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.
May 25, 2023
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Montana Governor's Nonbinary Son Lobbies Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
“I have a voice and I can be heard,” says David Gianforte, son of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte.
April 28, 2023
Montana Republicans Attempt to Censure Trans Lawmaker for 'Blood on Your Hands' Remark
Rep. Zooey Zephyr made the comment as legislators debated amendments to a bill banning gender-affirming care for trans minors.
April 19, 2023
Alabama Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law
The legislation "is nothing more than a politically motivated bill designed to discriminate against an already vulnerable population," says the Human Rights Campaign's Alphonso David.
April 23, 2021
Montana Advances Religious Refusals, Anti-Trans Bills
The religious refusals bill is on its way to Gov. Greg Gianforte, while an anti-transgender sports bill may soon be.
April 2, 2021
10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023
2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.
December 31, 2023
Montana Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law
With Greg Gianforte's signature on that and another anti-LGBTQ+ bill, 2021 becomes the worst year ever for enactment of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
May 7, 2021
Montana Pushes Anti-Trans Bills, Sets Up Battle With Biden Admin
House committees have advanced bills that would limit trans kids' participation in school sports and restrict their access to medical care.
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January 21, 2021
Montana GOP Lawmaker Suggested She'd Prefer Her Daughter Die By Suicide Than Transition
A clip of her comments has gone viral.
April 30, 2023
Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event
The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.
July 28, 2023
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.
May 9, 2023
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.
June 3, 2023
Montana Advances One Anti-Trans Bill, Kills Another
The Montana House approved a bill restricting trans students' sports participation and voted down one banning transition care for minors.
January 27, 2021
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.
July 11, 2023
Montana's Drag Show Ban Still Blocked in New Court Ruling
The ruling continues a stay that saved Helena Pride.
October 16, 2023
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.
May 4, 2023
Montana Supreme Court upholds block on gender-affirming care ban
Those who sued to challenge the ban are likely to succeed in proving it violates their privacy rights, the court ruled.
December 11, 2024
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.
December 4, 2023
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.
September 27, 2023
Montana Bill Would Erase Trans People, Threaten Women's Rights
Senate Bill 458 would define gender according to a person's reproductive capacities.
April 8, 2023
35 Bisexual Politicians You Should Know
We highlight bisexual state and federal legislators for Bi Visibility Day.
September 23, 2023