These Montanans have stepped forward with bravery and authenticity to challenge I-183. They come from all walks of life. They are mechanics and lawyers, college students and community organizers, parents and pastors. What unites them is an abiding love for the Big Sky State and a commitment that all Montanans are deserving of safety, dignity, and privacy.
I started my military career two years after President Obama made the long overdue decision to repeal the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy in 2010.
Anti-gay extremists are stirring up completely unfounded fears about safety and privacy to justify discrimination against transgender Montanans. This is about more than just bathrooms; bills like HB 609 threaten the safety and dignity of the LGBT community and have no place in Montana.
Two years ago today, marriage equality was recognized in Montana. The ACLU of Montana couldn’t be more proud to have brought the lawsuit, Rolando vs State of Montana, that was a part of the fight for marriage equality, but the real heroes are the plaintiffs in the case.
This week is the 5th anniversary of the date I joined the staff of ACLU of Montana to work for LGBT equality on the Fair is Fair Montana campaign. In a moment of perfect synchronicity, this week will also be when I hand off my ACLU of Montana involvement in LGBTQ work to the incredible local staff. But I won’t be completely gone from the work here as I move into working full time for the Out for Freedom/ LGBT Project at ACLU’s national office.
By Liz Welch
I just can’t stop shaking my head at the absurdity of it all.
By Liz Welch
The ACLU of Montana was proud to welcome Anthony Romero, Executive Director of the national American Civil Liberties Union to Montana. While in Montana, Mr. Romero delivered lectured in both Missoula and Bozeman.
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