Symposium on Young American Men

NOVEMBER 3: lawmakers, experts, men's groups, faith leaders, and MORE discuss solutions to help young men live happier, healthier, and more connected lives.

[Ellen Carmichael @ellencarmichael]

Sponsorships now open! The 2026 @MenSymposium returns Sept. 24–25 in Washington, D.C. — new venue, new programming, and more. A premier opportunity to reach the policymakers and leaders driving convo on young men. Email [email protected] for prospectus/info!

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Virginia becoming the first state to create a permanent state level commission for boys and men is a promising step!

As Del. Josh Thomas (@VA_JET) noted, we cannot stand by as we lose a generation of men.

More states must take up similar initiatives.

[TheTinMen @TheTinMenBlog]

For years now, various groups of brave advocates have been working tirelessly to set up state level commissions for boys and men, to tackle some of the dire issues those across America are facing.

Watching from across the pond, it is clear that the struggle has been incredibly difficult, and so often beleaguered by heartache and disappointment.

Quite rightly, around 37 states have commissions for women and girls, which is a welcome thing.

However not one state has a commission for boys and men; to address male suicide, mens mental health, boys failing education, poor literacy rates, homelessness, addiction, incarceration, fatherlessness, and a whole litany of problems and tragic outcomes, that have been swept under the rug for generations.

But this could be about to change…

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We were honored to have Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of @KofC speak at the Symposium earlier this year. Read more about it in their monthly magazine:
https://t.co/4qGf6FT2Qs

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Read the full piece from @DrDawnWiese here: https://t.co/aBJn0qr307

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FRATERNITY BENEFITS: “They’re very likely to have a male mentor (71% fraternity, 42% non-affiliated) and maintain close friendships (64% of fraternity men have three or more close friends, compared to 36% of non-affiliated men).” 👇

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.@slsatel shares how the psychiatrist’s office isn’t always the right answer when solving men’s issues.
Learn more here: https://t.co/iqlwVHpips

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Men need community. Dan Kain’s Brotherhood DMV is bringing it back by connecting men across the DC area.

Watch the full conversation here: https://t.co/iqlwVHpips

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Learn more about the survey findings here: https://t.co/B8tafJDPH0

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Men who say their life is going as expected have male mentors, exercise regularly, and are religious:
https://t.co/fdB1NN2OAj

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Watch the full video here: https://t.co/kNJ0iRAf2z

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New @cygnal data sheds light on behaviors that correlate with “the man who says his life is not on track,” including spending over 6 hours per day online & less than 5 per week doing social activities.

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The results from our nationwide @cygnal survey of 1,000 males ages 16 to 28 were shocking. Here are some of the top findings.

Delve into the full report here: https://t.co/Ok4jtufe2j

[American Council of Trustees and Alumni @goACTA]

Monday's @MenSymposium was a stellar event featuring excellent panels focused on impact and solutions. Congrats to @ellencarmichael @TheLafayetteCo & @Cygnal for a fantastic inaugural event!

Here's ACTA's Steve McGuire on the importance of spaces for young men on campus:

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This was featured at @MenSymposium by @sfmcguire79

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Thanks @Politico for numerous write-ups on yesterday's @MenSymposium, including this little Playbook blurb that illustrates just how bipartisan and thorough yesterday was.

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Thanks for joining us and sharing your perspective! #YoungAmericanMen

[Senator John Cornyn @JohnCornyn]

Enjoyed speaking to @MenSymposium about revitalizing the American workforce by enacting work requirements for means-tested programs.

The #OBBB helped do that through a provision I have long championed to get able-bodied adults back to work.

[Ellen Carmichael @ellencarmichael]

THREAD: As a part of yesterday's inaugural @MenSymposium, @TheLafayetteCo and our polling partner @Cygnal released a survey of 1,000 males ages 16 to 28. The findings were... extremely alarming. But there were a few silver linings. Keep reading.

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Thank you for tuning into the Symposium on #YoungAmericanMen! If you missed a panel, you can watch the full recap here: https://t.co/EN2wXZpLIl

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THE CAMPUS CHALLENGE: Our final panel is discussing solutions to declining male enrollment and improving academic outcomes. Listen here: https://t.co/EN2wXZpLIl

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Live from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. 🎙️ Watch here: https://t.co/EN2wXZpLIl