12 Years Later, Iowa Lawmaker's Speech on Marriage Equality Still Inspires
Zach Wahls, now Iowa Senate minority leader, reshared the video about being raised by two moms as Republicans continue to attack LGBTQ+ people and families.
March 28, 2023
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Zach Wahls Tells Romney My Family Is As Real As Yours
The 20-year-old Iowan defended his two moms from Mitt Romney's narrow definition of family in a DNC speech.
September 6, 2012
WATCH: Zach Wahls Debates Scout's Father Who Backs Gay Ban
Wahls defends the right of gays to be part of the Scouts.
February 4, 2013
Sixth Grader Testifies for Marriage Equality at R.I. Hearing
"My parents, and all the other gay and lesbian people here, just want to be happy. Just like you, all they want is to be treated fairly," the 12-year-old told the crowd.
March 25, 2013
LGBT Activist Zach Wahls Announces Run for Office
Wahls, the son of two lesbians, will seek a spot in Iowa's Senate.
December 21, 2017
Zach Wahls: Intel Should Not Give $700K to Boy Scouts
The LGBT equality activist has launched a petition on Change.org calling on Intel to cease its financial support of the Boy Scouts of America until the group removes its ban on gay scouts.
September 20, 2012
Katy Butler Asks President and Romney to Wear Purple
As Spirit Day approaches next week, activists urge the leader of the nation to don purple to support LGBT youth.
October 14, 2012
WATCH: Zach Wahls Supports President Obama
Zach Wahls, the University of Iowa student who defended his mothers' right to marry before the state legislature, says it was a "beautiful day" when President Obama announced his support for marriage equality.
July 25, 2012
Zach Wahls Rick Perry Videos Top Youtube For 2011
View the campaign ad videos that went viral.
December 20, 2011
Zach Wahls Says a Secret Boy Scouts Committee Will Not Stop Us
Activist and Eagle Scout Zach Wahls says that what an anonymous group decides can't stop him and others from making the Boy Scouts more inclusive.
July 19, 2012
Op-ed: Differences Don't Make Families Inferior
Zach Wahls may have two moms but his Iowa upbringing was otherwise traditional. Still, some people look down on families like his.
December 12, 2013
Intel Ends Donations to Boy Scouts Due to Discriminatory Policies
The Intel Foundation had been the largest corporate donor for the Boy Scouts.
September 21, 2012