Published: Question of the Day (June 2, 2015)
These were really formative years. The 20-something years are often as sharply defined by the “something” aspect of that term than by their numerical designation. This is the decade in which so many of us struggle to find ourselves in our careers; for some, the path lies clearly in front of us, while for others it wind around and is covered in shadows.With... Read Original Article
Published: Good Men Project (June 2, 2015)
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Last Saturday I published an editorial called “3 Correctable Behaviors That Destroy Relationships.” Drawing from a particularly ugly falling out that I had recently experienced with an ex-girlfriend, the article’s immediate goal was to critique common social behaviors and mindsets that (I argue) inhibit empathy and cause people to unfairly judge each other.... Read Original Article
Published: Good Men Project (May 30, 2015)
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Roughly four weeks ago, an ex-girlfriend of mine (with whom I had maintained a close friendship for the year-and-a-half since our break up) texted me that she wished I wasn’t always analyzing her.... Read Original Article
Published: Daily Dot (May 28, 2015)
In his new book, Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America, Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul declares that the GOP brand “sucks” and is “broken.” From those big declarations, he goes on to discuss his personal affinity for nature (describing himself as a “tree hugger”) and his ability to find common ground with racial minorities (mainly through his opposition to the growing prison-industrial complex).... Read Original Article
Published: Good Men Project (May 28, 2015)
Since this article was inspired by a personal experience, it seems only fair that I open it with a confession:
I have complained about being “friend zoned.”
Thankfully it’s been years since I’ve done this, but I can’t say it hasn’t happened at all.
Published: Daily Dot (May 27, 2015)
While Rand Paul’s name often appears on lists of leading Republican presidential nominees, his well-known libertarian streak is often cited as a prime reason why he most likely won’t be nominated. His National Security Agency opposition might make him popular on the Internet, but he’s the definition of a wild card.... Read Original Article