Oh hey! Did ya miss us? We wish we were coming back with better news, but unfortunately, the government is once again up to some bullsh*t. 

In this episode, we talk with the incredible Akilah Lane from the ACLU of Montana about the Department of Health and Human Services' recent emergency rule that made it impossible for transgender people to update the gender on their birth certificates in Montana. Listen to find out how this happened, what comes next, and what you can do about all of it.

To send a comment to the DPHHS, email [email protected] or head to this link: https://secure.everyaction.com/RqYHYQ4lGESsDtp2fYy-zw2 

You can also mail written comments to: 

Kassie Thompson

DPHHS Office of Legal Affairs

PO Box 4210

Helena, MT 59604-4210

For information about how to attend the June 30 hearing, head to this link: https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/ShowNoticeFile.asp?TID=11048

This episode was written, hosted, and edited by Izzy Milch with help from Kiersten Iwai and Meghan Hegedus. The cover art for What the Helena was designed by Angie Hoàng. 

Keep up with the ACLU of MT on Instagram @aclu_montana and at aclumontana.org. 

You can follow Forward Montana on Instagram @forward_montana. To learn more about our work and get involved, head to forwardmontana.org.