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Next Gen Men
Next Gen Men builds better men through youth and peer engagement, education, and empowerment.
📣 We're hiring an NGM Alliance Coordinator at Next Gen Men!
Do you spend a lot of time on Discord? Play video games? Care about the wellbeing of boys and young men? This one's for you. 🎮
This is a full-time, fully remote role (40 hrs/week, $50–60k) for people legally entitled to work in Canada 🇨🇦 that supports NGMA - our thriving Discord community for boys aged 13–17 that has already logged over 1 million messages.
You'll onboard new members, run gaming events (#D&D, #Minecraft, #Fortnite, and more), build real relationships with young people, and help steer a community that's meaningfully changing how boys show up for each other online.
You don't need to be an expert in gender and masculinity - that's our job to share. We need someone who lives in online spaces, is experienced with young people, and knows how to keep a community thriving. Some evenings and weekends are part of the work.
If that sounds like you (or someone you know), applications are open until June 4, 2026.
Check out the full posting (link in bio) and please share with your networks - especially folks who work with youth and actually get internet culture.
#RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #Hiring #JobOpportunity #YouthWork #PositiveMasculinity #Discord #GamingCommunity
🇧🇷 NGM's Jake Stika is heading to the MenCare Changemaker Summit in Rio this month as one of 100 leaders from over 40 countries across seven action tracks to advance solutions for some of the biggest problems facing men, boys and manhood around the world today.
Led by @equimundo_org and @WOWglobal, the Summit brings together global leaders rethinking masculinity, care & equality.
Jake will be sharing what we've learned building NGM Alliance — the "safest place for boys on the internet" as one young man called it — a space where tweens & teens explore healthy masculinity, support each other's mental wellness, and prove that caring online communities for boys are not just possible, they're powerful.
He'll also be part of the Boys & Men Festival, open to all 🧡
Find out more at @equimundo_org and @WOWglobal
#MenCare #FestivalMasculinidades #BoysAndMenFestival #PositiveMasculinity #DigitalWellbeing
Congratulations, @nextgenmen! 🎉
They’ve been named to our third cohort of grantees. With support from our dynamic partners and supporters, we raised $1.9 million in grants, which were pooled and allocated to 24 youth- and intergenerationally-led organizations focused on advancing tech accountability, youth mental health, responsible AI, and tech-based climate solutions.
Next Gen Men is a Canadian nonprofit whose work is dedicated to changing how the world sees, acts, and thinks about masculinity. They bring together perspectives from across North America, across genders, and across backgrounds to talk about why we all have a stake in the future of masculinity.
Learn more about the amazing work they’re doing 👇
https://www.nextgenmen.ca/
Check out all of our 2026 grantees 🔗 in bio.
#youthpower #RTYPF #responsibletech
What a wonderful three days at the Health Summit and PHE National Conference in Vancouver #phevancity2026
📣 We’re hiring a Senior Marketing Manager at Next Gen Men!
This is a full-time, fully remote role (40 hrs/week, $75–85k) leading marketing across our Education & Training workshops, Youth Lab, and Voice Male magazine.
You’ll own our digital presence, from strategy to execution – think content plans, social campaigns, and short-form video – and help shape how boys and men see themselves in a changing world.
You don’t need to be an expert in gender and masculinity – that’s our job to share. We’re looking for a professional marketer who is systems-oriented, conversion-focused, and measured by results, with strong social, video, and copywriting skills. Experience with Twitch, TikTok, Discord, or esports is a big plus.
If that sounds like you (or someone you know), applications are open until May 15, 2025.
Check out the full posting here and please share with your networks – especially folks in marketing who care about culture change.
#RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #Hiring #JobOpportunity #MarketingManager #PositiveMasculinity
We're a 2026 Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) grantee! 🚨
Young people deserve technology that works for them – not against them. That's why this recognition means so much: it's an investment in the work of making digital spaces – like our Discord server, Next Gen Men Alliance – safer, healthier, and more accountable for youth.
RTYPF's third cohort includes 24 youth- and intergenerationally-led organizations, sharing $1.9M in grants across tech accountability, youth mental health, responsible AI & climate solutions.
Congrats to our fellow grantees 🧡 @halfthestory @agentsofinfluencegame @ai_consensus @intimacyjustice @civicsunplugged @cybercollectiveorg @deciferstudio @designitforus @despierta.clt future_incubator @genzforchange @generationpatient @innoforeveryone @kystuvoiceteam @kinstonteens NClude Inc @nosonovember @oursubscription @reboot_hq Rooted Futures Lab trubel&co @youngpeoplesalliance @youth_for_privacy
Learn more 👇 www.rtyouthpower.org/fund3
#YouthDevelopment #DigitalWellbeing #ResponsibleTech #RTYPF
Boys and young men are already online. The question is whether we show up with them.
