Early Relational Health Org Highlights Local Dad Steven Thibert
Plus: Legislature frowns on mutual protection orders, and marriage license fee goes up to fund domestic violence response programs
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Disappointment as Program Helping Parents in Prison Ending Soon — Interview with Amelia Watson, Office of Public Defense
A program helping mothers and fathers in prison with their dependency cases will end on June 30, 2025. Lawmakers did not renew funding for the two staff positions during the 2025 legislative session, despite the pilot program’s apparent success in keeping parents connected with their children.
With Latest Women’s Commission Bill, Three Lawmakers Modeled ‘Rise Together’ Approach to Gender Equity
Representatives Julia Reed, Davina Duerr, and Timm Ormsby co-sponsored both the Women’s Commission bill (which passed) and the Commission on Boys and Men bill (which has not yet passed).
Haircuts, Hope, and Healing — Toby Johnson’s Story
A devoted father of four, Toby Johnson delivers exceptional service at his South King County barber shop—and far beyond. He brings his skills to Boys and Girls Clubs, high schools, prisons, and retirement homes, and he shares his craft by teaching the next generation of barbers.
Lt. Governor Denny Heck’s Emotional Appreciation for Veterans Prompted by Bipartisan Comments (Video)
Denny Heck has been in Washington politics for a long time. He’s a former member of the state legislature, a former member of Congress, and the current lieutenant governor. From WIBM’s standpoint, Mr. Heck is important also because he co-founded TVW, Washington’s public affairs network (like C-SPAN).
Seven Takeaways from a National Meeting on Male Contraception
Imagine a future in which all people regardless of biological sex or gender have the means to manage their own fertility—to choose whether and when to co-create a child, and with whom. Right now men have very few and very antiquated options.
Despite Talk of 2024 ‘Bro Vote’, Young Men’s Voting Participation Dropped Even Further Behind
Despite Talk of 2024 ‘Bro Vote’, Young Men’s Voting Participation Dropped Even Further Behind by Blair Daly of WIBM Plus: Cassie Jaye, creator of men’s issues documentary, makes rare public appearance, and we’re asking Pacific … Read more