Parent's rights: Montana drag show bill fails while 'identity instruction' bill lives on

MSNBC Host Katy Tur Promotes 'Convincing' Speech of Montana Transgender Democrat

MSNBC Host Katy Tur Promotes 'Convincing' Speech of Montana Transgender Democrat Concluding her eponymous show on Monday afternoon, MSNBC host Katy Tur promoted transgender activist Zooey Zephyr by playing clips of the Montana Democrat state legislator speaking out against a proposed law against drag shows. Tur set up the speech: TUR: According to the ACLU, there have been more than 450 laws focused on LGBTQ rights introduced in states across …

Lawmakers amend bill that would have banned minors from attending drag shows

Joe McCulley said SUX Pride organizers take the "utmost precautions" when it comes to drag shows that are performed in front of families during the annual LGBTQ+ event. "It's all ages appropriate. We literally check costumes," said McCulley, who founded…

Parents' rights, gender identity lessons bills gain support

Lawmakers in both chambers of the Montana Legislature on Tuesday supported granting parents more control of what their children learn in the classroom through bills opponents described as thinly veiled attempts to make it harder for young people to learn…

Montana Republicans block GOP anti-drag bill after emotional debate

The Montana House of Representatives rejected one of several anti-LGBTQ+ bills on Thursday that would have allowed parents to sue drag performers for allegedly harming children, dealing a rare defeat to the wave of troubling legislation sweeping conservative states. The measure failed in a 44-55 vote, with several Republicans breaking ranks to join Democrats in opposition after an impassioned debate. The Montana House is controlled by 58 Republi…

Parent's rights: Montana drag show bill fails while 'identity instruction' bill lives on

One passed would give parents more influence over classroom curriculum related to gender identity, while another to allow people to sue drag show hosts and performers failed.

Towards the informed consent of parents on hours of sexual and emotional education. The measure is really full. Let's say it clearly: the vast majority of ordinary people, those who live their daily lives, not without difficulties and sacrifices to face with courage, do not...