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May 20, 2026

We analysed the TikTok history of 142 men. Here’s what it taught us about the manosphere

Krista Fisher, The University of Melbourne; Cynthia Miller-Idriss, American University; Emily Lewis, The University of Melbourne; Ruben Benakovic, The University of Melbourne, and Zac Seidler, The University of Melbourne

Three videos, three very different messages about masculinity and health. New research shows this is how the manosphere finds young men.

Graduates of Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government celebrate during commencement exercises in Cambridge, Mass. AP Photo/Steven Senne, File

May 23, 2025

Corey Mitchell, The Conversation

The elite university sued the Trump administration after the government revoked its ability to enroll international students.

Portland police hold back Chandler Pappas, who was with the victim, in the wake of a fatal shooting on Aug. 29, 2020. Nathan Howard/Getty Images

September 8, 2020

Cynthia Miller-Idriss, American University

The increasing visibility of a wide range of militia and vigilante groups has repeatedly caught local communities and national leaders off guard.

Concern about international students displacing domestic ones, are misplaced. Girl Image via www.shutterstock.com

May 7, 2015

Cynthia Miller-Idriss, American University and Bernhard Streitwieser, George Washington University

The number of international students on American campuses has increased by 55%. Are they taking the place of American students ?