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:
Below is an excerpt from our interview with James Donaldson in which he talked about his past depression and the methods of suicide he contemplated, including ‘suicide by cop’. James was an NBA basketball player … Read more
What does girls basketball have to do with appreciating young men? Pilar Corder of Snohomish County shares a positive experience she had with boys while playing for her high school basketball team. Above is a … Read more
Seattle mayoral candidate and former NBA basketball player James Donaldson spoke with Washington Initiative for Boys and Men on June 1, 2021. James was an open book, and his responses demonstrated his wisdom, honesty, and … Read more
Lisa Scott is a family law/divorce attorney based in Bellevue who represents approximately an equal share of male and female clients. Co-founder of Taking Action Against Bias in the System (TABS), Lisa has fought for equal justice and gender … Read more
In the video below, Miles Murray of Seattle tells the story of what his dad did when he found out Miles’ mom was pregnant. “He has always been there, and I know he’s always loved … Read more
In the video below, Miles Murray of Seattle explains to WIBM why he chose to join the Army National Guard of Washington. His story illustrates the importance of military service as a route to successful … Read more
Lisa Scott is a family law/divorce attorney based in Bellevue who represents approximately an equal share of male and female clients. Co-founder of Taking Action Against Bias in the System (TABS), Lisa has fought for equal justice and gender … Read more
A common school of thought regarding sex-based discrimination holds that if the makeup of a particular organization is exclusively or overwhelmingly people of one sex, the disparate outcome is de facto evidence of discrimination. In … Read more