State of Men’s Health Act (2026): A quick explainer

Fact sheet on the State of Men’s Health Act (H.R. 7602), which would assess men’s health outcomes and create an HHS Office of Men’s Health.

March 12, 2026
AIBM staff
United States Capitol and the Senate Building, Washington DC USA
Boys & Men Online

Sensible sports betting: A policy framework

Legal sports betting has gone mainstream, but regulation lags. This policy brief outlines practical reforms to reduce financial and social harm.

January 21, 2026
David Sasaki, Jonathan D. Cohen, Isaac Rose-Berman
Sports betting policy paper Jan 2026
Health, Education & Skills

Deaths of decision-making among young men

Exploring why young men face higher fatality rates—and the proven behavioral strategies that can prevent these deaths.

December 4, 2025
Katie Hill, Jens Ludwig
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Education & Skills

The quiet decline of boys’ sports: Why it matters and what to do about it

Youth sports boost health, academics & social connections. While girls' participation climbs, boys' involvement declines. Explore trends, barriers & solutions.

March 25, 2025
Noah Hendelman, Alanna Williams, David Sasaki
A group of boys huddling on a soccer field.

Policy options to improve insurance coverage of vasectomy

Vasectomy is a safe, effective male contraception option, but coverage disparities in the U.S. create economic barriers, leading couples to choose other methods.

March 13, 2025
Adam Sonfield
Medical equipment on a desk
Education & Skills, Black Boys & Men, Employment

How CTE can help close the gender gap in education

From kindergarten to college, girls outperform boys. Boys are less school-ready, more likely to be expelled or drop out, and earn fewer degrees. CTE programs help bridge these gender gaps.

July 26, 2024
Ben Smith, Will Secker
A group of students working with a teacher in a career and technical education course.
Employment

Fix unemployment insurance to help young men into work

Experience rating in unemployment insurance taxes deters companies from hiring young men, who are viewed as being at higher risk of layoffs.

May 23, 2024
Matt Darling
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