In a great decision by the Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday, they voted to solidify the parental rights of a woman formerly in a same-sex relationship in which they had raised two children together.
The article is featured in the Montana Billings Gazette.
I was especially pleased with the comments made by Justice James Nelson asserting that discrimination of people based on their sexual orientation is indeed bigotry and unacceptable.
As a native Montanan from the conservative Billings area, I must admit I'm rarely proud of how this state handles queer issues, but I'm excited to see the appropriate decision was made here.
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Yahoo! I understand what you are saying. I am from Montana also and understand the small minded people around here! But good for Montana, I am proud!