Washington Initiative for Boys and Men

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Fifth Attempt for a Washington Boys & Men Commission Falls Short
While the establishment of a commission in Virginia looks promising, both bills in Washington have died and the legislative effort is over for 2026.
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
Jury in Criminal Trial Finds Man Not Guilty, Acted in Self-Defense. Then Civil Court Punishes Him With Unjust Protection Order
We commonly hear about courts issuing wrongful domestic violence protection orders that unjustly separate children from their dads. Justin Miele's case…
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
With 22 to 8 Vote, Boys & Men Bill Advances Toward House of Representatives
The Appropriations Committee adopted one amendment and rejected another before passing the bill. Next it must receive a vote on the House floor by…
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
With 5 to 2 Vote, Committee Passes Boys & Men Bill [Video]
House Bill 2401 is testing the ability of Republicans and Democrats to work together to get something done that targets support for struggling boys and…
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
Washington Lawmakers Hear 16 Testimonies for Commission Supporting Boys and Men
Watch the complete 37-minute public hearing, kicked off by an A+ speech by state representative April Berg.
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
38 Washington Lawmakers Sponsoring Legislation for a Boys & Men Commission
Not one but two new bills have been filed. More than one out of every three members of the House of Representatives is a sponsor.
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
Little Boys Blue: Sons, Brothers, Fathers Too
"In the dust of that little chair, what has become of our Little Boy Blue?”
 • Blair Daly of WIBM and Terry Oxley
State's Homelessness Strategic Plan Fails to Mention Men
Plus: An upcoming conference on What Boys Need as Males, dads talk about their babies, advocacy support from Eastside Democrats, and photos of our…
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
Boys, Men, and Dance — Kristen Lewis Interviews Bellevue's Michael Peterson
"I told my coach I had no desire to play college football, and I actually had every desire to be 'Twinkle Toes'. I walked out of that office feeling so…
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
11:25
VIDEO: We Testified Why “Gender-Based Violence” Does Not Belong in State Law
This year lawmakers passed three bills containing the flawed term "gender-based violence". Next year that should be zero.
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
'They Need Support And We're Stepping Up': Elder Hernandez and the Nitty Gritty of Helping Dads
Tri-Cities dad and community leader has experiences and a vision worth hearing about!
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
19:48
American Medical Association Wants State-Level Offices of Men's Health
Plus: LifeWire's domestic violence shelter welcomes single men and dads with kids, and brave sailors in Seattle save a man in distress.
 • Blair Daly of WIBM
Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for Washington's boys, men, and communities through original journalism (articles and videos) and grassroots political organizing, with a focus on state and local government. WIBM is led by Blair Daly.
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