Our Board of Directors has been on a search for the next strategic leader to help Forward Montana meet the unique challenges of 2025 and beyond. We knew we needed someone with the tenacity, heart, and strategic mind to meet this moment, and we’ve found that leader. We’re excited to introduce our incoming Executive Director, Alice…
This session was rough in many ways – especially in the backdrop of the federal chaos. But, because of your engagement and determination, we defeated so many bad policies and took significant steps forward – in reproductive rights, tenants rights, and youth engagement. While our legislative team recovers from our parasocial relationship with MCAT streaming services,…
Toplines: Trans People Will Live Forever; State Budget Making Moves; Watchlist + Wins EVENTS, GATHERINGS AND RALLIES CAPITOL EVENTSFriday, April 18, from noon to 1pm Defend the Montana Supreme Court Rally. Some legislators are trying to play politics with the State Supreme Court – but we won’t let that happen! Join Catalyst Montana, Forward Montana,…
I’m filled with so many mixed emotions writing this! It’s becoming very real that this is my last week at Forward Montana. When I first accepted this position in 2019, I knew that I would be in the role for 3-5 years – just the right amount of time to have an impact while also…
Like many of you, we are processing the outcome of the general election. There’s a lot that we don’t know, and it’s too early to draw any definitive conclusions about what the future holds. Here’s what we do know: we are so proud of the young people who showed up to make their voices heard….
Sexual Liberation is the idea that people should be able to express their sexuality without shame, judgment, or discrimination. This liberation acknowledges diverse sexual identities and practices, advocating for a society that respects individual choices and autonomy. The Role of Power in Sexual and Reproductive RightsPower impacts our decisions about our bodies, sexuality, and reproduction….
As I reflect on my time with Forward Montana, I’m overwhelmed with pride for everything we’ve accomplished — everything YOU’VE helped accomplish! Our wins belong to all of us; everything we’ve achieved has been built on the work of the organizers and leaders who came before me, and the work of the brilliant team I’ve…
Exploring the Role of the Montana Supreme Court In the vastness that is the Montana legal landscape, the Montana Supreme Court stands tall as the ultimate pillar of justice and constitutional interpretation. Serving as the highest court of last resort in the state, it plays a pivotal role in ensuring the fair application of laws…
Have you ever had the experience where you’re listening to someone speak, trying to understand what they’re saying, but once they finish the best you’ve got is a blank stare because you don’t know wtf they just said? That’s kinda what it feels like sitting in on a city commission meeting for the first time. Every month I…
