Silencing of trans Montana lawmaker continues over protests

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr hoisted a non-functioning microphone into the air on Monday as her supporters interrupted proceedings in the state House by chanting “Let Her Speak!” while Republican leaders in the legislature doubled down on their decision to continue to forbid her from participating in debate for a second week.
Zephyr, a first-term Democrat from Missoula, had aimed to speak on a proposal that would have restricted when children could change the