Couple Lonnie Johnson and Ronald Fournier detail their lives in different cities around Montana, including Columbia Falls, Helena, Butte, and Hamilton. The couple take turns explaining their origins, highlighting they have been a couple for over thirty years. They describe living comfortably in Montana when they came out in the 1980s and 1990s, and share how the culture in Montana noticeably changed during the 2016 United States presidential election, ultimately inspiring their move to Washington. They describe their experiences within healthcare as an openly out couple, specifically in Montana Community Health Clinic and Chas Health. Lon and Ron describe their life together in 2025 living in Clarkston, Washington, and their regular gatherings with friends and neighbors.
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