Month: September 2025

Media and Policy Momentum Builds for Men and Boys

Post author By Edward Bartlett
Post date September 30, 2025

PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Robert Thompson
Email: info@saveservices.org
Phone: +1-301-801-0608

Media and Policy Momentum Builds for Men and Boys

October 1, 2025 – In a stunning development, media outlets — both liberal and conservative — have begun to address the long-overlooked crisis affecting men and boys. The following stories were published or aired in just the past two weeks:

1. On September 29, Fox News’ Jesse Watters devoted a segment to masculinity, noting that “Americans like watching men be men, competitive, tough, and violent.” Watters also interviewed former White House staffer Edward Coristine, who recounted the night he was brutally beaten while walking his friend back to her car. (1)

2. This past week, President Bill Clinton and California Governor Gavin Newsome appeared on C-SPAN to discuss the crisis of men and boys, among other topics. Newsome emphasized, “Look at every critical category — it’s just blinking red lights” for men. (2)

3. Journalist Lisa Britton published an article on September 24 in the Los Angeles Times that noted, “boys and men are facing crises that have been ignored for too long, and it’s time we extend our empathy to them.” (3).

4. CNN’s Michael Smerconish devoted an entire broadcast to exploring male-specific challenges—including rising suicides, collapsing college enrollment, and the inability to purchase a home—signaling a cultural readiness to address male disadvantage (4).

5. Media commentator Gilda Carle urged viewers to “recognize the emotional and relational needs of boys with the same seriousness we show girls.” She emphasized the importance of male role models, fatherhood involvement, and early childhood support programs tailored to boys’ developmental needs (5).

6. A recent City Journal article warns that core masculine virtues like strength, responsibility, and fatherhood are being eroded by cultural hostility toward masculinity. Reviving these values, it argues, is essential to restoring stability in families and communities (6).

The growing media attention is beginning to translate into policy initiatives. California, Maryland, and Connecticut, have taken groundbreaking actions in recent months. California advanced legislation to better support fathers during custody proceedings. Maryland launched a new initiative addressing male mental health and suicide prevention. Connecticut approved funding to study and address the growing education gap affecting boys (7).

SAVE notes that research continues to debunk old narratives. Contrary to stereotypes, men hold stronger pro-family values than women. Men are more committed to marriage, parenting, are more pro-life, and are less likely to engage in child abuse, infidelity, or divorce (8).

SAVE is a 501(c)3 organization working for gender fairness and equal rights for men.

Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zriT02FFVjA

5. https://pjmedia.com/gilda-carle/2025/09/10/rx-for-mens-mental-health-dump-mean-girls-and-choose-real-women-n4943517#google_vignette

6. https://www.city-journal.org/multimedia/masculinity-under-fire-reclaiming-strength-and-responsibility-in-america

7. https://www.saveservices.org/2025/09/three-states-take-action-to-support-men-and-boys/

8. https://www.saveservices.org/2025/09/defying-cultural-assault-men-more-likely-than-women-to-embrace-family-values/

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Vladimir Lenin, Feminist Visionary

Post author By Edward Bartlett
Post date September 27, 2025

Vladimir Lenin, Feminist Visionary

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September 27, 2025

Vladimir Lenin, as a Marxist revolutionary, viewed feminism primarily through the lens of class struggle, emphasizing the liberation of women as part of the broader socialist revolution. He believed that women’s oppression was rooted in the capitalist system and that true emancipation required dismantling class structures. Below are key points summarizing Lenin’s views on feminism, supported by citations from his writings and speeches:

