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:
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
A recent article in The New York Times features Gerard Gousman, a Seattle dad of four sons. The article appears in the March 31, 2024 print edition of the newspaper under the headline “They’re pushing … 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
For the November 2024 election, Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) is not running for reelection to his Senate seat. On the second-to-last day of the 2024 legislative session, Mr. Mullet made a farewell speech to his … 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
Lacking a vision for true gender equity and equality, some men impede solutions for improving the lives of boys and men Among the 150+ blog posts we’ve published to date, our most-viewed article is about … Read more
By guest contributor Brett Bass Glenn sat in the parking lot of the sporting goods store. From the outside of his car, he looked normal. Inside, he was in turmoil. Since he’d gotten out of … Read more
Back in 2020, we observed that The Seattle Times dating scene writer was repeatedly expressing contempt for men on her professional Instagram profile — which the newspaper was promoting. The writer’s misandry and lack of … Read more