Gay Marriage

Report : Where Same-Sex Marriage is Legal Around the World

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:44:24 GMT

As the votes in France and Britain indicate, the idea of marriage is changing, at least in the West. Indeed, most of the countries that currently allow gays and lesbians to wed are in Europe and the Americas. In two other countries, the United States and Mexico, some jurisdictions have allowed gays and lesbians to wed, while others have not.

Report : Voters in Four States to Address Same-Sex Marriage in November

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:36:11 GMT

An updated graphic from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life shows where same-sex marriage is banned, where it is legal and which states are considering the issue this November.

Report : Two-Thirds of Democrats Now Support Gay Marriage

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Reports that the Democratic Party may add support for gay marriage to its party platform are in keeping with a significant shift of opinion on this issue among Democrats, according to new research from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. About two-thirds say they favor gay marriage, up 15 points since 2008. Overall, public opinion on same-sex mariage remains divided and the impact of President Obama's endorsement appears limited

Report : Half Say View of Obama Not Affected by Gay Marriage Decision

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:25:00 GMT

Roughly half of Americans (52%) say President Obama's public support for gay marriage did not affect their opinion of him. The president said he came to his decision after a long consideration. The public's view of gay marriage has evolved, with growing support.

Report : Changing Attitudes on Gay Marriage

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:05:00 GMT

President Obama announced his support for gay marriage this week after a long consideration saying his views were "evolving." The public's view of gay marriage has changed over the past several decades, with growing support. In 1996, Americans opposed gay marriage by 65% to 27%, but the public is more evenly divided today.

Report : Growing Public Support for Same-Sex Marriage

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:50:00 GMT

As courts and legislatures address the question of whether same-sex couples should be allowed to legally marry, surveys conducted in recent years have shown that public support for gay marriage continues to grow.

Public Opinion : Support For Same-Sex Marriage Edges Upward

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Polls this year by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life have found that more Americans favor allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally than did so just last year.

AV Web Cast : Pew: 'God in America' Debuts on PBS

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:05:00 GMT

For the first time on television, "God in America" explores the historical role of religion in the public life of the United States.

Public Opinion : Few Say Religion Shapes Immigration, Environment Views

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT

A new Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life poll finds that religion continues to shape some Americans' views about social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage. Far fewer cite it as a top influence on immigration, the environment and poverty.

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