Montana National Organization for Women

09/15/2026

The ERA Coalition's ELECT EQUALITY also has recognized our NOW PAC-endorsed Candidates as ERA Certified! For US Senate: Alani for MT Bankhead and Western District Congress MT-01: Sam Forstag!!
Why settle for less?

The Elect Equality campaign provides voters with the opportunity to see where their candidates stand on the Equal Rights Amendment. Our interactive tool allows voters to be informed before heading to the ballot box with the click of a button.

09/15/2026

Calling those who do Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions!!
We all have lost a feminist warrior and tireless champion in our fight for equality and human rights. Gloria Steinem never complained and always thanked us for our efforts and told us we could do more. We treasure her vision and optimism and support. We're so glad to have Gloria's interview with another SHERO Dolly Parton in the September 2026 edition of our MT NOW EMPOWER E-news (see above)!

*She told us to do one outrageous act every day so let's do it as often as possible - see Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions ~
https://www.gloriasteinem.com/written-works?fbclid=IwY2xjawUG29FwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR62GHCZkXsLeunjZ6NyzjuktglYB4Bg0zs9BMrHxNe4rnvMRJYQ1ndkaGGDww_aem_shOpGD0IIyX2nMFq5sq4r

*Let's work together to elect feminist progressives, stand in solidarity with our immigrant sisters and their families, center the most vulnerable in all our alliances, demand the ERA be included in the Constitution ASAP, stand with our sisters and brothers in the LGBTQIA2S+ community, speak out against sexual and domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable, demand good schools, clean air and water, climate justice, gun safety, equal pay, fair and safe workplaces, and health and childcare as the human rights we believe we all deserve ....and that's just for starters.

*A REQUEST FOR YOU!

We'd love to hear from you, our MT NOW members, to share 1 (or more!) of YOUR "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions"
Or how did Gloria Steinem change your life?

We'd like to publish them (Anonymous or share your name and/or Montana location) in our next EMPOWER E-news by emailing: [email protected] Thank you

Written Works "Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else."

09/15/2026

VICTORY for MAIL-IN BALLOTS!
Congratulations to ALL those who challenged Trump's voter suppression US Postal Service tactics and WON! Today is National Voter Registration Day and here's some advice from our allied NGO Red Wine and Blue~

Red Wine & Blue's 2026 voter guide covers 350+ races in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with candidate recommendations and state-by-state voting information.

09/14/2026

One of the Many Reasons MT NOW endorsed Judge Amy Eddy as Montana's next Supreme Court Justice. Info here: https://amyeddyforjustice.com/
Meet Judge Eddy on September 24th in Bozeman's Story Mill Park

https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/sep/12/guest-opinion-people-who-know-trust-judge-amy-eddy/

Throughout her campaign for the Montana Supreme Court, Judge Amy Eddy has refused to seek endorsements from any political party. She does not attend any political party gatherings and refuses invitations to do so. Eddy does not rely on political parties for campaign assistance, and most important of...

09/14/2026

Much of Montana is filled with childcare "deserts" that limit women's economic security! Here's why!
https://feminist.org/news/the-absence-of-affordable-child-care-is-keeping-women-out-of-the-workforce/?emci=fd7cb05a-54ad-f111-9b33-0022482a933b&emdi=47d8b6c6-98af-f111-9b33-0022482a9f1d&ceid=696837ch
Be sure to share this with State and Federal Candidates as part of our Economic Bill of Human Rights for Montana Women and Families! Find them here: https://projects.montanafreepress.org/election-guide-2026/

On September 1, the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing titled “Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions.” The hearing examined how states are addressing the labor and child care crisis and highlight...

09/13/2026

Gallatin and Park County Central Labor Committees invitation for Sept. 14th Candidate FORUM!

Fighting for Pro-Labor Policy at the State Level is part of our "Economic Bill of Human rights for Montana's Women and Families!"

Join us this Monday, September 14th @ 5:30-7:00pm at the Gallatin Labor Temple in Bozeman for our next Central Labor Council meeting. We will be joined by state legislators and candidates that have been endorsed by the Montana AFL-CIO. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MgxgtjI9UI-_P-2lLG9YfbygED7GGJ8Q/view?pli=1

Learn about how our legislators will push for pro-union and pro-worker policies next year at the state level and let them know what you think they should fight for!
This meeting is open to all who care about growing worker power, and pizza and drinks will be provided!

We will be joined by many state legislators, including: Rep. Scott Rosenzweig (candidate for SD 29), Kathleen Williams (candidate for SD 31), Rep. Becky Edwards (candidate for HD 57), Rep. Jamie Isaly (HD 58), Rep. Katie Fire Thunder (HD 59), Rep. Alanah Griffith (HD 60), Rep. Josh Seckinger (HD 62), Rep. Peter Strand (HD 63), Rep. Brian Close (HD 65), and Rep. Eric Matthews (HD 66)

Can't remember who your state representatives are? Find your district and legislators here. https://www.legmt.gov/

Can't make it in-person? You can tune in remotely: meet.google.com/tmm-emgg-cih

In solidarity,
Gallatin-Park Central Labor Council

09/12/2026

I always say I became a writer so I wouldn’t have to talk. But, once I started writing about my own personal experiences, I was surprised to receive invitations to speak on campuses or to women’s groups. I knew it was important to do, so I started travelling regularly with speaking partners in A...