Northern Plains supports CI-126 and CI-127
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Northern Plains supports CI-126 and CI-127

Northern Plains proudly supports CI-126 and CI-127 because we believe our Montana communities are stronger when voters are empowered with more choices on the...
10.31.24 Read More
Combining art and action to protect democracy
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Combining art and action to protect democracy

A couple of years ago, Northern Plains member and Bridger farmer/rancher Tom Tschida found himself getting deeper and deeper into a new hobby, hand-printed...
05.15.23 Read More
Montanans thwart attempts to strip away constitutional rights
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Montanans thwart attempts to strip away constitutional rights

Montana legislators filed requests for 67 amendments to our state constitution this year, but as of the writing of this article, none look likely...
05.15.23 Read More
Joanie Kresich: Rebuilding Montana’s democracy after an earthquake of extremism
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Joanie Kresich: Rebuilding Montana’s democracy after an earthquake of extremism

05.12.23 Read More
The next big deadlines for the Montana Constitution
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The next big deadlines for the Montana Constitution

We are fiercely proud of the Montana Constitution, written by Montanans to serve Montanans. We came into this session knowing we needed to defend...
03.09.23 Read More
Stand up for fair, impartial, and unbiased Montana courts
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Stand up for fair, impartial, and unbiased Montana courts

Our democracy is built on a system of constitutional checks and balances that includes three independent branches of government. But this year, some Montana...
03.03.23 Read More
Politicians want to bring the dysfunction of Washington, D.C. to Montana
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Politicians want to bring the dysfunction of Washington, D.C. to Montana

“Are you now, or have you ever been, a partisan hack?” That is the animating question for a pile of new legislation designed to...
02.16.23 Read More
Speaking our truth, living our values
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Speaking our truth, living our values

A fundamental value of Northern Plains is that everyday people should be able to participate in the decisions that impact their communities. Our member-leaders...
02.11.23 Read More
Northern Plains to legislators: “Don’t mess with our Montana Constitution!”
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Northern Plains to legislators: “Don’t mess with our Montana Constitution!”

Northern Plains' We The People rally received widespread news coverage across the state amplifying our message and showcasing the power...
02.03.23 Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Hundreds rally in Capitol rotunda to protect Montana Constitution
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PRESS RELEASE: Hundreds rally in Capitol rotunda to protect Montana Constitution

Northern Plains organizes event to celebrate, defend Montanans’ rights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2023 HELENA, Mont. - Despite icy roads and interstate closures,...
02.01.23 Read More
An early victory protecting our Constitution!
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An early victory protecting our Constitution!

Even before the official start of the 68th Montana Legislature, efforts were afoot to silence an important tool that our Montana Constitution grants us. Senator...
01.06.23 Read More
The ultimate expression of grassroots democracy
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The ultimate expression of grassroots democracy

The 68th Montana Legislature has officially commenced! Since our founding in 1972, Northern Plains members have had a strong influence on Montana’s laws and policies. We...
01.02.23 Read More