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LGBTQ Attitudes & Experiences

fact sheetJun 28, 2024

Sort through the more than 30 jurisdictions that have enacted laws allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.

short readJun 28, 2024

A person with rainbow-colored decorations celebrates at the annual LA Pride Parade in Hollywood, California, in 2023. (David McNew/Getty Images)

short readNov 27, 2023

India's Supreme Court ruled against legalizing same-sex marriage on Oct. 17, 2023. (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

short readJun 26, 2023

A gay couple walking down the street after meeting each other on a dating app, on their way to eat some food.

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LGBTQ Attitudes & Experiences

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reportMar 28, 2006

A Barometer of Modern Morals

These edicts represent the collective judgment of the American public when asked to assess the moral dimensions of different kinds of behaviors.
reportMar 22, 2006

Less Opposition to Gay Marriage, Adoption and Military Service

Summary of Findings Public acceptance of homosexuality has increased in a number of ways in recent years, though it remains a deeply divisive issue. Half of Americans (51%) continue to oppose legalizing gay marriage, but this number has declined significantly from 63% in February 2004, when opposition spiked following the Massachusetts Supreme Court decision and […]
reportOct 27, 2004

The Internet and Democratic Debate

As wired Americans increasingly go online for political news and commentary, we find that the internet is contributing to a wider awareness of political views during this yearâ€™s campaign season.
reportJul 13, 2004

Reading the Polls on Gay Marriage and the Constitution

Pew Research Center Pollwatch
transcriptApr 28, 2004

The Ties That Divide: A Conversation on Gay Marriage with Andrew Sullivan and Gerard Bradley

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Washington, D.C. Speakers: Gerard V. Bradley, professor of law at the University of Notre Dame; filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court on behalf of the Family Research Council and Focus on the Family in Lawrence and Garner v. Texas (2003), the Texas anti-sodomy law case Andrew Sullivan, senior editor […]
reportFeb 27, 2004

Gay Marriage a Voting Issue, But Mostly for Opponents

Summary of Findings Gay marriage has surpassed other major social issues like abortion and gun control in its influence on voters. Four-in-ten voters say they would not vote for a candidate who disagrees with them on gay marriage, even if they agree with the candidate on most other issues. By comparison, 34% say they would […]
reportNov 18, 2003

Religious Beliefs Underpin Opposition to Homosexuality

Introduction and Summary Opposition to gay marriage has increased since the summer and a narrow majority of Americans also oppose allowing gays and lesbians to enter legal agreements that fall short of marriage. Moreover, despite the overall rise in tolerance toward gays since the 1980s, many Americans remain highly critical of homosexuals and religious […]
reportNov 18, 2003

Religious Beliefs Underpin Opposition to Homosexuality

Opposition to gay marriage has increased since the summer and a narrow majority of Americans also oppose allowing gays and lesbians to enter legal agreements that fall short of marriage. Moreover, despite the overall rise in tolerance toward gays since the 1980s, many Americans remain highly critical of homosexuals and religious belief is a […]

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