What a way to close out Day 1 of #CVS2025! 💥 📢 Evening Keynote: Richard V. Reeves American Institute for Boys and Men delivered a sharp, unflinching look at what’s driving political disengagement — especially among young men — and what it means for the future of democracy. 1/3

“85% of apprentices are men—many earning more at the journey level than college grads. It’s a success story worth telling—for our economy, families, and the industries that keep America running.” Read Zach Boren and Richard V. Reeves in RealClearEducation: realcleareducation.com/articles/2025/…

Alcohol-associated cancer deaths have doubled in the U.S. over the past three decades, disproportionately impacting men and people 55 and older, according to a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual conference. abcnews.link/ggPTVZ9

I was honored to join the International Women's Forum World Leadership Conference last week to speak on an issue that we cannot afford to ignore: the struggles facing boys and men—and what this challenge means for our broader society.

Really enjoyed my conversation with Daniel McDermon for The Sun Magazine—we chatted about education, the labor market, reactionary online figures and much more. Full piece here: thesunmagazine.org/articles/594-u… Quick snippet:

CBO is out with its final cost estimate of the tax-and-spending bill passed by the House. - Revenue ⬇️ by $3.7 trillion over 10 years - Spending ⬇️ by $1.3 trillion - Debt ⬆️ by $2.4 trillion over 10 years - Uninsured pop. ⬆️ by 10.9 million in 2034 Full analysis:

Too many men are slipping through the cracks. This #MensHealthMonth, AIBM President Richard V. Reeves explains why improving men’s health is urgent—for men, families, and society. Learn more at aibm.org.

Two years ago today I published this article making the case for phone-freee schools. The case is far stronger today, now that so many schools are getting great results, esp. hearing noise and laughter in the hallways again. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

NEWS: DC Public Schools says it will institute a system-wide bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools starting in the 2025-26 school year. Several middle and high schools already have bans implemented, but this new policy will apply to all DCPS schools.

NEW: Democrats spent $20 million trying to figure out men. We decided to just talk to some. Some of what they said might make you uncomfortable. But if politicians want to actually reach working class men, they need to have more real conversations like this one.

I was really impressed with the thoughtfulness and camaraderie of these young men. Addressing the genuine challenges of boys and men is not in conflict with working on behalf of women and girls. Thanks to them and to More Perfect Union for making this happen

For the data see aibm.org !

Great to be part of this discussion! Thanks to Governor Jared Polis for inviting American Institute for Boys and Men to contribute to this important project

Breaking News: A Minnesota lawmaker and her husband were fatally shot in what Gov. Tim Walz called a “politically motivated assassination.” A separate attack targeted a state senator, he said, and officials warned the gunman was at large. Follow updates. nyti.ms/3HEGTtX

The Center on the United States and Europe Brookings Foreign Policy is now hiring for a Research Assistant! Apply to join a great team of scholars and staff and contribute to our analysis at a consequential time for European security and transatlantic relations. social.icims.com/viewjob/pt1750…

"There is still a lot to do for women and girls in many areas, and there’s growing evidence we need to do more for boys and men." American Institute for Boys and Men President Richard V. Reeves at the #LetsGetReady Vancouver convening. More from the discussion here: nga.org/news/commentar…

NEW: GOP tax bill includes largest cut to US safety net in decades, possibly ever  Medicaid faces ~18% cut; +10 million projected to lose insurance  SNAP faces ~20%; +2 million to lose food stamps  Clinton cut food stamps by ~14%. Reagan cut Medicaid by ~5% across 2 years

A feature I wrote for my fellow insomniacs, one that (I hope) is neither reproachful nor plump with myths and misunderstandings: theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Gendered ideas about careers set in early, with 9th-grade girls almost fours times more likely than boys to expect a career in HEAL. New research post from American Institute for Boys and Men aibm.org/research/what-…

New from American Institute for Boys and Men: A national data tool that lets you see male acceptance rates, enrollment shares, graduation rates, and median earnings for higher ed institutions across America. aibm.org/research/men-i…