Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts about disparities affecting boys and men:
When the election occurs this November, it is certain that fewer young men in Washington will be registered to vote than young women. Based on recent voter participation data, it’s also predictable that a lower … Read more
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority estimates there are 11,048 boys and men in King County experiencing homelessness, based on findings from their latest point-in-time count. That is a 27% increase compared to the 8,696 … Read more
Washington lawmakers considered a bill during the 2024 legislative session that would require more men’s restrooms to be equipped with diaper changing tables. Sponsored by Representative Lisa Callan of Issaquah, House Bill 2052 received a … Read more
The tagline of the On Boys podcast is Real Talk about Parenting, Teaching, and Reaching Tomorrow’s Men. Last week the hosts released an episode titled “Advocating for Boys” in which they interviewed Blair Daly, founder … Read more
Documents clearly highlight disproportionate impact on boys, but 0 of 7 media outlets say so The 2024 Washington state legislative session was the second straight year that lawmakers declined to reform laws about restraining and … Read more
A progressive radio station based in North Hollywood, California did a story about Washington’s commission on boys and men legislation. The 5-minute story by reporter West Seegmiller was part of the February 28, 2024 Rebel … Read more
A recent Washington state government report about suicide prevention lists several population groups that have an increased risk of suicide. Bizarrely, males are not included on the list. Below we’ve provided a marked-up screenshot of … Read more