Meet the Montanans Who Are Challenging I-183 as Unconstitutional

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. 

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Tweets Won't Stop LGBTQ Service to Country

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.

josh nichols

HB 609 Threatens Transgender Montanans

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.

HB 609

Marriage Equality Milestone reminds us there's still work to be done for true equality

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.

Angie and Tonya Rolando on first day of marriage in Montana.

Looking back with pride. Moving forward with determination.

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

Fair is Fair - Liz and Mariah

Laws targeting transgender people are just plain cruel

I just can’t stop shaking my head at the absurdity of it all.

By Liz Welch

LGBTQ Rights

Civil Liberties in America Today - Anthony Romero visits Montana

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.  

Anthony Romero April 2016

ACLU of Montana hosts 2016 Montana Supreme Court Candidate Forum

On March 5, 2016, ACLU of Montana and the Alexander Blewett III School of Law co-hosted an educational forum featuring the current candidates for the Montana Supreme Court.

2016 Montana Supreme Court Candidate Forum

Governor Bullock issues executive order prohibiting LGBT discrimination in state contracts; encourages private businesses to do the same.

“The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King Jr.

By Liz Welch

LGBTQ Rights