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Montanans Reject 'Born-Alive' Measure
A Montana measure that would have implemented harsh penalties for medical providers who did not give life-sustaining care to newborns was voted down l…
Added Protection for Abortion Access in MT Could be Overturned
Montana is part of a national trend of increasing challenges to abortion access. An injunction was placed on three abortion restriction bills passed …
Advocates: MT Abortion-Restriction Laws Hurt Rural Residents Most
By Claire Carlson for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Big Sky Connection reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Service Col…
Centers "Deceive" on Reproductive Health, Study Finds
HELENA, Mont. -- A new report investigates facilities that dissuade women from getting abortions. Known as crisis-pregnancy centers, the facilities …
Study: MT Women Better Represented at Local Level Than in Most States
HELENA, Mont. -- A new study found Montana ranks high for the percentage of women office holders. Women are steadily becoming more prominent in …
MT Lawmakers Focus on Restricting Trans, Reproductive Rights
HELENA, Mont. -- Conservative social issues are a top priority in Montana's legislative session this year, but opponents are pushing back. A slate …
MT 2020 Women's March Looks to Capture First March's Energy
HELENA, Mont. -- The Women's March returns to cities around the globe ahead of the crucial 2020 election. Three years ago, protestors took to the …
MT Cities Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Four Montana cities join cities and states across the country Monday to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus …
Report: Women Suffer, Companies Pay Price for Sexual Harassment
HELENA, Mont. – The global MeToo movement has put a spotlight on sexual harassment and assault, and a new report from the Institute for Women's …
MT Programs Face Cuts If Violence Against Women Act Expires
HELENA, Mont. – Federal legislation that funds resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence is set to expire at the end of September…
Native American Candidates Rising in 2018 Elections
BILLINGS, Mont. – The number of Native Americans running for political office is surging across the country this year. More than 100 …
Montana Women Face Third-Largest Pay Gap in U.S.
HELENA, Mont. – It takes women more than 15 months to earn what men earn in 12 – but pay inequality is not the only discrepancy Montana …