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Men’s Equality Network

#GenderEqualityForMen

Discussions about “gender equality” typically focus only on issues that pertain to women. But what about gender equality for men? Many persons are surprised to learn that American men are lagging behind women in many ways:

• • 12 Areas of Male Disadvantage
  • Lawmaker  Statements that are Supportive of Men and Fathers
  • Men are the Backbone of Civilization

Men’s Equality Network booth at the International Students for Liberty conference, Feb. 7, 2025, Washington, D.C. —>

State-Level Developments:

• Bills Introduced:
  • Colorado: The Parental Equality and Child Empowerment Act (PEACE) Act, SB26-027 will establish a rebuttable presumption of equal shared parenting.
  • Maryland: House Bill 341 was introduced on January 19, 2026 to establish a Maryland Commission for Boys’ and Men’s Health.
  • Virginia: SB447 to create an Advisory Commission for Boys and Men — Unanimously approved in the House and Senate.
  • Washington State: House Bill 2401 is designed to establish a Commission on Boys and Men. Approved in the House on February 9, 2026. See photograph of lawmakers at top of this page.
  • Shared Parenting: Several states have introduced bills to promote shared parenting, for example, the Time Taken Back bill in Missouri.
  • Fatherhood: Several states have received funding from the federal Administration for Children & Families to promote fatherhood.
• Executive Branch Efforts:
  • California: Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order in July, 2025 to support young men and boys, and to reduce male suicide rates.
  • Maryland: During his 2025 State of the State Address, Gov. Wes Moore announced an “all-of-government” effort to “uplift our men and boys.” Proposed efforts include strengthening recruitment of male educators, establishing partnerships, and more.
  • Michigan: With the support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential hosted its first Moving Michigan Males Forward Convening on December 3, 2025.
  • Utah: On January 8, 2026, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox convened a Men and Boys Well-being Symposium.
• Press release:
  • Three Quarters of Americans Support Special Measures for Men, As Governors Continue to Speak Out 

Elections:

• Whoever Wins the Male Vote, Wins the Election
• Around the World, Male Voters Are Becoming the New ‘Power Demographic’
• How to Engage with the Male Voter to Assure Election Victory