Issues
Plate Carriers Are Now Memes
Plate carriers are now memes. Devoid of all meaning and practicality, they have become nothing more than a symbol. A symbol of what, though? Protection? Rarely. Most often in the modern world, we see them being ill-fitting, worn incorrectly, of low quality, and often with foam plates or no plates at all (anyone who has had to wear one or fit someone for a plate carrier can tell)—and being worn in contexts that rarely serve their intended purpose. They are more often than not used as an intimidation tactic by those who can no longer own firearms.
By Atomic Historian7 days ago in Men
Patterns of Behavior
On March 8, 2025, I drove my son to youth group. The previous week, warm temperatures had melted the stubborn ice from the group leader's sloping yard, but two days before the youth gathered, unexpected snow fell again. The subsequent hard freeze made the leader's driveway and dooryard a glacial nightmare again, and when my son and I arrived, I told him to go in without me. I planned to take my time walking in.
By Mack D. Ames2 months ago in Men
The Missing Conversation Podcast
The “manosphere” is an umbrella term for a collection of interconnected online communities, forums, and social media influencers that focus on men’s issues, masculinity, and gender roles. While some spaces offer legitimate self-improvement advice, the movement is largely defined by anti-feminism, rigid gender stereotypes, and varying degrees of misogyny.
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Men
Sunset's Inching Closer
Final Sunsets Shouldn't Be Known About Sadly, some things, no matter how special, are doomed to end. That's the reality of life. Things that you love will stop being, and people who matter will stop knowing what you really went through. Ultimately, for the majority, you die alone.
By Jason Morton4 months ago in Men
