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Attorney General’s Task Force for “Indigenous Women and People” Not Quite Gender Inclusive

October 29, 2023July 7, 2021

Are women people? Do men exist? A new Washington State task force for “Women and People” begs these questions. NOTE: This is the first of multiple stories we’ve published following this matter. Others include “KING … Read more

James Donaldson, former SuperSonic, opens up about depression and having considered ‘suicide by cop’ [Video]

July 16, 2022July 6, 2021

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

June 30 is Sperm Count Decline Awareness Day, highlighting critical men’s health issue

June 27, 2021

Global Initiative for Boys and Men has declared June 30 as International Sperm Count Decline Awareness Day. “We chose June 30 because it is halfway through the calendar year, symbolizing the 50% global decline in … Read more

How the goodness of boys shined through a girls basketball team | Anecdote from Pilar Corder [Video]

August 29, 2023June 14, 2021

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

Major interview! Seattle mayor candidate James Donaldson speaks with WIBM about helping men thrive [Video]

December 11, 2022June 7, 2021

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

The cultural shift toward equal shared parenting in Washington is great news, especially for boys

September 6, 2023June 4, 2021

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

‘It still blows my mind’ – Touching story of a dad who stuck around despite the circumstances [Video]

September 6, 2023June 1, 2021

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

Military Service as a Success Route for Young Men – Miles Murray, Army National Guard [Video]

October 14, 2023May 27, 2021

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

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