"The Montana Human Rights Network (MHRN) is a grassroots, membership-based organization of over 1400 members and 10 local groups. MHRN's mission is to promote democratic values such as pluralism, equality and justice; challenge bigotry and intolerance; and organize communities to speak out in support of democratic principles and institutions. MHRN seeks to challenge hate groups and other extremists who use violence and intimidation as tools for political activism. MHRN does so by organizing local human rights groups; by monitoring and reporting on the activities of the radical right-wing groups in Montana; by developing and pursuing public policy initiatives and holding public officials accountable in the area of human rights; by conducting community education on human rights issues; and by working to increase community support and legal protection for groups of people targeted by hate activity."