Our board member Rachael Fugardi does outstanding work on male supremacism at @splcenter.org Read her latest: www.splcenter.org/resources/ha...

I'm not one for false optimism. But what I witnessed today in Minneapolis was tremendous, both in scale and exuberance. It was a stunning answer to the federal assault on Minnesota, a show of solidarity that gives us something to hold on to during times that are unforgiving.

"A crucial reminder that, as I've written about for many years, men in these enforcer roles very often have histories of [violence] ... systemic sexism is not seen as a problem or as a priority within media, nor even on the left in general.” @jennpozner.bsky.social www.theirms.org/blog/renee-g...

"How many times have I been called a ‘fucking bitch’ because I kept walking past a man harassing me on the street from the time I was a teenager? Yet this is rarely acknowledged as hate speech ... it’s normalized discourse.” -Exec Director @alexdibranco.bsky.social www.theirms.org/blog/renee-g...

"Good’s murder, and the subsequent violence and dangerous speech from ICE agents and other supremacist actors, represents an intersection of misogyny, homophobia, xenophobia, and racism as these forces are deployed to create and uphold an authoritarian state." www.theirms.org/blog/renee-g...

Important article by IRMS fellow @melissagiragrant.com

NEW: Louisiana today announced it indicted a California doctor for allegedly sending abortion pills to a patient in Louisiana in 2023. The Pelican State has a near-total abortion ban and reclassified mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances in 2024.

And that's on top of at least three people in Civil Rights Division of DOJ who've also quit. (I have mixed feelings about the quitting vs burrowing in but) www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...

For lawyers in Minnesota who want to resist the ICE occupation: forms.gle/YK9mVYTft1Lt... So many folks in our legal community are ready and eager to get involved. But right now, a lot of work is being done in a decentralized way, by groups without bandwidth to organize. Let's coordinate efforts.

By gathering international scholars, practitioners, journalists, and activists, IRMS conferences have contributed to the emerging field of male supremacism studies. Read further about our efforts here:

IRMS firmly believes that male supremacism research requires the voices of those most impacted. Through programming for security and support we offer resources on digital and legal security, mental health, connection, and more. Read about more about resources here:

New episode🎙️ How do male supremacist beliefs drive gender-based violence & make violence more likely & readily excused? Guests Alex [email protected] & award-winning author @sorayachemaly.bsky.social reveal that male supremacism isn't confined to fringe online groups. Listen bit.ly/4pr3Hhb

With more than 70 fellows and mentees, IRMS maintains a vibrant transnational community of faculty and scholars across intersections. Their hard work manifests in IRMS webinars, publication contributions, curricula design, and more. Learn more about our community:

Over the years IRMS has become a trusted source for ground-breaking research on male supremacism. We offer five recommendations for scholars, journalists, and organizations on addressing male supremacist violence. Read more at our latest impact report:

On Thursday, the Texas A&M Board of Regents approved a proposal forbidding faculty across its 12 universities from teaching about “race or gender ideology” without first receiving approval.

Interested in learning more about our fellows, mentees, and global impact? Check out our 2025 impact report to discover our transnational community.

So grateful to @alexdibranco.bsky.social for having the vision to bring us all together, to all of the IRMS team for making the institute a reality, and for the incredible community that has formed around and through @irms.bsky.social!

We are pleased to announce the release of our first-ever impact report, covering IRMS programming and transformative change since our founding six years ago in October of 2019. www.theirms.org/impact-repor...

Award winning author @sorayachemaly.bsky.social is previewing her new manifesto “All We Want is Everything” this Tuesday at our Know Means Know event on How We Dismantle Male Supremacy. Have you registered yet? Register here: buff.ly/om16MlM

Our Founder, Alex DiBranco, will be discussing How to Challenge Misogyny: A Creative Path to Subverting Male Supremacism at AMP (Activists Mobilizing for Power) this Thursday, October 23, 2025! You can register for AMP to check out her talk!

Today we are hosting a fireside chat at 11 am est with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss to discuss her new book Man Up: The New Misogyny & the Rise of Violent Extremism. This is a virtual event and you can register for the chat via this link american.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

On Wednesday we are hosting a fireside chat with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss to discuss her new book Man Up: The New Misogyny & the Rise of Violent Extremism on Wednesday, 10/8/2025 at 11 am est. This is a virtual event and you can register for the chat via this link american.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join us for a fireside chat with Dr.Cynthia Miller-Idriss to discuss her new book Man Up: The New Misogyny & the Rise of Violent Extremism on Wednesday, 10/8/2025 at 11 am est. This is a virtual event and you can register for the chat via this link american.zoom.us/meeting/regi... .

"It may also be the first Planned Parenthood affiliate to halt abortion after the Dobbs decision in a state where such care is still legal."

Don’t worry! If you need a scholarship, please send an email with “Scholarship request” to [email protected] This summer, we were able to fund more than 40 scholarships for Race, Media, and International Affairs 101. We can’t promise funds for everyone but we will try!

Remember that @karenattiah.bsky.social is offering her own independent course on Race, Media, and International Affairs online after Columbia cancelled her class in the crackdown on "DEI," a.k.a. accurate discussion of race, gender, and discrimination. www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...