Women’s Emancipation and Socialism: Lenin argued that women’s liberation could only be achieved through socialism, as capitalism perpetuated their economic and social subjugation. In his 1919 speech to the First All-Russia Congress of Working Women, he stated:
“The status of women up to now has been compared to that of a slave; women have been tied to the home, and only socialism can save them from this.”
(Source: Lenin, V.I., “The Tasks of the Working Women’s Movement in the Soviet Republic,” 1919, Collected Works, Vol. 30, p. 43)
Critique of Bourgeois Feminism: Lenin was critical of feminist movements that focused solely on gender equality without addressing class oppression. He saw such “bourgeois feminism” as limited, benefiting only upper-class women while ignoring the plight of working-class women. In a conversation with Clara Zetkin, a German Marxist, he remarked:
“The feminist movement, the real feminist movement, is a mass movement of proletarian women… The bourgeois women’s movement does not want to and cannot take up the fight for the real emancipation of women.”
(Source: Zetkin, Clara, “Lenin on the Women’s Question,” 1920, recalling Lenin’s views)
Practical Measures for Women’s Liberation: Lenin advocated for practical steps to alleviate women’s burdens, such as communal kitchens, nurseries, and legal equality, to enable their participation in socialist society. In his 1920 article, he wrote:
“To effect the complete emancipation of women and to make them really equal with men, we must have a social economy, and the participation of women in general productive labor.”
(Source: Lenin, V.I., “On International Women’s Day,” 1920, Collected Works, Vol. 30, p. 408)
Women’s Role in the Revolution: Lenin emphasized the importance of women in revolutionary work, urging their active involvement in building socialism. In a 1920 message to working women, he said:
“Every working woman must become a conscious fighter for socialism, for only socialism will bring women complete equality and liberation.”
(Source: Lenin, V.I., “To the Working Women,” 1920, Collected Works, Vol. 30, p. 407)

Context and Analysis:

Lenin’s views on feminism were not about gender equality in isolation but about integrating women’s liberation into the broader Marxist framework. He saw capitalism as the root of women’s oppression, with domestic labor and economic dependence reinforcing their subjugation. His focus was on mobilizing women for the socialist cause, encouraging their participation in labor and political life while criticizing feminist movements that did not challenge the class system.

Sources for Further Reading:

Lenin, V.I., Collected Works, Volumes 30 and 32 (Progress Publishers, Moscow).
Zetkin, Clara, “Lenin on the Women’s Question,” 1920, available in Marxist archives.
Lenin’s speeches and writings on women’s issues, accessible via Marxist Internet Archive (marxists.org).

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Snowball Effect Following Obama Endorsement of Enhanced Programs for Men and Boys

Post author By Edward Bartlett
Post date September 19, 2025

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Contact: Robert Thompson
Email: info@saveservices.org
Phone: +1-301-801-0608

Snowball Effect Following Obama Endorsement of Enhanced Programs for Men and Boys

September 22, 2025 – On July 16, former president Barack Obama spoke out on the need to develop tailored programs for young males. In heartfelt manner, he recounted:

“We rightly have tried to invest in girls to make sure that there’s a level playing field, and they’re not barred from opportunities. But we haven’t been as willing, I think, to be intentional about investing in the boys. And that’s been a mistake. And I think people are starting to recognize that. … [T]he public at large that’s starting to see like, hey, we gotta do better by our boys.” (1)

Obama’s statement inspired other Democratic leaders to take action.

Two weeks later, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued a Proclamation recognizing International Falsely Accused Awareness Day, which took place on September 9. The Proclamation urged reflection on “fairness, truth, and justice in the legal system,” noting that many Americans have experienced or know someone who has experienced a false accusation (2). According to a recent YouGov survey, falsely accused men outnumber falsely accused women by a two-to-one margin (3).

Last Tuesday, September 16, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom established an ambitious and unprecedented California Men’s Service Challenge. The Challenge calls on 10,000 men around California to mentor, coach, and tutor. The Challenge consists of alliances with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mentor California, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, the Giants Community Fund, and the American Institute for Boys and Men (4).

That very same day, Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland announced $20 million in grants to promote a project to uplift young men and boys, Maryland Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates, and four community colleges to support implementation of the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model (5).

Earlier this year, Democratic senators Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Ruben Gallego of Arizona co-sponsored the Dads Matter Act of 2025. (6) In addition, Senator Ted Lieu of California announced his membership in the congressional Men’s Health Caucus. (7)

Stop Abusive and Violent Environments (SAVE) has identified 12 areas of male inequality, spanning education, health, false allegations, partner abuse, homelessness, media portrayals, and more—each requiring focused, good-faith solutions (8).

Momentum for gender equality for men is also bipartisan, with leaders in both parties elevating men’s issues and male voters described as a decisive “power demographic” (9).

