42. 2023 Wrapped

After some technical difficulties, we are pleased and proud to bring you our 2023 Wrapped episode! Last year we saw young people play a huge role in Montana politics so for this episode, we decided to do a little extra to close out 2023. Our hosts, Chloe (they/them) and Kat (they/she), brought in some special guests, played a game, and collected some of your stories and takeaways to give you a rundown of What the Hell—ena even happened this last year. Show notes! Find out more about the bills mentioned in this episode (SB 99, HB 889, HB 971, and HB 317) using the ⁠2023 Capitol Tracker.⁠ Read the ⁠ACLU's entire press statement⁠ on SB 99. Check out this ⁠Missoula Current article⁠ about Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoing HB 889, a bill that would have given protections for mobile home park residents, like requiring park owners give 60 days notice before taking action like increasing rent. Learn more about the Montana Indian Child Welfare Act HB 317 ⁠here⁠. As well as the federal case, Haaland v. Brackeen, by listening to this podcast from Crooked Media, ⁠This Land⁠. Learn more about the Montana Environmental Protection Agency, the Montana Constitution, and the 16 Montana youth who sued the state... and won! (⁠Held v. Montana⁠). Transcendent Joy Volume 3 - Big Gay Planet The Nap Ministries, Rest is Resistance, by Tricia Hersey. check it out ⁠here⁠! Forward Montana is on Instagram and Twitter @forward_montana. You can learn more about us at forwardmontana.org.