Our Words Are Our Weapons

A brilliant writer and nuanced social commentator, Rebecca Solnit captures many of the issues at the heart of the now, sadly, banal replies we often take in the wake of tragic acts of violence. She calls into question how easily we seek comfort in othering those who commit atrocities, seeking to absolve the larger cultural … Continue reading

Lack of Gentle Platonic Touch in Men

I find this to be a wonderful website exploring masculinity in both an affirming and critical way. This article in particle I found to be quite useful in exploring the devastating effects of homophobia and the inability of men to express non-sexualized affection with other men. http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/megasahd-the-lack-of-gentle-platonic-touch-in-mens-lives-is-a-killer/