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Tag: LGBTQ Rights

Posted in2023 Legislature

Tension builds in transgender policy debate

by Keely Larson, KFF Health News 04.21.202304.24.2023

Two transgender lawmakers are trying to lay the groundwork for LGBTQ-friendly policies in a conservative state, but tensions are running high as the legislative session nears its end.

Sex Definition
Posted in2023 Legislature

Bill to define sex based on reproductive function passed by Senate

Mara Silvers headshot white backgroundAvatar photo by Mara Silvers and Eric Dietrich 03.21.202303.22.2023
Posted in2023 Legislature

Lawmakers, advocates prepare to fight legislative ‘attacks’ against LGBTQ people

Mara Silvers headshot white background by Mara Silvers 01.25.202301.25.2023
Montana Supreme Court
Posted inHealth Care

State Supreme Court splits decision over judge’s actions in transgender birth certificate case

Mara Silvers headshot white background by Mara Silvers 01.10.202301.11.2023
Birth Certificate for live baby born
Posted inHealth Care

Montana health department now “intends to comply” with judge’s birth certificate order

Mara Silvers headshot white background by Mara Silvers 09.19.202209.20.2022
Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom
Posted inCourts

Transgender athlete bill declared ‘unconstitutional’

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 09.16.202209.19.2022
Posted inPublic Health

State health department defies judge’s order on birth certificates

Mara Silvers headshot white background by Mara Silvers 09.15.202209.19.2022
drag story hour Helena Montana Pride 2022
Posted inNews

Hundreds show up to support Drag Story Hour in Helena

Mara Silvers headshot white background by Mara Silvers 07.24.202207.28.2022

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