"Protests Erupt in Montana Capitol Over Silencing of Transgender Lawmaker"
Montana Republican lawmakers have prevented Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate for a second week, leading to protests from her supporters. Zephyr has been denied requests to speak on a proposal that would restrict when children can change the names and pronouns they use in school and require parental consent. Her supporters chanted "Let her speak!" from the gallery before being escorted out, leading to seven arrests for criminal trespass. The disruption drew the ire of Republican leaders, who described it as a "riot" and an "insurrection."