Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts about issues that apply to Washington state as a whole or issues that are within Washington but outside the Seattle area:
Denny Heck has been in Washington politics for a long time. He’s a former member of the state legislature, a former member of Congress, and the current lieutenant governor. From WIBM’s standpoint, Mr. Heck is important also because he co-founded TVW, Washington’s public affairs network (like C-SPAN).
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
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
Fathering, Coaching, Boxing, Emotional Connection — A Veteran’s Experience by Blair Daly of WIBM Another clip from our conversation with Logan Hilgers of Growing Veterans. Plus a gender equity bill on changing diapers. Read on … Read more
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