On this day in 2019, IRMS made its initial public debut with a Patreon fundraiser to raise $150/month to support the launch of our website to "provide content on male supremacist ideology and mobilization and highlight fellows who are available to inform media and activists." www.patreon.com/irms

We're doing our end-of-summer ramp up, and looking for interns to join us in #challengingmisogyny. Fall internship apps will be reviewed until the end of the month. We have a lot of fall events & releases in the works, a fun opportunity for communications and design interns! www.theirms.org/joinus

🚨 Deadline is coming! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the IRMS Fellowship—where community, creation, & critique meet. Learn more & apply now: 👉 www.theirms.org/fellowshippr... #IRMSFellowship

⏳ Don’t miss your chance to be part of the IRMS Mentorship Program! This is more than mentorship—it’s a space to grow, dream, and build the world you want to see. Apply before it’s too late: www.theirms.org/mentorship-p... 🔗 www.theirms.org

📣 Looking for mentorship rooted in justice, imagination & community? The IRMS Mentorship Program pairs emerging thinkers with brilliant mentors to build together. Apply today:

Calling all change-makers, culture workers & critical thinkers 📣 The IRMS Fellowship supports radical, interdisciplinary work that pushes boundaries. You bring the vision—we provide the space. Apply now: www.theirms.org/fellowshippr... #IRMS2025 #IRMSFellowship

🌟 Applications are open for the IRMS Mentorship Program! Ready to grow with guidance from visionary scholars, researchers & journalists? Join a supportive, radical community shaping liberatory futures. Apply now: www.theirms.org/mentorship-p... #IRMSMentorship

Applications are OPEN for the IRMS Fellowship Program! 🎓 This is your chance to join a visionary community of scholars, researchers, and journalists reimagining media + society. Apply today! 🔗 www.theirms.org/fellowshippr... #IRMSFellowship

Huge thanks to everyone who attended and presented at #IRMS2025! Your insights, energy, and brilliance made this year's gathering unforgettable. 💫 Missed the finale? Catch our Executive Director’s closing remarks now on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlztQbQQP4Q 🎥✨

It's almost time for the penultimate panel of #IRMS2025! This panel will look at Male Supremacism in Policymaking and Political Discourse. There are panellists who will cover a variety of global contexts.

🌅 It’s the final day of #IRMS2025! We’ve spent the last two days in deep conversation, reflection, and connection, and today we close out this global gathering with even more insight and intention. Join us for our final panels, social hour, and networking session! #IRMSConf

🌐💬 Day 2 of #IRMS2025 is in the books! We explored intersectional strategies, deepened our global connections, and shared space across time zones.Thank you to everyone who joined our panels, conversations, and today’s social hour. With one more day to go, let’s finish strong!

Our next panel is called "Examining Men's Claims-Making Around Harm and Engagement with Countering Male Supremacism." Follow below for live updates ⬇️ #IRMS2025

☀️ Good morning, IRMS fam! It’s Day 2 of #IRMS2025, and we’re just getting started. Today brings more powerful panels, critical conversations, and opportunities to connect across borders in the fight against male supremacism. #IRMSConf

🌍💥 That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #IRMS2025! From powerful opening panels to thought-provoking discussions and our global virtual reception, today was a reminder of why we do this work. Remember: Sessions will be available for replay to all registrants. Rest up — we’re back tomorrow for more! #IRMS2025

Follow our amazing keynote speakers here: @melissagiragrant.com @sorayachemaly.bsky.social @aliadastagir.bsky.social And our chair, @kylietcheung.bsky.social of @jezebeldotcom.bsky.social And follow us for our continuing work to challenge male supremacism!

It's time for the Keynote Panel: "Resistance and Thriving: Confronting Male Supremacism and Authoritarianism," featuring Soraya Chemaly, Melissa Gira Grant, and Alia Dastagir. Stay tuned for updates! #IRMS2025

Welcome back! Our next panel is titled "Logics of Masculinity and Violence." #IRMS2025 See below for live updates from the panel:

Our third panel of the day is titled ‘The Relationship Between Gender Equity and Democracy or Authoritarianism’ and explores political complexities within male supremacist movements, such as sexuality and abortion. #IRMS2025 See below for live updates from the panel:

This is such an important topic right now, and an amazing slate of all IRMS fellows and mentees.

Our next panel is titled ‘Biological Essentialism in Supremacist Views of Gender, Race, and Sexuality’, featuring important research on ways oppressive politics are reinforced through intersecting systems of power. #IRMS2025 See below for live updates from the panel:

And we're off! 💫 Our first panel of the #IRMS2025 Male Supremacism Studies Conference 2025 has started with an introduction by our panel chair @jsciarone.bsky.social to the panel ‘Influencers and Entrepreneurs Paving the Way to Radicalization’. See below for live updates from the panel:

And we're off! 💫 Our first panel of the #IRMS2025 Male Supremacism Studies Conference 2025 has started with an introduction by our panel chair @jsciarone.bsky.social to the panel ‘Influencers and Entrepreneurs Paving the Way to Radicalization’. See below for live updates from the panel:

We are so excited for our keynote panel to kick off #IRMS2025. Stay tuned for live updates!