Michael Hafford

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The Darkest, Saddest Place in Sports: A Los Angeles Chargers Home Game

We ventured into the StubHub Center for the Chargers home opener in Los Angeles this weekend. It was not for the fainthearted. Or really for anybody.
Michael Hafford
9.19.17
Los Angeles

The Mysterious James Goldstein: Style Icon, NBA Super Fan... "Asshole" Landlord?

Jimmy Goldstein has been to every NBA Finals game for the past 40 years. He's a style icon. He's also a mobile home park mogul with a long history of litigation.
Michael Hafford
6.8.16
Stuff

A Brief History of Americans Revolting Against Their Government

Americans have looked for a reason to rebel against stuff since our nation's founding.
Michael Hafford
1.7.16
male feminist here

Male Feminist Unpacks Your Favorite Holiday Films

You may think Rudolph is woke, but most Christmas movies have a problematic underbelly...just waiting to be explained by a Ho Ho Hero like you.
Michael Hafford
12.24.15
Rap

VICE Sports Q&A: ​Meet the Duo Behind the Kristaps Porzingis Rap Anthem

Kristaps Porzingis is not only a hoop phenomenon and leading candidate for Rookie of the Year; the Knicks star is also the subject of one of 2015's hottest tracks, straight out of Latvia.
Michael Hafford
12.11.15
male feminist here

The Male Feminist's Guide to Menstruation

Male Feminists should be the captains on the ships of women navigating the Red Sea. Here's how to do that.
Michael Hafford
12.9.15
male feminist here

How to Come Out as a Male Feminist at Thanksgiving

For families entrenched in double reverse patriarchy, Male Feminism can be hard to stomach.
Michael Hafford
11.25.15
Politics

Which Presidential Candidate Is the Most Male Feminist Candidate?

For the politically active Male Feminist, this weekend's Democratic debate offered more questions than answers.
Michael Hafford
11.16.15
Stuff

John McManus Wrote the Best Short Story About a Thomas Jefferson Clone You’ll Read This Year

We spoke to the author of "Fox Tooth Heart" about his long break from publication and why shame is the most powerful and revealing emotion.
Michael Hafford
11.13.15
male feminist here

Confused Male Feminist Reacts to New Twitter 'Heart' Design

Yesterday, Twitter unveiled a new design feature: The iconic "fav" star is now a heart. Is this creepy, a threat to masculinity, or an opportunity to demonstrate sensitivity to women's needs? The Male Feminist investigates.
Michael Hafford
11.4.15
Culture

Male Feminist Investigates How to Become Male Witch

We talked to a male witch about how he joined his coven, common misconceptions about male witchery, and why you should never, ever use the term "warlock."
Michael Hafford
10.28.15
VICE vs Video games

'Slug Street Scrappers' Tries to Make Fighting Video Games Real

Micah Brock liked 'Streets of Rage' so much he decided to make an extremely goofy YouTube channel inspired by it.
Michael Hafford
10.26.15
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