Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
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This is guest-written piece by Belinda Olvera-Jovanovich, a mom of a 12-year-old boy who lives in Port Orchard. Belinda runs the Facebook page Mothers Advocating for Washington’s Sons.
“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.”
Plus: Legislature frowns on mutual protection orders, and marriage license fee goes up to fund domestic violence response programs
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 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
Healthcare Committee Chair: ‘We Want Young Men Productive, Happy’ by Blair Daly of WIBM ‘It’s about giving people opportunity,’ said Rep. Dan Bronoske during a recent town hall. Plus: Dapper men on motorcycles riding for … 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