Rewind Noah Berlatsky Apr 15, 2025

The Horror of ‘American Psycho’ Feels All Too Real Right Now

Noah Berlatsky Apr 15, 2025

Mary Harron’s adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's 1991 novel—a portrait of a very specific, ghoulish brand of toxic masculinity—is more than just a genre film. Revisiting it on its 25th anniversary could explain our current leadership.

2024 Election Eric Spitznagel Aug 21, 2024

Tim Walz Is the Role Model Kids Need

Eric Spitznagel Aug 21, 2024

Like many Gen-X cis men, the author grew up on prankster dude-bro humor. But the fare his 13-year old subsists on is far more toxic than anything the writer remembers, which has inspired him to reflect on the Democratic VP candidate’s brand of masculinity.

First Person Kristi Coulter Sep 9, 2022

What Will It Take for Men to Believe Women?

Kristi Coulter Sep 9, 2022

Cis-men dismiss women as hysterical when we tell them our lives are in danger. Then they act surprised when our worst fears are realized.

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Toxic Masculinity Nicole Froio Sep 13, 2021

What Does Modern Masculinity Actually Look Like?

Nicole Froio Sep 13, 2021

We don't want masculinity to be toxic, yet we refuse to let go of the capitalistic and emotional limits that support patriarchal behavior. What then is masculinity's place in society?

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Toxic Masculinity Kristi Coulter Dec 1, 2020

Why Do We Put Up With “Mantrums”?

Kristi Coulter Dec 1, 2020

We have been coddling white men’s hurt feelings and it’s literally costing us American lives.

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All the Rage Jude Doyle Feb 27, 2020

There’s Nothing Revolutionary About Harassing Critics

Jude Doyle Feb 27, 2020

Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders has only half-heartedly disavowed his most abusive devotees—and that will not serve any one of us well, least of all him.

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Toxic Masculinity Dianna Anderson Dec 18, 2019

Joe Biden Accepts Trump’s Challenge to a Man-Off

Dianna Anderson Dec 18, 2019

Why, with so much on the line—not least of all, voting rights and the survival of the planet—is the current Democratic front-runner raging on the low road?

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All the Rage Jude Doyle Jan 24, 2019

Let’s Stop Coddling White Teenage Boys

Jude Doyle Jan 24, 2019

No matter how toxic their behavior, boys like Nick Sandmann are defended, protected, and even encouraged to cultivate their privilege.

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Pressing Issues Jill Filipovic May 23, 2018

When Will the Media Stop Honoring Angry Men?

Jill Filipovic May 23, 2018

As the GOP and much of the mainstream media flail about looking for a "reason" for school shootings, the real problem goes largely unexplored. What are we going to do about America's angry misogynist problem?

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North Korea Alexandra Juhasz Sep 7, 2017

Trump’s Alpha Male Posturing Was Made For Our Social Media Age

Alexandra Juhasz Sep 7, 2017

Trump's loud, aggressive tweets can seem laughable, but they also put our lives at risk. Why has male virility become so dependent on social media virality?