MT: Civil Rights
MT goes live with online tool for Indigenous voters
Indigenous leaders in Montana have announced the release of an online tool to help Native voters learn about the issues and candidates on the ballot…
Civil rights advocates file suit over MT birth certificate mandate
The Montana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed class-action lawsuit challenging a measure barring people from listing a gender on…
HUD files discrimination charge against MT apartment owner
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has charged a Livingston landlord with discrimination after investigating a complaint filed by a …
MT Tribes grapple with crippling suicide rate
By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Big Sky Connection reporting for the KFF Health News/Public News …
Increased renter restrictions target emotional-support animals
Fair-housing advocates are concerned about changes the Legislature made to tighten restrictions on emotional-support animals for Montana renters…
Bill Would Ban Ranked-Choice Voting in MT Elections
Montana lawmakers are considering banning a way of running elections known as ranked choice voting. Under this election system, people rank their …
Retired MT Attorneys Provide Pro Bono Legal Advice
For their next act in life, retired attorneys in Montana are providing free legal advice on civil matters over the phone. The Second Act Justice …
Nonprofits Mobilize Ahead of November Midterm Election
Nonprofit organizations are ramping up efforts to get out the vote for the election in November. The student-led Montana Public Interest Research …
July 4th: An Opportunity to Examine State of U.S. Democracy
July 4th celebrates the founding of the United States' democracy - and some say it's time to recommit to defending that democracy. In the wake of …
MT Ballot Measure Would Change Supreme Court Justice Elections
Montana voters could decide to change the way state supreme court justices are elected. During the 2021 session, the Montana Legislature passed a …
Project to Train People to Represent Montanans in Tribal Courts
A program is looking for Montanans to represent people in courts on tribal reservations, who often lack access to legal assistance when they need it…
After Historic Struggle, Barriers Remain for Native American Voters
The road to voting rights for Native Americans has been long, but advocates for indigenous people hope to build on the momentum they've seen in …