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Zooey Zephyr won't be barred from women's restroom in Montana capitol after GOP attempt

A measure that would have prohibited the transgender lawmaker from using the women's restroom failed in committee Tuesday, with even several Republicans voting against it.

Montana issues rule banning gender marker changes on birth certificates

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

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 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 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 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 Republicans block GOP anti-drag bill after emotional debate

The measure, opposed by transgender state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, failed with a vote of 44 to 55.

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr wins reelection, will return to House floor after sanction

Republicans voted to bar Zephyr from speaking on the floor of the state legislature in 2023 after she said that conservatives' ban on gender-affirming care for youth would result in “blood on [their] hands.”

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.

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

The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.

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 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's effort to reject marriage equality isn't moving forward ... for now

Montana legislators tabled a resolution against marriage equality with the help of Republicans.

Montana Republican's bill would charge parents of trans kids with child abuse

Montana courts overruled a trans health care ban in 2023, but it’s making a comeback.

Republican congressman wants to limit IVF access to married heterosexual veterans only

He claimed, falsely, that children of opposite-sex couples fare best in life.

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.

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.

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

The ruling continues a stay that saved Helena Pride.

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

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