The state of Marriage Equality in 2011
Posted on Jan 18, 2011 at 03:30 pm
After a 2010 with few marriage equality measures contested outside the courtroom, 2011 will likely see a number of battles state by state across the country.
ACLU to pursue lawsuit for same-sex couples
Posted on Dec 13, 2010 at 02:00 pm
The ACLU is moving forward with a lawsuit against the state of Montana demanding same-sex couples be granted the same equal protections as married couples.
Montana GOP Senator proposes to strike anti-LGBT law
Posted on Sep 22, 2010 at 01:30 pm
Republican State Senator John Brueggeman of Polson is taking a stand on LGBT rights, and is proposing a bill which would strike language from Montana law which prohibits homosexuality.
ACLU sues Montana over domestic partnership rights
Posted on Jul 23, 2010 at 01:59 pm
The ACLU on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Montana on behalf of several same-sex couples. The couples say the state denies them the same protections straight married couples receive in health care, end-of-life decision-making and inheritance.
Out candidates win from California to Maine
Posted on Jun 10, 2010 at 01:25 pm
Openly LGBT candidates won political races literally from coast to coast on Tuesday, with key wins in California, Montana and Maine.
Montana Court: Same-sex parent has custody rights
Posted on Sep 30, 2008 at 02:47 pm
September 30, 2008
A Missoula District Court judge on Monday confirmed Michelle Kulstad's custody rights to children she raised for years with a same-sex partner, who then sought sole custody when the relationship ended. “To discriminate further against Ms. Kulstad because of her sexual preference in this day and age is no different than telling a person to go to the back of the bus because of her skin color,” District Judge Ed McLean wrote. [Link]
Court rules church unlawful in campaign against marriage equality
Posted on Oct 02, 2006 at 12:12 pm
October 2, 2006
The church became an "incidental campaign committee" by holding meetings, distributing petitions, and being involved in political activities. [link]
State University System excludes couples from partner benefits
Posted on May 09, 2005 at 12:14 pm
May 9, 2005
A court ruling stated Montana's University System must provide benefits to domestic partners of its employees. Unfortunately, stringent restrictions require the couples to provide proof of partnership that many say are unreasonable. [link]
Montana Senate endorses limited rights to gay couples
Posted on Mar 03, 2005 at 12:16 pm
March 3, 2005
The Senate approved legislation allowing residents to designate anyone, regardless of sexuality, as their next of kin. The bill also allows hospital visitation and authority to make medical decisions. The legislation now moves forward to the House. [link]