Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
The University of Oregon has had a Men’s Resource Center (MRC) serving its undergraduate and postgraduate students since 2001. We spoke with Dr. Arian Mobasser, the man who leads the MRC, and heard some really interesting … Read more
Lacking a vision for true gender equity and equality, some men impede solutions for improving the lives of boys and men Among the 150+ blog posts we’ve published to date, our most-viewed article is about … Read more
Valerie Tarico (ValerieTarico.com) is a Seattle-based psychologist and writer. She completed the new six-hour online course Introduction to Male Psychology and Mental Health and then wrote this review for us to publish. Additional reviews can … Read more
By guest contributor Brett Bass Glenn sat in the parking lot of the sporting goods store. From the outside of his car, he looked normal. Inside, he was in turmoil. Since he’d gotten out of … Read more
Back in 2020, we observed that The Seattle Times dating scene writer was repeatedly expressing contempt for men on her professional Instagram profile — which the newspaper was promoting. The writer’s misandry and lack of … Read more
A progressive radio station based in North Hollywood, California did a story about Washington’s commission on boys and men legislation. The 5-minute story by reporter West Seegmiller was part of the February 28, 2024 Rebel … Read more
A recent Washington state government report about suicide prevention lists several population groups that have an increased risk of suicide. Bizarrely, males are not included on the list. Below we’ve provided a marked-up screenshot of … Read more