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Men’s Equality Network

#GenderEqualityForMen

Debates about “gender equality” typically focus only on issues that pertain to women. But what about gender equality as it applies to men? Many persons are surprised to learn that American men are lagging behind women in many ways — see 12 areas of male disadvantage.

Highlights:

• Men are the Backbone of Civilization

• Men’s Equality Network booth at the International Students for Liberty conference, Feb. 7, 2025, Washington, D.C. —>
• Elections:
  • Wendy McElroy: Young Male Voters Are the New Power Demographic

National Survey:

• A national survey found that 73% of Americans agree that society should invest in addressing the societal challenges that men face, such as higher rates of suicide, homelessness, and work fatalities.
• 57% of survey respondents supported greater “mental health support specifically for men.”
• See detailed results, by sex, age, race, education, etc.
• Press release:
  • Three Quarters of Americans Support Special Measures for Men, As Governors Continue to Speak Out 

State Commissions:

• Fatherhood Commissions – Existing commissions
• Washington State Commission on Boys and Men – Proposed
  • Bill: HB 1266
  • One-page summary

Supportive Statements: 

• Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer:
  • “I’m signing an executive directive that will make an effort to reach more young men and boost their enrollment in our higher education and skills training programs.”
• Vice President JD Vance:
  • “My message to young men is don’t allow this broken culture to send you a message that you’re a bad person because you’re a man, because you like to tell a joke, because you like to have a beer with your friends, or because you’re competitive.”
• Maryland Gov. Wes Moore:
  • “The data are telling we need to have greater statewide focus on supporting and elevating our men and boys…. If we truly want to unleash the power of Maryland’s labor force, we need to make sure that our men and boys are all right,  and our men and boys are not continuing to fall behind.” (Standing ovation)
  • Video (four minutes)
  • Interview with Tim Miller on The Bulwark (45 minutes)
• Sen. Josh Hawley, Missouri:
  • “Of all the things this country needs—stronger borders, better-paying jobs, some basic safety on our streets—above all, America needs stronger men. The left has spent decades running men down, blaming them for everything from climate change to ‘the patriarchy.’ They’re wrong. Strong men aren’t the problem. For America, stronger, better men are the solution.”
• Rep. Frederica Wilson, 24th District of Florida:
  • “The U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB) is the culmination of my work as U.S. Congresswoman to empower our Black men and boys.”

Press Releases:

• March 3: #GenderEqualityForMen: Global Surge of Support for Men and Boys
• February 10: Deceptive Feminist Narrative Has Tragic Consequences for Men’s Health
• February 5: White Men Targeted by FAA’s Discriminatory DEI Program
• January 22:  As President Trump Issues D.E.I. Order, Private Sector Begins to Phase Out Discriminatory Programs
• January 15: Apocalypse Now: LA Residents Pay the Price for Corrupt D.E.I. Ideology 

• January 9:  School Administrators Must Stop Egregious D.E.I. Discrimination Against Male Students and Teachers
• December 18: Outrage Over Department of Education $1 Billion Support for D.E.I. Programs 

The Men’s Equality Network is the U.S.-based affiliate of the International Council for Men and Boys.

See listing of current MEM members.