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‘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

Bellevue dad opens up about experiences with OCD and depression, aims to help others

January 11, 2024May 24, 2021

This is a guest-written post by Sean Thoreby. Sean describes himself as a regular guy living with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sean was raised in Bellevue and graduated from the University of Washington. He … Read more

Bellevue attorney Lisa Scott explains key advantages of being a woman when advocating for men [Video]

August 14, 2023May 21, 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

Should any government commission be a man-free zone? (Or, Aren’t women’s issues everyone’s issues?)

June 19, 2024May 19, 2021

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

Why it’s tough fighting for fairness for men in Washington: Interview with Lisa Scott, family law attorney [Video]

August 23, 2022May 17, 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 … Read more

Washington State University and Hilinski’s Hope Foundation support mental health of student-athletes

May 5, 2024May 13, 2021

The Washington State University community is known for being tight-knit and very supportive of their sports teams. After the 2018 death by suicide of Tyler Hilinski, who played quarterback at WSU, the Cougs have rallied … Read more

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