There is so much at stake tomorrow. The Supreme Court of the United States will consider the Masterpiece Cakeshop case and determine whether businesses have the constitutional right to discriminate against LGBTQ people. This is about so much more than buying a wedding cake. It is about whether our highest court will uphold the laws
A Quilt of Valor for Transgender Military Veteran, Mickie Schnider
November 11, 2017, Veteran’s Day, Mickie Schnider was called to the front of a room at the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hall in Orofino, Idaho. She was one of 10 veterans called up that night to receive a Quilt of Valor in recognition of her twenty-four years served in the Army National Guard,
Innovative Solutions to Youth Homelessness in Anchorage
Did you know there’s a committed group of agencies in Anchorage that are examining the way they serve youth experiencing homelessness? In late July, in the middle of a hot and humid summer, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) brought the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project sites to Washington, D.C., to learn from each
The Love Army Tri-Cities: Fighting Hate with Acceptance
When students at Kennewick High School in rural Central Washington were walking into their school building earlier this month, they were surprised when members of a group called “Abolish Human Abortion” approached them with graphic, hate-filled fliers that specifically targeted LGBTQ people. Almost immediately, local parents and concerned community members jumped into action. Janie Romine,
“You Only Go Around Once”
“Bill Teska was known for living his life for others—investing in the service of others, and seeing the worth, honor, and value of others,”
Scholar Guest Blog: “My Mom Also Deserves Respect”
“It’s a crime to hope for a future where education and stability are attainable. DACA made me employable, and the money from my jobs is the only reason I’m so close to graduating college.”
The Innovative and Courageous Resistance of the Next Generation
To these young people: we see you, we value you, and you matter. Your community stands with you. And we are sincerely grateful for your innovative leadership in the face of attacks on our communities.
Why Pride Foundation Will Remain A Co-Presenter of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Statement from Kris Hermanns, Jeremiah Allen, and Gunner Scott Since the initial release of the film The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, Pride Foundation has supported its viewing across the Northwest—from large venues at film festivals, to small gatherings in places like Missoula, Montana. For every one of these viewings, our
Why I Remain Hopeful
I admit that I am having a hard time keeping up with the emails and headlines in my inbox about this current administration’s latest hurtful actions to take away basic freedoms and protections from the most vulnerable within our communities. In just one week, much of the progress we have made in the past few
Free & Fair Montana: No on I-183
With so much happening across the country, it can be easy to miss local threats that are developing under the radar. We are writing today to ensure that Montanans stay informed about the issues that are facing our local community. The Montana Family Foundation is now collecting petition signatures to put I-183 on the ballot