The risks are real – extremist content, financial sextortion, and influencers selling harmful ideas as "self-help." But online spaces don't have to work against young people. With the right design, they can be places where boys actually open up, connect, and grow.
We've seen it happen. NGM Alliance, our Discord community, has generated over 900,000 messages over nearly six years. Here's what one member shared:
"I came into the server high key homophobic… the NGM[A] server genuinely helped me with that." — Zane, 15
That kind of change doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentional design, clear moderation, and community structures young people actually trust.
On April 16, we're hosting a hands-on workshop – Building Safe Online Communities for Youth – to share exactly how we do it, backed by five years of experience and our first-ever evaluation.
You'll walk away with:
✅ Tools for structuring and managing pro-social online communities
✅ Moderation approaches that balance safety with trust
✅ A framework for responding when things go wrong
✅ Strategies for centering youth voice from day one
... and the confidence to start building online spaces where young men can actually thrive.
🗓 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM PDT / 1:00–2:30 PM EDT
💻 On Zoom
Register via our link in bio!
Only 2 weeks to go until our upcoming webinar! ⏰
First Panel – The Hidden Frontline: Caregiving, Masculinity, and Violence Prevention
Caregiving and invisible labour are still disproportionately carried by women. These inequalities are deeply connected to gender norms that reinforce power imbalances and contribute to intimate partner violence.
In this conversation, we’ll explore how centering care as a prevention strategy can reshape relationships, communities, and institutions.
Meet Our Speakers 👀
🩵 Farrah Khan
Farrah Khan is the founder and CEO of Possibility Seeds, a Canadian social purpose enterprise advancing gender equity through strategic systems change. Farrah brings a bold vision to designing transformative, accountable, and future-ready systems.
🩵 Tony Porter
Tony Porter is an author, educator, and activist working to advance gender and racial justice and create a more equitable society. Porter is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy, respectful manhood.
🩵 Yusra Qadir
Yusra Qadir is the Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada. She has over 15 years of senior-level experience of designing and implementing programs for gender equality, human rights, and socio-economic inclusion.
🩵 Jake Stika
As Next Gen Men’s Co-founder & Executive Director, Jake is passionate about changing the way we see, act, and think about masculinity towards a future where boys and men experience less pain, and cause less harm.
Register today to join the conversation – link in bio!
#MothersMatterCanada #GenderEquality #ViolencePrevention #EngagingMen #HealthyMasculinity #CareEconomy #SocialChange #CommunityLeadership #SocialImpact
Only 2 weeks to go until our upcoming webinar! ⏰
First Panel – The Hidden Frontline: Caregiving, Masculinity, and Violence Prevention
Caregiving and invisible labour are still disproportionately carried by women. These inequalities are deeply connected to gender norms that reinforce power imbalances and contribute to intimate partner violence.
In this conversation, we’ll explore how centering care as a prevention strategy can reshape relationships, communities, and institutions.
Meet Our Speakers 👀
🩵 Farrah Khan
Farrah Khan is the founder and CEO of Possibility Seeds, a Canadian social purpose enterprise advancing gender equity through strategic systems change. Farrah brings a bold vision to designing transformative, accountable, and future-ready systems.
🩵 Tony Porter
Tony Porter is an author, educator, and activist working to advance gender and racial justice and create a more equitable society. Porter is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy, respectful manhood.
🩵 Yusra Qadir
Yusra Qadir is the Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada. She has over 15 years of senior-level experience of designing and implementing programs for gender equality, human rights, and socio-economic inclusion.
🩵 Jake Stika
As Next Gen Men’s Co-founder & Executive Director, Jake is passionate about changing the way we see, act, and think about masculinity towards a future where boys and men experience less pain, and cause less harm.
Register today to join the conversation – link in bio!
#MothersMatterCanada #GenderEquality #ViolencePrevention #EngagingMen #HealthyMasculinity #CareEconomy #SocialChange #CommunityLeadership #SocialImpact
Only 2 weeks to go until our upcoming webinar! ⏰
First Panel – The Hidden Frontline: Caregiving, Masculinity, and Violence Prevention
Caregiving and invisible labour are still disproportionately carried by women. These inequalities are deeply connected to gender norms that reinforce power imbalances and contribute to intimate partner violence.
In this conversation, we’ll explore how centering care as a prevention strategy can reshape relationships, communities, and institutions.
