Coverage dated April 20, 2023 to April 24, 2023

Montana transgender lawmaker silenced for third day; protesters interrupt House proceedings

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 3 developments

Supporters of Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who hasn't been allowed to speak since Thursday, interrupted proceedings in the House by chanting "Let her speak!"

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Apr 21, 2023
Transgender Lawmaker Silenced by Montana House Speaker Until She Apologizes
Headline from Voice of America ·
Apr 25, 2023
‘Let Her Speak': Montana Transgender Lawmaker Silenced Again as Supporters Erupt
Headline from NBC4 Washington ·
Apr 25, 2023Newest
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced for third day; protesters interrupt House proceedings
Headline from CBS News ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

20 articles, oldest first.

CBS News
Montana transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr silenced by state House's Republican speaker (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 20, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Rep. Zooey Zephyr was deliberately misgendered by conservative lawmakers demanding her censure over comments about a bill on transgender youth medical care.
Voice of America
Transgender Lawmaker Silenced by Montana House Speaker Until She Apologizes (opens Voice of America)
Published Apr 20, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Rep. Zooey Zephyr said lawmakers would have 'blood on their hands' if they supported bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth
Washington Times
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced: What to know (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 21, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
The latest high-profile example of state legislative leadership deciding who can be heard during statehouse debates is playing out in Montana where a transgender lawmaker was silenced by Republican leaders for a second day Friday.
The Guardian
‘Let her speak!’: protests after Montana Republicans silence trans lawmaker (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 23, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Zooey Zephyr hasn’t been allowed to speak on house floor after taking a stand against bill that would ban gender-affirming care
NBC4 Washington
‘Let Her Speak': Montana Transgender Lawmaker Silenced Again as Supporters Erupt (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Apr 24, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Democratic lawmaker Zooey Zephyr's supporters were escorted from the gallery above the state House floor, including several by force
CBS News
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced for third day; protesters interrupt House proceedings (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 24, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Supporters of Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who hasn't been allowed to speak since Thursday, interrupted proceedings in the House by chanting "Let her speak!"
Jezebel
Montana Police Arrest Protesters Demanding That Trans Representative Be Allowed to Speak (opens Jezebel)
Published Apr 24, 2023
Jezebel's feed description
State Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D) has been silenced for criticizing the multiple anti-trans bills state Republicans are likely to pass.
Tucson
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced again, backers protest (opens Tucson)
Published Apr 24, 2023
Tucson's feed description
Republican legislative leaders in Montana persisted in forbidding Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate for a second week and her supporters brought the House session to a
AL.com
Zooey Zephyr, silenced transgender Montana lawmaker, sparks protest: ‘Let her speak!’ (opens AL.com)
Published Apr 24, 2023
AL.com's feed description
Zephyr’s supporters were escorted from the gallery above the state House floor, including several by force.
10TV Columbus
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced again, protesters interrupt House proceedings (opens 10TV Columbus)
Published Apr 24, 2023
10TV Columbus's feed description
Zooey Zephyr's supporters brought the Montana House session to a halt Monday - chanting from the gallery before they were escorted out by law enforcement.
Los Angeles Times
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced again as backers erupt (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 24, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Republican legislative leaders in Montana persisted in forbidding Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate.

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