‘It's almost like society stopped caring:’ Maryland Governor Emphasizes Need to Help Men

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‘It’s almost like society stopped caring:’ Maryland Governor Emphasizes Need to Help Men

March 27, 2025 / WASHINGTON – Growing numbers of lawmakers are expressing concern about the numerous areas in which men are lagging behind women. Studies show men have fallen behind women in 12 major areas such as health, education, homelessness, and more. (1)

During his recent State of the State address to Maryland lawmakers, democratic Governor Wes Moore recently revealed how men are dropping out the workforce, which is affecting the economic development of the state. He emphasized, “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.” These comments attracted a standing ovation among lawmakers in the audience. (2)

During a subsequent 40-minute interview on March 25, Moore further expounded on his concerns about the state of men, and shared experiences from his personal life.(3)

Governor Moore noted that over the past 30 years, there has been a move by society to address women and girls issues in the areas of education, employment, and salary. Moore emphasized that we now need to look at the data pertaining to young men and boys, in particular:

Participation in the workforce
Suicide
College enrollments
Juvenile justice system
Men as teachers and nurses

“It is very personal for me, because I was one of those young men and boys that we’re trying to reach,” Moore revealed. “And I felt like so many of the conversations that were being had about me were not being had with me.”

Moore worried that “I think we have stopped being curious. We have stopped caring. We have stopped asking…It’s almost like society stopped caring.” Moore then noted, men are asking, “Do you care about me and my future? Are you actually interested in removing the barriers that have, in many ways, been in front of these men and boys?”

Moore said he is making it a priority with his cabinet secretaries to focus on helping men and boys in Maryland.

SAVE calls on state and national lawmakers around the country to implement programs to overcome the challenges that men and boys face.

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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