By Medical Xpress, 09/08/26 “…New research published today reveals that Australian high school students have put their health at risk by using a range of nicotine products, including vapes, tobacco and nicotine pouches, with higher cigarette and nicotine pouch use reported among male students. …” Read the entire article: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-teens-nicotine-product-theyre.html
Author: The Boys Initiative
Introducing: On Nordic Boys and Men
By Kristine Landsgard, Substack 09/03/26 “…The increase in attention seems to have happened fast. Richard V. Reeves tells of how his manuscript for Of Boys and Men (2022) went from being refused by all the major publishing houses to being highlighted on Barack Obama’s summer reading list in less than three years. …” Read the READ MORE
HBCUs Are Building New Support Systems for Black Male Students
By Capital B, 09/08/26 “…Black male undergraduate enrollment across all colleges and universities declined about 22% between 2010 and 2022, according to the American Institute for Boys and Men. At HBCUs, the downturn was steeper, dropping 25%. …” Read the entire article: https://capitalbnews.org/black-men-college-enrollment-support/
Clinical psychologist warns too many boys are growing up isolated, disconnected, and without purpose
By My Northwest, 09/11/26 “…A new book is sounding an alarm for parents of boys, arguing that too many young men are growing up isolated, disconnected, and unsure of their purpose. Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Shafali is the author of “Raising Conscious Sons.”…” Read the entire article: https://mynorthwest.com/local/boys-isolated-psychologist/4274860
Democrats and Republicans Are Failing America’s Men | Opinion
By Newsweek, 09/17/26 “…The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and both Republicans and Democrats are squandering a massive opportunity while letting down the country. Neither party is seriously addressing the struggles of boys, sons, fathers, and husbands across America. …” Read the entire article and watch video: https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-and-republicans-are-failing-americas-men-opinion-12443386
Men Are Lonelier Than Ever. The “Toxic Masculinity” Debate May Be Making It Worse
By Men’s Journal, 08/09/26 “…Psychologist Richard V. Reeves has argued that helping boys and men thrive should not be viewed as conflicting with efforts to advance gender equality. Similarly, researchers studying male well-being increasingly emphasize positive masculinity, focusing on responsibility, resilience, empathy, mentorship, and healthy emotional expression. …” Read the entire article: https://health.yahoo.com/your-body/mens-health/articles/men-lonelier-ever-toxic-masculinity-140600272.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr&guccounter=1
Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?
By KSL, 08/02/26 “…An author of several parenting books, including the recently updated “Boys Adrift,” Sax spoke with the Deseret News regarding an educational question vexing Utah and the nation: Why are so many boys and young men struggling to succeed in school? Read the entire article: https://www.ksl.com/article/news/features/education/boys-are-falling-behind-in-school-what-would-help/51605091?utm_source=twitter_share&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=education
Recess is critical to academic and social success, pediatricians say — but many schools have cut it
By Philly Voice, 05/22/26 “…Though many schools have cut back on recess, these periods of free play are crucial for children’s health and academic success, new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics says. …” Read the entire article: https://www.phillyvoice.com/recess-academics-social-development-aap/
What If Schools Are Missing the Brightest Boys
By Tom Golden, 08/13/26 “…We are starting to hear more these days about boys who struggle in school, boys who can’t sit still, or fall behind in reading. This is bringing to light that all too often schools are not built for boys. …” Read the entire article: https://menaregood.substack.com/p/what-if-schools-are-missing-the-brightest
The Gender War Is Real And Goes Far Beyond The Web
By Lisa Britton, 08/13/26 “…Look at education. Young men are a shrinking minority on college campuses, but those on campus are being indoctrinated and silenced for their “privilege.” In K-12 classrooms, typical boy energy is pathologized. Boys are often medicated for normal behaviors because “boys are a problem” and the system is structured for girls. READ MORE