Commissioner strikes balance on campaign finance that protects civil liberties

Montana voters have the right to know the source of significant spending for or against candidates and ballot measures. But over-broad disclosure requirements can chill the exercise of First Amendment rights to association and expression. That's why  we asked the Commissioner of Political Practices to revise his proposed rules back in September.

By Liz Welch

Justice

Happy First Anniversary, Montana!

It seems hard to believe that it’s been a year since we won marriage for Montana. 

By Liz Welch

Fair is Fair One Year Anniversay

#TBT to that time last year when Love Won. (Happy Anniversary, Montana!)

 

LGBTQ Rights

We can support safety without sacrificing our values.

 

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The Death Penalty is dying

By Jennifer Kirby, Coalition Director - Abolition Coalition

Death Penalty

Why we support the public safety proposals in Lewis & Clark County. Please vote YES tomorrow.

Contributed by Niki Zupanic, Public Policy Director

Mass Incarceration

Working for the "forgotten members' of our society. Update on our prison litigation

An Update on our Prison Litigation

Crimina Law Reform

Congratulations to our own Jake Coolidge. Recipient of the Montana Law Student Pro Bono Service Award

We are proud to announce that Jake Coolidge received the Montana Law Student Pro Bono Service Award this fall. This award is a collaborative effort between the University of Montana Law School, private firms and attorneys, Montana Legal Services Association, and the local judiciary to recognize the outstanding volunteer work of law students. The award is given annually in October during National Pro Bono week to a 3L student who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to public service-in particular the field of pro bono legal work.

Jake Coolidge wins student pro-bono award

Let the people vote! (Updated)

Voting Rights