OutSpoken was a monthly print magazine that focussed on the issues of the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered (GLBT) community of western Montana. It ceased publishing in mid 2001. The following articles were published in 1998.

Ain't I A Woman - The story of a local transgendered woman.

Gimme a Break! - Profiles Spokane, Washington, as a weekend getaway.

Insuring Our Future - The quest for domestic partner insurance in Montana.

Taking a Rainbow Journey with Pride - Interview with a co-founder of Pride!, Montana's GLBT political activism organization.

Somewhere Under The Rainbow - Think there aren't queer-friendly religious sects? Think again.

Desperately Seeking a Soap Box? - A fun look at expressing yourself online.

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This University of Montana (UM) class introduced me to professional reporting within an academic environment. The first article, "Reclaiming The Night," was selected for publication in a special edition of The Kaimin (UM's paper).

Reclaiming The Night - How 1997 Take Back the Night events impacted Missoula residents. Take Back the Night is an annual, international event that seeks to empower all women, particularly victims of sexual assault.

Journalism Students Take Notes From Congressman - Review of a Q&A session with Pat Williams, former Montana Congressman.

Pay (In)Equality - How the gender gap extends to wage differentials between male & female faculty at UM, and what's being done about it.

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