Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event
The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.
July 28, 2023
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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
'Intellectually and morally indefensible': Montana court blocks trans-exclusionary law defining sex
“It is the right decision, not only for us Plaintiffs but for every Montanan’s right to privacy,” one plaintiff said.
February 21, 2025
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 Rejects New Library Logo Because It Looks Like a Pride Flag
The now-rejected Montana library logo represented a prism and the distribution of knowledge, according to a representative from the firm who designed it.
July 14, 2022
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
Judge Won't Let Rep. Zooey Zephyr Return to Montana House
Lawmakers banished their transgender colleague after she spoke out strongly against a ban on gender-affirming care.
May 2, 2023
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 judge blocks anti-trans bathroom law
Trans state Rep. Zoey Zephyr hailed the order blocking House Bill 121, which codified male and female genders and banned trans folks from using "restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters" that aligned with their gender identity.
April 3, 2025
Montana Governor, Who Has Nonbinary Child, Signs Law Defining Sex as Binary
It's one of three anti-LGBTQ+ bills the Republican governor signed.
May 23, 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 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 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 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 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.
May 5, 2023
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
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 Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban Despite Nonbinary Son's Pleas
The ban means public employees are forbidden to advise young people even on social transition.
April 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
Republicans running for governor are some of the most extremist candidates in the country. Here they are
The Advocate reviewed the anti-LGBTQ+ records of some of the country’s most prominent GOP candidates for governor. It's not pretty...or accepting.
June 25, 2024