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Just days before National Coming Out Day, more than half a dozen students spoke at the Associated Students of the University of Montana’s Oct. 6 meeting supporting Senate Bill 13
Editorâs note: The Kaimin chose not to name the senator who resigned to protect her from unwanted attention and possible backlash. The Associated Students of the University of Montana released its Anti-Racism Strategic Plan last Tuesday after a tumultuous few weeks within the organization. The plan comes after a non-white student senator submitted her letter of resignation in early February and presented it as an online public comment, via the form on ASUMâs website, a few weeks later. The former senator, who declined to speak with the Kaimin, said in her comment that sheâd...
For the first time, the Associated Students of the University of Montana has developed lobbying coalitions aimed at helping interested students gain lobbying experience at the state legislature. ASUMâs Student Political Action Director Maggie Bornstein said the coalitions will be focused on legislation that aligns with ASUMâs five legislative priorities: higher education funding, protecting student renters, expanding mental health services, protecting students from discriminatory legislation and reproductive rights. Bornstein said students are typically an underrepresented group...