June 20, 2009 in Features

Two men stand tall in effort to boost dads’ rights

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John O’Neill and his son, Conor, 16, shoot hoops at home after school. O’Neill pioneered programs in Spokane that encourage fathers to be involved in their children’s lives.
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Women fighting for women’s rights garnered the lioness’ share of media attention in the later decades of the 20th century. Yet in those same decades, dedicated men were educating society about the importance of fathers. ¶ On this Father’s Day weekend, here’s a look at the lives of two Northwest men who were pioneers in the so-called father’s movement. Both are still active in fatherhood issues. ¶ John O’Neill, 41, is a Spokane social worker. On Thursday, he and other father advocates will put on the Engaging Fatherhood Conference in Spokane. ¶ And 62-year-old Bill Harrington, who lives near Puyallup, …

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