Food Insecurity Rose Steeply During the Pandemic
Food banks have been facing steep challenges in distributing food to a record number of people who fell into poverty and food insecurity due to the nationwide lockdown.
Ending Youth Homelessness in Montana
More than 1.5 million youth in the United States experienced homelessness during the 2017-18 school year. It’s the highest number recorded in over 10 years.
Youth Suicide in Montana
Montana persistently ranks in the top three states with the most youth who die by suicide – and their method of choice is overwhelmingly firearms.
Struggling to Get Paid Time Off
Twenty-five years ago, the Family and Medical Leave Act was passed to help working families, but today the law is no longer adequate.
LGBTQ Youth in Montana
Montana’s sexual minority youth have it rough. Despite enormous strides in acceptance and understanding there’s still much work to be done.
Montana’s Gender Pay Gap
As early as 1791, American women were identified as a potential cheap labor force. That stigma is still playing out today despite the fact…