Phillip writes about the spirit of unity that shapes the history of Thanksgiving.Most Americans associate Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims of Massachusetts, who dedicated a day (or three) of...
View ArticleNelson Mandela: Why the Backlash is Wrong
Wilkine Brutus on how the absurd comments against Mandela are lacking the full scope of context.A typical “but he was a communist” diatribe spewed by a Facebook friend unfortunately occurred after I...
View ArticleHeroes, Race, and a Man Named Washington
Brian Shea seeks to come to terms with the legacy of George Washington, and without the usual excuses.—People who live near Washington, D.C., often get complacent about the many historical landmarks...
View ArticlePopes and Presidents
Patrick Paglen discusses the latest controversy over Pope Francis.—People are complicated and contradictory. I do not mean that people are universally manipulative and say contradictory things (though...
View ArticleIslam and the Vision of America’s Founding Fathers
Embed from Getty ImagesWhat would the founding fathers think of Donald Trump?—A disturbing wind is blowing in American politics this election cycle. A wind that attempts to alienate a segment of...
View Article4 Lessons Hamilton Can Teach Today’s Male Student
The Broadway musical gives all educators and parents significant and timely material for male students.—At last night’s Grammy’s award show, the cast of Hamilton gave fans nationwide a glimpse of the...
View ArticleThe Golden Rule and 9/11’s Crisis of Assumption—from Founding Prophets to...
Assumptions have been called our “windows to the world”—they affect how we view everything.Take these quotes from the great prophets Muhammad and Jesus, still leaders of legions these many eons after...
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