Defending — Men & Boys
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America’s missing anchors: Why 1 in 3 men are struggling | Beth Akers
There’s a growing national discussion about how men are doing and the unique challenges they face related to purpose, connection, and opportunity in American life.
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Why apprenticeships matter more than ever | Zach Boren
Expanding work-based training can open new doors to upward mobility, especially for men and boys who are struggling to find solid footing in today’s economy.
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What’s next for America in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination?
Following the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, Nic Dunn offers how Americans should respond to political violence and polarization.
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I Love You, Bro: Combating male suicide | Joe Tuia’ana
Men make up nearly 80% of suicide deaths, yet too often their struggles go unseen. We explore how to address the situation.
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Absent fathers are America’s hidden crisis | Ian Rowe
Fatherhood is vanishing from American life, leaving boys and young men struggling with purpose, identity, and belonging.
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Why young men are struggling and how to restore their purpose | Sam Abrams
We explore how changes in campus culture and the loss of brotherhood in many areas of public life have left many young men feeling adrift.
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Are men turning away from college? | Mike Kofoed and Melinda Brock
College has long been seen as a gateway to opportunity and upward mobility. But today, fewer young men are pursuing higher education, accounting for just two out of every five degrees in the U.S. – a reversal of trends seen…
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Utah’s Medicaid Work Reform Explained | Nate Checketts
What does Utah’s Medicaid work reform mean for healthcare and self-reliance?
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Men without work, with Nick Eberstadt
Work is essential for upward mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Yet work is increasingly absent from daily life. What’s behind this trend?
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Richard Reeves on why we need to address the challenges boys and men are facing today
There’s a growing body of evidence that boys and men are struggling in today’s society, and political controversies can make this issue difficult to talk about. We offer a roadmap for finding solutions.