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State appears to reverse course on Capitol permit rules

The Montana Department of Administration appears to have reversed course on its weekend permit rules at the Capitol as another “No Kings” rally draws near. In February, the state changed its rules for permitted events at the Capitol, barring them on weekends. Now, though, the state rules page makes no

Nepali youth demand release of govt report into deadly September uprising

Nepali youth demand release of govt report into deadly September uprising

Nepali youth staged a demonstration in Kathmandu Sunday, demanding the release of findings into the deadly 2025 uprising, which forced the previous government to collapse. At least 77 people were killed in the September 8-9 protests which began over a brief social media ban, but tapped into longstanding fury

Rights groups fear use of arrest to stifle free speech in Pakistan

Rights groups fear use of arrest to stifle free speech in Pakistan

Mavra Bari had intended to take part in a march for International Women's Day in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, but spent it in a cramped prison cell. What was meant to be a celebration was instead a terrifying 12-hour ordeal in a suffocating space, with a broken

State representatives speak at Missoula rally protesting cuts to Montana hospitals

A small group of residents and two state representatives gathered in front of St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Thursday, holding signs protesting cuts to health care as passing cars honked in support. The rally, organized by Big Sky 55+ and Social Security Works, was planned to more specifically protest

Gianforte administration says it will reconsider policy change to restrict Capitol rallies

The Montana Department of Administration is considering revising a recent policy change that restricts weekend rallies at the Capitol in Helena, according to department director Misty Ann Giles. Following a Montana Free Press report about the change prohibiting permits for weekend gatherings at the Capitol, Rep. Luke Muszkiewicz, D-Helena,

Venezuelan student freed after months in US immigration custody

Venezuelan student freed after months in US immigration custody

Democrats and activists celebrated Thursday the release of a US high school student from Venezuela who spent 10 months in custody after his arrest by immigration officials enforcing President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans. Dylan Contreras, 21, was detained last May after attending an immigration hearing at a