My Two Moms: Lessons of Love, Strength, and What Makes a FamilyA resounding testament to individuality and the power of family in all forms from the young man who “lit up the Internet” (Ellen DeGeneres) On January 31, 2011, Zach Wahls addressed the Iowa House Judiciary Committee in a public forum regarding full marriage equality. The nineteen-year-old son of a same-sex couple, Wahls proudly proclaimed, “The sexual orientation of my parents has had zero effect on the content of my character.” Hours later, his speech was posted on YouTube, where it went viral, quickly receiving more than two million views. By the end of the week, everyone knew his name and wanted to hear more from the boy with two moms. Same-sex marriage will be a major—possibly the defining—issue in this year’s election cycle, and Wahls speaks to that, but also to a broader issue. Sure, he’s handsome and athletic, an environmental engineering student, and an Eagle Scout. Yet, growing up with two moms, he knows what it’s like to feel different and to fear being made fun of or worse. In the inspirational spirit of It Gets Better edited by Dan Savage and Terry Miller, My Two Moms also delivers a reassuring message to same-sex couples, their kids, and anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider: “You are not alone.” |
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... understand the challenges families like mine are forced to endure. We just need to listen. Introduction F irst things first: If you're Fred Phelps of Praise for Zach Wahls About the Author Title Page Copyright Dedication Preface.
... understand the challenges families like mine are forced to endure. We just need to listen. Introduction F irst things first: If you're Fred Phelps of Praise for Zach Wahls About the Author Title Page Copyright Dedication Preface.
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... understand. And, as a result, there is another significant difference between the Reger-Wahls household and the rest of America: After twelve years of struggling with multiple sclerosis, the one treatment that has worked for my mom is a ...
... understand. And, as a result, there is another significant difference between the Reger-Wahls household and the rest of America: After twelve years of struggling with multiple sclerosis, the one treatment that has worked for my mom is a ...
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... understand. And while this tale could begin in any number of places—our family's move from Wisconsin to Iowa, my mom Terry breaking up with her longtime girlfriend, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Iowa, the day I ran home from ...
... understand. And while this tale could begin in any number of places—our family's move from Wisconsin to Iowa, my mom Terry breaking up with her longtime girlfriend, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Iowa, the day I ran home from ...
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... understand how printing her name and her son's name, both a matter of public record, could be a problem for the newspaper. The editor informed her that the paper would be taking a legal risk by printing anything unless they knew the ...
... understand how printing her name and her son's name, both a matter of public record, could be a problem for the newspaper. The editor informed her that the paper would be taking a legal risk by printing anything unless they knew the ...
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