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
Category: Advocacy for Boys
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
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
The Evolved Male in the Modern Classroom
By David Geary, SAGE Journals 05/16/26 “…I elucidate the educational and occupational struggles of boys and men using an evolutionary framework. This perspective is useful in explaining boys’ relative disadvantage in language and reading development and their advantage in visuospatial and mechanical abilities. …” Read the paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00027162261422986?__cf_chl_f_tk=7VM6sbUZPDXi4km2UYAB02CZUWrvRSAEybF0vuJ1x_k-1783388817-1.0.1.1-N.nkkRkt56tBmGFwwXUbudeu3nbE2cFgMGIaZEoCjtM
MARYLAND’S Young Men and Boys Initiative
Created by Governor Wes Moore “…”In Maryland, we are going to be a state that sees our young men and boys not as problems to be solved, but as assets to be unearthed.”c- Governor Wes Moore …” Visit the website: https://goc.maryland.gov/Pages/YMBinitiative.aspx
Men’s Health Month ’26 Begins with Record Proclamations, AP News Coverage, & Growing National Momentum for Men’s Health
By National Law Review, 06/01/26 “…”As we celebrate the 31st year of Men’s Health Month, we’re encouraged by the growing recognition that men’s health matters to everyone,” said Ronald Henry, President of Men’s Health Network. “The record number of proclamations, increasing media attention, expanding international participation, and growing policy discussions demonstrate that communities are ready READ MORE