Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts about issues in and around the Seattle area:
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.
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.
Watch the highlights of a recorded conversation between Blair Daly and Seattle-based counselor and life coach Larry Mabry (The Maassen Group). At one point Larry alludes to “the part of me that I feel some people … Read more
WIBM’s Blair Daly and Joe Cook were recently guests on Larry Mabry’s podcast, which is broadcasted via Rainier Avenue Radio out of a studio inside Columbia City Theater. Men’s mental health is the theme of … Read more
Taylor Richards had a very difficult childhood. Today he is 37 years old, about to complete a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science from Seattle Central College, and he’s employed full-time as a community engagement recovery … Read more
The host of a morning TV show on KING-5 made an ill-considered comment while interviewing a guest. A viewer emailed her afterward to bring it to her attention. The show host responded with kindness and … Read more
UW voter engagement coalition signals they’re okay with lower male voting rate A healthy democracy functions best when there is broad engagement that reflects the population being represented. The student newspaper for the University of … Read more
‘Men who came to our clinic had the same kinds of feelings and reactions that women had.’ The piece below was written by Seattle psychologist Valerie Tarico for Washington Initiative for Boys and Men. We … Read more