Did CNN Lie About Boys?

The Study That Was Twisted: How CNN Turned “Exposure” Into “Toxic Masculinity”

The Study That Was Twisted: How CNN Turned “Exposure” Into “Toxic Masculinity”

In October, 2025, CNN ran a commentary by communication professor Kara Alaimo claiming that boys exposed to “digital masculinity” online have lower self-esteem, are lonelier, and that such content fuels offline violence against women. The problem? None of that is what the data…