Montana

Our Climate of 'Cost-Free Moral Preening'

Our Climate of 'Cost-Free Moral Preening'

The most recent controversy dragged before a judge was whether the state of Montana could be held responsible for climate change. Earlier this month, Montana District Court Judge Kathy Seeley ruled that the state’s failure to take climate change into account when greenlighting new oil and coal projects was unconstitutional. The plaintiffs were a group of young people called Our Children’s Trust. They sued the state over fossil fuel production, claiming that Montana violated a section of its constitution that guarantees citizens “the right to a clean and healthful environment.”

Climate activists have hailed the decision as a significant victory and model for the nation but have not been clear on what exactly has been accomplished. As The New York Times put it, unless a higher court overturns the ruling, Montana must now “consider climate change when deciding whether to approve or renew fossil fuel projects.” That’s all. They must “consider.”

Montana Voters Reject Medical Care for Babies Who Survive Abortion

Montana Voters Reject Medical Care for Babies Who Survive Abortion

A week of major Election Day losses for the pro-life community was capped Thursday with one more defeat: Montana voters rejected a measure that would have required medical care for infants who survive abortion, according to a call by the Associated Press.

Planned Parenthood Files Lawsuit against Montana over New Abortion Restrictions

Planned Parenthood Files Lawsuit against Montana over New Abortion Restrictions

Planned Parenthood of Montana has filed a lawsuit against the state over several new abortion restrictions set to go into effect on October 1.

Montana Gov. Signs Bill Prohibiting Gov't from 'Burdening' Citizens' Religious Liberty

Montana Gov. Signs Bill Prohibiting Gov't from 'Burdening' Citizens' Religious Liberty

On Thursday, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill into law prohibiting the government from “burdening” an individual’s religious liberty and giving citizens the right to sue if they believe their rights have been infringed.

'Victory for Religious Liberty': Supreme Court Upholds Montana School Choice Program

'Victory for Religious Liberty': Supreme Court Upholds Montana School Choice Program

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a Montana tax credit scholarship program does not violate the federal constitution if parents choose to use the money for religious schooling for their child.

School Broke Law by Banning Fellowship of Christian Athletes over Marriage Definition, ADF Says

School Broke Law by Banning Fellowship of Christian Athletes over Marriage Definition, ADF Says

The Alliance Defending Freedom sent a letter to Bozeman High School last week threatening a lawsuit if the school does not reinstate its chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.