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Montana issues rule banning gender marker changes on birth certificates

The new rule mirrors an old rule which was defeated in court.

Homophobia causes 'crisis of morale' in Montana school system

The controversy in Frenchtown started when parents wanted to remove their kids from the classroom of a teacher who's in a same-sex marriage.

Pornhub blocks access in two states after age verification laws take effect

Viewers in North Carolina and Montana are no longer able to access Pornhub as the platform protests the states' age verification laws.

Why Montana’s Two-Spirit People Are Challenging A State Law Defining Sex as Binary

“We don’t ascribe to just simply biologic definitions. We acknowledge that there are different genders, and our cultures have always known that there are more than two genders," said Montana Two-Spirit activist David Herrera.

Montana Court Dismisses Transgender Legislator Zooey Zephyr’s Lawsuit

State Rep. Zooey Zephyr had sued over being disciplined in the legislature after she called out GOP lawmakers for attacking gender-affirming care.

Transgender Montana Legislator Zooey Zephyr Unsilenced and Unyielding at Equality Convention

Fresh from a controversial legislative session, Zooey Zephyr discusses her commitment to advocacy and representation at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Convention.

Montana's Drag Show Ban Still Blocked in New Court Ruling

The ruling continues a stay that saved Helena Pride.

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Says She's 'Thankful' After Judge Blocks Trans Care Ban

It “is unlikely to survive any level of constitutional review,” a state court judge wrote.

Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event

The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.

Montana City Could Refuse LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Permit Over Drag Ban

The group joined a lawsuit challenging the state’s restriction on drag performances.

Montana Trans Woman, Bookstore, and More Sue Over Anti-Drag Law

The ban on drag story hours and other performances is blatantly unconstitutional, according to a coalition of individuals and institutions.

Montana Man Sentenced for Shooting Spree to Rid Town of Gays and Lesbians

John Russell Howald had previously served two years in prison for decapitating a neighbor’s dog with a chainsaw.

Montana Library Cancels Trans Woman's History Lecture Due to Anti-Drag Law

Adria Jawort, a Native American trans woman, was to speak on the history of LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit people in the state.

Montana Outlaws Drag Queen Story Hours

The bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte goes further than others in specifically targeting the events.

Montana Governor, Who Has Nonbinary Child, Signs Law Defining Sex as Binary

It's one of three anti-LGBTQ+ bills the Republican governor signed.

Montana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Challenged in New Lawsuit

"This law represents government overreach on steroids," says Lambda Legal Senior Counsel Peter Renn.

Zooey Zephyr, Transgender Montana Lawmaker, Is Engaged to Her Girlfriend

The trans power couple is bringing a lot of people joy online and making right-wingers seethe.

Montana Sends Drag Ban and LGBTQ+ Erasure Bill to Governor

The Human Rights Campaign is calling on Gov. Greg Gianforte to veto these and other anti-LGBTQ+ measures.

Heckling of Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr in Montana Recalls Past Incidents of Bigotry

After Zephyr was barred from the House chamber, she had to work in the hallway, and some women tried to stop her from even doing that.

Montana Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr Target of SWATting Attempt Hours After Girlfriend Was

Local police said they received a distress call from an FBI tip line.

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