Meet Our Speakers 👀
🩵 Farrah Khan
Farrah Khan is the founder and CEO of Possibility Seeds, a Canadian social purpose enterprise advancing gender equity through strategic systems change. Farrah brings a bold vision to designing transformative, accountable, and future-ready systems.
🩵 Tony Porter
Tony Porter is an author, educator, and activist working to advance gender and racial justice and create a more equitable society. Porter is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy, respectful manhood.
🩵 Yusra Qadir
Yusra Qadir is the Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada. She has over 15 years of senior-level experience of designing and implementing programs for gender equality, human rights, and socio-economic inclusion.
🩵 Jake Stika
As Next Gen Men’s Co-founder & Executive Director, Jake is passionate about changing the way we see, act, and think about masculinity towards a future where boys and men experience less pain, and cause less harm.
Register today to join the conversation – link in bio!
#MothersMatterCanada #GenderEquality #ViolencePrevention #EngagingMen #HealthyMasculinity #CareEconomy #SocialChange #CommunityLeadership #SocialImpact
Only 2 weeks to go until our upcoming webinar! ⏰
First Panel – The Hidden Frontline: Caregiving, Masculinity, and Violence Prevention
Caregiving and invisible labour are still disproportionately carried by women. These inequalities are deeply connected to gender norms that reinforce power imbalances and contribute to intimate partner violence.
In this conversation, we’ll explore how centering care as a prevention strategy can reshape relationships, communities, and institutions.
Meet Our Speakers 👀
🩵 Farrah Khan
Farrah Khan is the founder and CEO of Possibility Seeds, a Canadian social purpose enterprise advancing gender equity through strategic systems change. Farrah brings a bold vision to designing transformative, accountable, and future-ready systems.
🩵 Tony Porter
Tony Porter is an author, educator, and activist working to advance gender and racial justice and create a more equitable society. Porter is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy, respectful manhood.
🩵 Yusra Qadir
Yusra Qadir is the Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada. She has over 15 years of senior-level experience of designing and implementing programs for gender equality, human rights, and socio-economic inclusion.
🩵 Jake Stika
As Next Gen Men’s Co-founder & Executive Director, Jake is passionate about changing the way we see, act, and think about masculinity towards a future where boys and men experience less pain, and cause less harm.
Register today to join the conversation – link in bio!
#MothersMatterCanada #GenderEquality #ViolencePrevention #EngagingMen #HealthyMasculinity #CareEconomy #SocialChange #CommunityLeadership #SocialImpact
Only 2 weeks to go until our upcoming webinar! ⏰
First Panel – The Hidden Frontline: Caregiving, Masculinity, and Violence Prevention
Caregiving and invisible labour are still disproportionately carried by women. These inequalities are deeply connected to gender norms that reinforce power imbalances and contribute to intimate partner violence.
In this conversation, we’ll explore how centering care as a prevention strategy can reshape relationships, communities, and institutions.
Meet Our Speakers 👀
🩵 Farrah Khan
Farrah Khan is the founder and CEO of Possibility Seeds, a Canadian social purpose enterprise advancing gender equity through strategic systems change. Farrah brings a bold vision to designing transformative, accountable, and future-ready systems.
🩵 Tony Porter
Tony Porter is an author, educator, and activist working to advance gender and racial justice and create a more equitable society. Porter is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy, respectful manhood.
🩵 Yusra Qadir
Yusra Qadir is the Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada. She has over 15 years of senior-level experience of designing and implementing programs for gender equality, human rights, and socio-economic inclusion.
🩵 Jake Stika
As Next Gen Men’s Co-founder & Executive Director, Jake is passionate about changing the way we see, act, and think about masculinity towards a future where boys and men experience less pain, and cause less harm.
Register today to join the conversation – link in bio!
#MothersMatterCanada #GenderEquality #ViolencePrevention #EngagingMen #HealthyMasculinity #CareEconomy #SocialChange #CommunityLeadership #SocialImpact
We’re excited to announce Dr. Michael Kaufman as the keynote speaker for Allies in Action: Engaging Men and Boys for Safer STEM Workplaces.
Dr. Kaufman is a global leader in engaging men as allies for gender equality and the co founder of the White Ribbon Campaign, a movement that began in Canada and now reaches more than 90 countries.
At this interactive workshop, participants will explore how gender based violence and exclusion show up in STEM and learn practical ways to challenge harmful behaviour, support safer workplaces, and build cultures of respect.
The workshop focuses on engaging men and boys as allies, but anyone who wants to help create safer and more inclusive STEM environments is welcome to register and attend.
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We’re excited to announce Dr. Michael Kaufman as the keynote speaker for Allies in Action: Engaging Men and Boys for Safer STEM Workplaces.
