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BREAKING NEWS/EVENTS

ARE YOU A MEMBER? This summer PRIDE will release our 2006 Voter Education Guide, which includes a survey of how political candidates view equality. This resource is available to PRIDE members only, and can be shared among your friends and family. pride123@aol.com

"Come Out - Again!" MT Pride Network's annual festival is June 16-18 in Helena. For more info go to: www.qnewsmontana.com

"Justice Nelson Speaks!" A PRIDE, Inc. program 
coinciding with the pride festival in Helena.
Saturday, June 17, 7:o0 PM. The Montana Club, Sixth & Fuller Streets, Helena. Justice James Nelson is a champion of civil rights on the Montana Supreme Court. FREE!

"This Land is Our Land" Rocky Mountain Tour of the Seattle Mens Chorus and Seattle Womens Chorus. Each concert benefits local groups. 

July 5, 7:30 PM - BILLINGS - Alberta Bair Theater
Tickets: (406) 256-6052

July 6, 7:30 PM - BOZEMAN - Reynolds Recital Hall
Tickets at the door

July 6, 7:30 PM - HELENA - St Pauls Methodist Church. Tickets: (406) 443-0287

BASIC EQUALITY

Discriminating against lesbians and gays is bad for business, harmful to students, and tarnishes our state image. The Montana Human Rights Act protects minorities from discrimination in the workplace, education and public accommodations. PRIDE is working to amend this Act to include "sexual orientation" under its umbrella of protection.

FREEDOM TO MARRY

Marriage discrimination is the most pervasive and blatant form of anti-gay bias, affecting virtually every lesbian and gay person. PRIDE champions the right to love, benefits of civil marriage, and lesbian and gay families, with an aggressive statewide education campaign. Coming soon to a venue near you!

LESBIAN AND GAY YOUTH

Montana youth are consistently challenged by anti-gay bias and harassment. PRIDE seasonally hires a youth intern to deliver programming and resources to youth across Montana. Annual GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) summits assist youth in accessing and creating support networks, understanding their rights, coming out and speaking out.

BIAS CRIMES

Bias-motivated crimes are designed to send a threatening message to an entire community. Montana's Malicious Intimidation & Harassment Act reserves stricter penalties for those criminals who target their victims because of the victim's minority status. PRIDE is working to amend this Act to include "sexual orientation" in its coverage.