Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts that affirm the goodness in males and/or offer them empathy:
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
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. This writer’s misandry and lack of empathy … Read more
We’ve all heard negative narratives that surround boys and video games. There are positive narratives too, like how gaming provides cognitive benefits, opportunities for socializing and stress relief, outlets for creativity and imagination, cultivation of … Read more
A total of 14 legislators have signed on as sponsors of the bill (SB 5830 / HB 1270) to create a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men. Seven are Democrats and seven are Republicans. … Read more
The Washington State Fathers Network supports dads of children with special health care needs by connecting dads with one another and elevating their voices. The Network’s director, Matthew Rickmon, offers free workshops to help parents … Read more