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The Washington Post | Why young boys need books about inspiring men

A conversation with Richard Reeves on why teaching boys about male nurses and librarians is as important as teaching girls about female justices and astronauts. November 9, 2024.

Boston Globe | Richard Reeves: Boosting men doesn’t come at women’s expense

Addressing their problems shouldn't be a zero-sum game. November 13, 2024.

Forbes | College For All Is Bad For Boys

Insights on gender disparities in education and potential solutions for supporting boys and men. October 18, 2024.

Freakonomics | Why Are Boys and Men in Trouble?

Boys and men are trending downward in education, employment, and mental health. Richard Reeves, author of the book Of Boys and Men, has some solutions that don’t come at the expense of women and girls. Steve pushes him to go further. October 25, 2024.

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Politico | Opinion | Democrats’ Problem With Male Voters Isn’t Complicated

Male grievances can be harnessed by reactionary forces. But there’s a simple way to prevent that. October 17, 2024.

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NPR | Figuring out the male enrollment drop at HBCUs

The absolute number of Black men enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities is the lowest it's been since 1976. October 28, 2024.

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CNN | Political Briefing: Masculinity on the Ballot

This could be a historic election when it comes to the gender gap. Women have strongly supported Vice President Kamala Harris while former President Donald Trump holds a significant advantage with men. October 4, 2024.

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Axios | What's killing working-class men

The rise in overdose deaths and the gender disparity in suicides evidence a troubling American reality: Working-class men are in crisis. September 28, 2024.

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CBS | How gender disparities are affecting men

Story: How gender disparities are affecting men. Featuring AIBM, as well as thoughts from students and leaders on gender disparities at universities. November 11, 2023.

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NPR | Where do different ideas of masculinity fit into the presidential election?

Different ideas of masculinity fit into a potential presidential contest between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. August 29, 2024.

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The Washington Post | Opinion | Men are having a health crisis. Why aren’t we paying attention?

The growing crisis in men’s health has been ignored for decades. August 27, 2024.

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The Wall Street Journal | America’s Young Men Are Falling Even Further Behind

Men in their 20s and early 30s are much more likely than female peers to live with their parents, and many say they feel aimless and isolated. September 28, 2024.

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New York Times | The Ezra Klein Show | The Men - and Boys - Are Not Alright.

AIBM President Richard Reeves joins Ezra Klein of the New York Times to discuss the evidence around how American men are falling behind in education, employment and health. March 10, 2023.

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Good Morning America | How boys are falling behind in elementary school

Evidence points to declines that start early in education for boys. May 21, 2024.

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AP News | Boys graduate high school at lower rates than girls, with lifelong consequences

Boys graduate high school at lower rates than girls, with lifelong consequences. Article cites AIBM analysis of gender gaps in high school graduation. October 28, 2023.

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The Atlantic | Are Gen Z Men and Women Really Drifting Apart?

The much-theorized political rift has yet to show up in actual voting behavior. March 12, 2024.

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The Boston Globe | Why the crisis of men and boys is so hard to talk about

Men are less likely to go to college. Boys have higher rates of suicide and drug overdose. Here’s why it matters and how to help. March 14, 2024.

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Los Angeles Times | Why are men so lonely?

Since 1990, the share of men who lack a single close friend quintupled to 15%, according to a 2021 study by the Survey Center on American Life. January 15, 2024.

Radio

NPR WBUR On Point | Unraveling the secrets of the human Y chromosome

President of AIBM, Richard Reeves, contributes insights on the sequencing of the Y chromosome, emphasizing its implications for understanding male biology and masculinity. October 6, 2023.

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The Economist | Why young men and women are drifting apart

Diverging worldviews could affect politics, families and more. March 13, 2024.

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PBS Newshour | Growing number of men say they are in a friendship recession

More than half of all men report feeling unsatisfied with the size of their friend groups. January 17, 2024.

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C-SPAN Washington Journal | Richard Reeves on the State of Boys and Men in the U.S.

Tia Mitchell with C-SPAN interviews AIBM President Richard Reeves on how the federal government can better support men and boys. January 11, 2023.

Podcast

The Prof G Pod | Algebra of Masculinity

AIBM President Richard Reeves joins Scott Galloway to discuss the concept of relational masculinity, the decline of male connection, and the concentric circles of masculinity. October 25, 2023.

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Vancouver Sun | Dramatic drop in men in mental-health professions bad for everyone

"`The policy challenge is clear: we must lower the barriers for boys and men accessing mental health care,` says an American Institute for Boys and Men report...". February 23, 2024.

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