TV Ads and Online Videos
In its successful campaign to win marriage nationwide, Freedom to Marry produced dozens of online videos and TV ads to tell emotionally powerful stories of couples, families, allies, unlikely messengers to build a critical mass of public support and drive the media narrative. Select a category below to view TV ads and/or online videos.
Evan Wolfson Delivers Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) Commencement Speech
Evan Wolfson addresses the Class of 2016 at NEIU, calling for big, collaborative moves from the graduates.
Richard and John
Richard and John just celebrated 61 years as a couple. They desperately wanted to marry in New York. Haven't they waited long enough?
Who We Are As Southerners: #AmericaIsReady
America is ready for marriage for same-sex couples. Jessica and Chi and their daughter Nailah from Alabama share why marriage matters to their family.
What makes a gay soldier different from a straight soldier?
Gay and straight service members risk their lives to protect our country. But, the military is forced to treat them differently because of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.
Sen. Alan Simpson Supports the Freedom to Marry
Former US Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming talks about how Republican values support the freedom to marry.
“One Day,” Composed by Andrew Lippa, Performed by Laura Benanti
To close our 'Cheers to 10 Years,' Tony and Grammy Award-nominated composer Andrew Lippa joined Tony winner Laura Benanti and a 7-piece orchestra on stage for the debut performance…
Tallahassee Mayor John Marks for the Freedom to Marry
Tallahassee Mayor John Marks shares why he supports the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. "This is the right thing to do. Individuals have rights and freedoms, and we need to…
#LoveWins: A celebration of the freedom to marry
To commemorate the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the freedom to marry nationwide, we present this celebration of love. Because in the end, #LoveWins.
A Proud Florida Father Proclaims: “Let People Get Married”
Florida father George Smith shares the story of his evolution to support the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in an ad created by Equality Florida and Freedom to Marry.
The Freedom to Marry Comes to Alabama
On February 9, the freedom to marry came to Alabama and hundreds of same-sex couples got married. This is the story of that amazing day.
It’s Time for the Freedom to Marry
Freedom to Marry launched this television ad to underscore the urgent need for the freedom to marry nationwide.
Straight Allies for the Freedom to Marry
Retired Admiral Jamie Barnett, former congressman Patrick Murphy and Army Major Mary Bergner explain why the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell wasn't enough to make gay and lesbian…
Meghan McCain Supports the Freedom to Marry
The freedom to marry is not a partisan value and is consistent with basic conservative values of responsibility and community, limited government and individual freedom. Meghan…
Bill and John: More Than Ever
Bill and John have been together for 54 years. There story shows clearly why the freedom to marry matters to gay and lesbian couples.
A Marine and his soon to be husband on DOMA
Marine Captain Matthew Phelps will be transferred to Japan this summer. He and his soon-to-be husband Ben Schock talked about how the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)…
Rep. Linda Sanchez Talks About Anti-LGBT Bullying
Rep. Linda Sanchez talks about anti-LGBT bullying and her support of the Familia es Familia campaign.
Maureen Walsh For Washington United For Marriage
WA State Representative Maureen Walsh, whose floor speech in favor of the bipartisan marriage law this winter generated over 2-million YouTube views, talks about her own marriage…
Brotherhood - Mainers United for Marriage
Firefighters Andrew, Dave, Eric and Ryan talk about trust, respect and why they're voting "Yes" on Question 1. They know marriage matters to ALL Maine families.
Sarah Longwell makes the conservative case for the freedom to marry
Sarah Longwell, a member of the Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry leadership committee, talks with Thom Hartmann about why she as a conservative supports the freedom to…
What a Conservative Former Marine Thinks About Gays and Marriage
Former Marine Craig Stowell talks about why he as a conservative supports the freedom to marry for all loving and committed couples. Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry…
Pablo Monroy for Washington United for Marriage
First generation American Pablo Monroy shares his personal story of coming out as gay and why marriage matters to him.
Audra McDonald Supports President Obama on Marriage
Four time Tony Award winning singer and actress Audra McDonald tells why she supports President Obama's announcement of his support for the freedom to marry. Audra is nominated for…
Mayor Villaraigosa is a Mayor for the Freedom to Marry
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks at the launch of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, a broad-based and nonpartisan group of mayors who believe that all people should be…
Mayor Parker is a Mayor for the Freedom to Marry
Houston Mayor Annise Parker speaks at the launch of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, a broad-based and nonpartisan group of mayors who believe that all people should be able to…
Mayor Bloomberg is a Mayor for the Freedom to Marry
New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg speaks at the launch of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, a broad-based and nonpartisan group of mayors who believe that all people should be able to…
Faith and Marriage
While clergy will never be forced to go against their religious beliefs, Pastor Michael Gray and his wife Robyn describe how their faith supported their journey toward support of…
Love and Marriage
In this video from Freedom to Marry, four couples talk about the true meaning of marriage-- love, commitment and family.
Cristina and Monica (Spanish with English subtitles)
Though legally married, Cristina and Monica faced possible deportation or separation because the so-called Defense of Marriage Act denied married same-sex couples immigration…
Cristina and Monica
Though legally married, Cristina and Monica face possible deportation or separation because the so-called Defense of Marriage Act denied married same-sex couples immigration…
Freedom to Marry’s Sean Eldridge Debates NOM’s Maggie Gallagher after Prop 8 Ruling
Sean Eldridge, Political Director of Freedom to Marry, debated Maggie Gallagher of the so-called "National Organization for Marriage" after a federal judge struck down California's…
Sean Eldridge of Freedom to Marry Debates NOM’s Brian Brown on DOMA
Sean Eldridge, Political Director of Freedom to Marry, debates Brian Brown of the so-called "National Organization for Marriage" about President Obama's decision to stop defending…