Blair Interviews Congressman Adam Smith on Boys and Men’s Well-being
Democratic Congressman Adam Smith is a member of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus. He recorded this interview with Blair Daly on November 14.
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I Was Afraid of Straight White Men. Then I Met Them in the Forest
With permission we are republishing this piece by Efraín Gutiérrez. He resides in Seattle and earned a Master of Public Administration degree at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.
Momentum Building into 2026 as Democratic Leaders Warmly Receive Male Issues Advocates
Advocates with Washington Initiative for Boys and Men spoke with the party faithful at the Washington State Democratic Party Central Committee’s latest meeting.
Staffing an outreach table alongside other exhibitors at a hotel in Vancouver, Blair Daly and Ann Silvers had dozens of constructive conversations with delegates who represented county-level and legislative district-level Democratic Party organizations throughout the state.
YWCA Leader & County Commissioners Praise Man for Requesting Balance in Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
Advocating effectively for men and boys in the public and political arenas requires more than just enthusiasm for the cause. It requires the strategic and thoughtful use of language and a demeanor that makes people think I like this person and I want them around rather than this person makes me nervous. Stanley Green of College Place, Washington demonstrated how it’s done when he spoke recently at a public meeting of the Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners.
Why Steve Rissman Created America’s Only Minor in Men’s Health
After studying naturopathic medicine in Seattle, Dr. Rissman took his passion for men’s issues to Denver, where he teaches on topics seldom discussed in college classrooms. In this interview, naturopathic doctor and professor of health Steve Rissman shares his one-of-a-kind perspective on topics including the idea that men are broken, the societal fear of helping men…
MUST READ Letter of Support from Kitsap County Commissioners
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners has issued a letter detailing their support for state legislation that, if passed, will create a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men. Their letter strikes the perfect tone, and we highly recommend reading it.
The Masculine Mystique – Seattle Writer Judy Lightfoot’s Book Review
Judy Lightfoot is a Seattle-based writer, editor, and writing coach. Her website is judylightfoot.wordpress.com. With her permission we are republishing her piece from twenty-five years ago, “The Masculine Mystique,” published by Seattle Weekly.