On May 19, 2021, the Iowa Senate followed the Iowa House from the evening prior in passing a proposed amendment – dubbed the Protect Life Amendment – to the Iowa State Constitution.

“Today marks the first step in restoring the proper voice of the people of Iowa,” commented Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader.

On Friday, March 26, 2021, former U.S. Representative, CIA Director, and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited the headquarters of The FAMiLY Leader for a private meeting with TFL President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats. Afterward, the two sat down to record an interview for public release.

Bob and Donna Red Wing were often quoted in the news media on opposite sides of contentious issues. Bob leads a Christian organization that advocates for public policy consistent with biblical values. Donna was a longtime LGBTQ activist and, in her own words, “a sometimes agitator.” They were natural “enemies” who became the most unlikely of friends.