Of Boys and Men

Towards a sensible approach to measuring masculinity

From deficit-based to strength-based methodology, courtesy of Movember

Jul 8 • Richard V Reeves

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June 2026

Modern fatherhood, my new obsession

Launching an AIBM initiative, substack, and much more...

Jun 19 • Richard V Reeves

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Actually Dads are taking lots of parental leave

Recent reports notwithstanding, and especially where policies are strong.

Jun 10 • Richard V Reeves and Anders Knospe

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May 2026

Honey, Where Did All the Male Workers Go?

As so often, it's a bit complicated. But for sure we need more men in healthcare.

May 27 • Richard V Reeves

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What gender war?

Poison and nonsense online. Progress and common sense in the real world.

May 22 • Richard V Reeves

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Healthy Life Expectancy and the Gender Gap

What causes of death contribute to the HALE gap?

Published on Probably Overthinking It • May 7

Men teach, too

Launching the Male Educator Network. Time to take representation seriously.

May 5 • Richard V Reeves

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April 2026

Modern Wisdom, Round 3

Apparently podcaster Chris Williamson and I are part of the “Gentlemanosphere”.

Apr 20 • Richard V Reeves

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International Patterns in the Life Expectancy Gap

How health and safety policies can close the gaps

Published on Probably Overthinking It • Apr 2

March 2026

How Much of the Life Expectancy Gap Could We Close?

In the United States, it might be more than half

Published on Probably Overthinking It • Mar 26

Richard is going to lose the bracket

How Kalshi and Polymarket are the Juul of 2026

Mar 19 • David Sasaki and Jonathan D. Cohen

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Virginia shows how it's done

Here comes a new Commission on boys and men with near-unanimous bipartisan backing

Mar 12 • Richard V Reeves

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