Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts about boys and men experiencing various forms of discrimination and/or misandry (prejudice against, aversion to, or hatred of males):
“I’m requesting a no [vote] on this amendment, but I do want to preface that by saying that the work that the good lady is suggesting is good work. We do need to have conversations and potentially some more formal infrastructure around our help and understanding of the issues affecting boys and men.”
Male Legislators Speak Up: ‘I Changed a Lot of Diapers’ by Blair Daly of WIBM Plus: a public university in Denver offers the nation’s only Minor in Men’s Health thanks to Professor Steve Rissman, who … Read more
Public College in Kirkland Tries ‘Stereotype Breaking’ Marketing Tactic by Blair Daly of WIBM Plus Washington Fatherhood Council hosts presentation on men’s experiences as victims of partner abuse Read on Substack
State Legislature Can Show Care for Men & Boys by Expanding Health Disparities Law by Blair Daly of WIBM Sex-based exclusion in legislation adopted in 2006 could be fixed in 2026 — if enough people … Read more
Legislator’s False Claim About ‘Uniquely Male-Perpetrated Behavior’ Needs Refuting by Blair Daly of WIBM Sometimes good legislators get things wrong. Read on Substack
The Washington Fatherhood Council has released their ground-breaking State of Fatherhood in Washington Study Report. It acknowledges that fathers experience stigmas and inequities and that government policies and approaches to fatherhood inclusion remain inconsistent. In … Read more