Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
A state government commission whose mission is to improve the well-being of women in Washington was allotted approximately $300,000 for its budget each of the last two years. We confirmed this with the State Office … Read more
In a previous blog post, we drew attention to the very compelling pro-fatherhood message delivered to the Washington State Fatherhood Summit by Cheryl Strange, a Governor Inslee appointee who heads the Department of Social and … Read more
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
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
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
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