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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-25 Correspondence - Justice Over Platitudes_ Why Advocates Must Speak UpFrom:Disability Rights Montana - Growth Rings To:Bozeman Public Comment Subject:[EXTERNAL]Justice Over Platitudes: Why Advocates Must Speak Up Date:Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:05:55 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Every paid subscription supports Disability Rights Montana’s work across Montana. Federal funding is nowhere near sufficient to meet the advocacy and culture change work that is needed. You can help fund the future you want to see! Watch now Justice Over Platitudes: WhyAdvocates Must Speak Up Exploring vengeance, justice, and the conflict inherent in apathy during atime of rising political violence READ IN APP In this powerful live episode of the Growth Rings podcast, Disability Rights Montana Executive Director David Carlson explores the role of conflict in advocacy, justice, and disability rights. Challenging the stigma around litigation, David argues that going to court is not about aggression - it’s about resolving real problems and protecting the rights of people with disabilities. He shares insights on how systemic neglect and abuse demand legal action, and how Montana’s recent education lawsuit is transforming opportunities for disabled students statewide. Tune in to learn why conflict is essential to justice, how advocates can leverage power creatively, and how building disability culture in Montana starts with confronting uncomfortable truths. While you are here, please fill out this brief survey to tell Disability Rights Montana what you think we should advocate for next. What Do you Want DRMT to Advocate About You’re currently a free subscriber to Life Beyond Compliance. Upgrading to paid subscriptions supports Disability Rights Montana’s work across Montana. Federal OCT 22 funding is no where near sufficient to meet the advocacy and culture change work that is needed. You can help fund the future you want to see! Upgrade to paid LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2025 Disability Rights Montana1022 Chestnut Street, Helena, MT 59601 Unsubscribe