SAVE invites Democratic lawmakers to lead with evidence-based steps that reconnect young men to community, reduce suicide, and safeguard civil rights—advances that strengthen families and communities for everyone.

SAVE is a 501(c)3 organization working for gender fairness and equal rights for men.

Links:

(1) https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/barack-obama-reveals-why-difficult-210519735.html

(2) https://frankreport.com/2025/08/31/connecticut-governor-acknowledges-fragile-state-of-american-due-process/

(3) https://endtodv.org/pr/survey-false-allegations-of-abuse-are-a-global-problem-women-most-often-the-accusers/

(4) https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/16/governor-newsom-launches-new-statewide-service-effort-to-support-the-well-being-of-young-men/

(5) https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/Governor-Moore-Arnold-Ventures-Announce-$20-Million-In-Grant-Awards-To-Support-Programs-That-Help-Maryland-Youth-Thrive.aspx

(6) https://www.marshall.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-marshall-warnock-gallego-introduce-legislation-promoting-fatherhood-engagement/

(7) https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-launches-mens-health-caucus-119th-congress

(8) https://www.menandboys.net/

(9) https://www.saveservices.org/2025/08/men-are-emerging-from-the-political-wilderness-as-r-and-d-lawmakers-speak-out/

Men and Boys

Defying Cultural Assault, Men More Likely Than Women to Embrace Family Values

Post author By Edward Bartlett
Post date September 8, 2025

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Robert Thompson

Telephone: +1-301-801-0608

Email: info@saveservices.org

Defying Cultural Assault, Men More Likely Than Women to Embrace Family Values

WASHINGTON / September 10, 2025 – In the 1960s, feminist Kate Millett convened consciousness-raising sessions for liberal women. The back-and-forth recitations went like this (1):

“And how do we make Cultural Revolution?” Millett asked the group.
“By destroying the American family!” the women answered.
“How do we destroy the family?” Millett came back.
“By destroying the American Patriarch,” they cried exuberantly.
“And how do we destroy the American Patriarch?” Millett replied.
“By taking away his power!”

In response, Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, wrote a searing exposé about our nation’s long-standing cultural assault on fathers: “America has spent about 60 years exhausting the alternatives to fatherhood—and the collateral damage is all around us.” (2)

Despite this long-standing cultural attack, men remain — perhaps miraculously – more likely than women to embrace a broad range of pro-family values and beliefs:

Commitment to the Goals of Marriage: Men are more likely than women to agree that married persons are more likely to find happiness: Men: 38%; Women: 22%. (3)
Parental Aspirations: Single young men are more likely than their female counterparts to aspire to become a parent. Men: 57%; Women: 45%. (4)
Ideal Family Size: Men desire to have a larger number of children. In response to the question, “What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have?”, the percentage of persons who responded, three or more children: Men: 48%; Women: 37%. (5)
Pro-Life: Men are more likely to identify as being “pro-life.” Men: 47%; Women: 44%. (6)
Intimate Partner Violence: Men are less likely than women to engage in domestic violence. Number of domestic violence victims in the past 12 months: Male: 5.5 million; Female: 4.8 million (7). The great majority of domestic violence perpetrators are opposite-sex partners.
Child Abuse: Fathers are less likely than mothers to engage in child abuse: Father-only abuse: 125,493 child-victims; Mother-only abuse: 189,635 child-victims. (8)
False Allegations of Abuse: Men are less likely to make false allegations of abuse, compared to women: Male: 39%; Female: 61%. (9)
Infidelity: Only 11% of husbands, compared to 14% of wives, had been involved in an extramarital affair, as of 2021-2022. (10)
Divorce: Husbands initiate 31 % of all divorces, while wives seek 69% of divorces. (11)

Kevin Roberts concluded his commentary by taking a jab at the old feminist adage about fish and bicycles. He wrote: “A fish may or may not need a bicycle, but women and children very much need men.” The time is long-overdue to celebrate men’s interest, capacity, and participation in healthy family life.

SAVE – Stop Abusive and Violent Environments – is a 501(c)3 organization working to assure due process, fairness, and equal opportunities for men.

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