Dr. Kaufman is a global leader in engaging men as allies for gender equality and the co founder of the White Ribbon Campaign, a movement that began in Canada and now reaches more than 90 countries.
At this interactive workshop, participants will explore how gender based violence and exclusion show up in STEM and learn practical ways to challenge harmful behaviour, support safer workplaces, and build cultures of respect.
The workshop focuses on engaging men and boys as allies, but anyone who wants to help create safer and more inclusive STEM environments is welcome to register and attend.
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We’re excited to announce Dr. Michael Kaufman as the keynote speaker for Allies in Action: Engaging Men and Boys for Safer STEM Workplaces.
Dr. Kaufman is a global leader in engaging men as allies for gender equality and the co founder of the White Ribbon Campaign, a movement that began in Canada and now reaches more than 90 countries.
At this interactive workshop, participants will explore how gender based violence and exclusion show up in STEM and learn practical ways to challenge harmful behaviour, support safer workplaces, and build cultures of respect.
The workshop focuses on engaging men and boys as allies, but anyone who wants to help create safer and more inclusive STEM environments is welcome to register and attend.
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It’s not what’s in the image that makes it intimate. It’s whether she chose to share it.
This is why image-based abuse is so widespread, and so widely misunderstood. When we define it too narrowly, we miss most of the harm.
This International Women’s Day, we partnered with @nextgenmen, an organisation working with boys, men, educators and coaches to build cultures of accountability and respect, to ask men directly: what would you do if a friend showed you a private photo of someone without her consent? What does bystander intervention look like in a digital space?
At Chayn, we create trauma-informed resources for survivors of gender-based violence, including technology-facilitated abuse.
@nextgenmen works with young men to explore healthy masculinity, relationships, their role in challenging violence, and engaging the people who can interrupt harm before it spreads.
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Is your 5-leg parlay really that harmless?
Increasingly, it seems like sports betting is everywhere in our society. From our sports leagues to our sports stars to celebrities to dads, you cannot escape someone pitching you on the thrill and money-making potential of a parlay.
But even the most inexperienced gamblers among us know that the house always wins. Gambling is no more a guarantee of income than hunting for treasure at the beach.
But today in @thetorontostar, my dear friend and the executive Director of @nextgenmen, Jake Stika, shared his thoughts on what our growing gambling addiction is doing to young boys. It’s propagating something he terms Casino Masculinity.
And it’s putting our boys in danger.
Here’s a quick overview, you can find the entire piece online. What do you think of his argument?
(DraftKings, Fan Duel, Kalshi, polymarket)
Can digital experiences help save the planet and support teen wellbeing? 🌍🤝
Jake Stika (@nextgenmen) and Kathryn Youngblood (@debristracker) say yes. Jake is building safe online communities where middle and high school boys find true community, while Kathryn is using mission-based gaming to empower teens to prevent plastic pollution.
Don’t miss their presentations at our upcoming virtual showcase!
🚀 Save your spot!
📅 Feb 18, 2026
⏰ 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET
🔗 Link in bio to join
Can digital experiences help save the planet and support teen wellbeing? 🌍🤝
Jake Stika (@nextgenmen) and Kathryn Youngblood (@debristracker) say yes. Jake is building safe online communities where middle and high school boys find true community, while Kathryn is using mission-based gaming to empower teens to prevent plastic pollution.
Don’t miss their presentations at our upcoming virtual showcase!
🚀 Save your spot!
📅 Feb 18, 2026
⏰ 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET
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Story Save - Best free tool for saving Stories, Reels, Photos, Videos, Highlights, IGTV to your phone.
Story-save.com is an intuitive online tool that enables users to download and save a variety of content, including stories, photos, videos, and IGTV materials, directly from Instagram. With Story-Save, you can not only easily download diverse content from Instagram but also view it at your convenience, even without internet access. This tool is perfect for those moments when you come across something interesting on Instagram and want to save it for later viewing. Use Story-Save to ensure you don't miss the chance to take your favorite Instagram moments with you!
Our advantages:
No Need to Register
Avoid app downloads and sign-ups, store stories on the web.
Exclusive High-Quality
Stories Say goodbye to poor-quality content, preserve only high-resolution Stories.
Accessible on All
Devices Download Instagram Stories using any browser, iPhone, Android.
Completely Free to Use
Absolutely no fees. Download any Story at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. Go to the Instagram Story Downloader tool.
- 2. Next, type the username of the Instagram profile into the provided field and click on the Download button.
- 3. You'll then see all the Stories that are available for the current 24-hour period. Select the ones you want and hit Download.