In just over 10 years, same-sex marriage has become legal in more than half of the United States. And although there's still a lot of work to do, more Americans than ever are on board.
Support for gay marriage is at a record high, according to an ABC News/Washington Post poll (opens in new tab). A whopping 61% of Americans say same-sex couples should be allowed to get married under the law. It's the first time in history that more than six in 10 people agreed.
The same proportion of Americans agreed that even if a state doesn't legalize gay marriage, it should recognize marriages performed legally in other states. More people than ever also said they think being gay isn't a choice, that gay people can be just as good parents as straight people, and that businesses shouldn't be allowed to refuse service to gay and lesbian people.
The poll, which was conducted by Langer Research Associates (opens in new tab), notes that attitudes on gay marriage have changed more rapidly than any other issue in 30 years. They note that might be because more people have been exposed to gay people; three-quarters of the people polled said they have a friend or acquaintance who is gay.
Next week, the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments about state bans on same-sex marriage. And with experts forecasting (opens in new tab) that their decision will make gay marriage legal everywhere, it's incredible how much has changed in just a decade.
You should also check out:
And Today's Best Gay Pride Moment Comes Courtesy of J.K. Rowling (opens in new tab)
Watch Ellen DeGeneres Shut Down an Anti-Gay Pastor in the Best Way Possible (opens in new tab)
Ellen Page's Coming Out Speech Will Make You Cry (opens in new tab)
-
Kate Middleton Shares the Tricky Milestone Prince George is MasteringThe future king is growing up so quickly.
-
Camilla, Queen Consort, Often “Calls the Shots” for King Charles III, Book Claims
Her influence on her husband is not just personal—it’s professional, too.
-
Kate Middleton Shares Her Kids’ (Brutally Honest) Reaction to Her Engagement Photos
The pictures were taken 12 years ago.
-
30 Ways Women Still Aren't Equal to Men
If anyone tries to tell you otherwise, show them these statistics.
-
EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler Has Big Plans for the Organization
Under Butler's leadership, the largest resource for women in politics aims to expand Black political power and become more accessible for candidates across the nation.
-
Want to Fight for Abortion Rights in Texas? Raise Your Voice to State Legislators
Emily Cain, executive director of EMILY's List and and former Minority Leader in Maine, says that to stop the assault on reproductive rights, we need to start demanding more from our state legislatures.
-
Your Abortion Questions, Answered
Here, MC debunks common abortion myths you may be increasingly hearing since Texas' near-total abortion ban went into effect.
-
The Future of Afghan Women and Girls Depends on What We Do Next
Between the U.S. occupation and the Taliban, supporting resettlement for Afghan women and vulnerable individuals is long overdue.
-
How to Help Afghanistan Refugees and Those Who Need Aid
With the situation rapidly evolving, organizations are desperate for help.
-
It’s Time to Give Domestic Workers the Protections They Deserve
The National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, reintroduced today, would establish a new set of standards for the people who work in our homes and take a vital step towards racial and gender equity.
-
The Biden Administration Announced It Will Remove the Hyde Amendment
The pledge was just one of many gender equity commitments made by the administration, including the creation of the first U.S. National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence.
