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Our representatives have not lost momentum in the the transmittal break. Let’s jump back in.
Sage, from our FMT legislative team joins us again to give us a little update on some housing bills that we have been watching! Zuri and John share some ethics committee drama and tell us all about how some folks just don't really understand our Montana constitution.
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Capitol Events:
Monday, March 31 from noon-1pm at Montana Capitol Flag Plaza in Helena. Join us at the State Capitol to Rally for Trans Rights to celebrate trans joy, resilience, and community! This year’s focus: trans people fighting back against attacks from the legislature. This legislative session, we’ve seen 20+ bills that have attempted to block access to gender-affirming care, remove essential social services, and strip away our rights. RSVP here.
Community Events:
Saturday, March 22nd from 4:30-7:30pm at Uptown Hearth in Columbia Falls. Join us for The Making Place’s Art Café Night! This is a perfect chance to engage with the community, support civic participation, and enjoy a creative, welcoming atmosphere. Come for the art, stay for the impact, and help us ensure everyone’s voice is heard before the school board election.
Monday, March 24th from 5:30-7:30pm at Shine Beer Sanctuary in Bozeman. Join us for the Bozeman Housing Happy Hour. If you are a renter, your food or drink is on us! This month, we are focused on stories -- What is your housing story??
Join us at The Center on Monday, March 24th from 6-7:30pm as we partner with the Western Montana Community Center to bring you a MONTHLY Stitch and Bitch!Bring your current project (or start a new craft!) while you gather in an environment of support, create community, and build collective power through arts n’ crafts! A hodgepodge of embroidery, knit/crochet, and collage supplies will be available.
Monday, March 24 from 6-7pm Wilson Hall, Bozeman- Come join the MSU FMT Club Meeting for community, crafts and civic engagement! We will meet in Wilson 2105 from 6-7pm every other Monday!
Join the Billings Forward Montana team at the Billings Public Library community room from 530-730 pm on Tuesday, March 25th for another fun stitch and bitch event! We’ll be talking about what’s going on in Billings, up in Helena at the legislative session and anything else YOU want to talk about with us and other community members. This will be a relaxed stitch and bitch style event so bring a craft to work on while we talk! Free food and drinks provided.
Saturday, March 29, 2025 6:30-8pm, Trans Day of Visibility - Pre Event in 732 S 1st St W, Missoula. We’ll have a Know Your Rights training, a discussion on the history of TDOV, and sign making supplies for Monday’s TDOV events. Free food and drinks provided. RSVP here.
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Hosted by Zuri Moreno & John Bazant
Edited by Ashley Lobao
Music by Cowboy Calamity
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