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Support for marriage equality hits all-time high
A poll released by The Washington Post and ABC News shows support for marriage equality has hit an all-time high as 59% of Americans support the freedom to marry.
Number of polls showing majority support for marriage equality continues to increase
An additional 2 surveys released today clearly demonstrate that a majority of Americans support marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
Opposition to Equality is Shrinking — And Here’s Proof
Significant opposition to the freedom to marry is increasingly isolated within narrow demographic groups while a much broader and more diverse majority are ready to let same-sex couples marry.
Amazing New Poll Shows Huge Bipartisan Support for Marriage Equality
A new survey from respected researchers Anzalone Liszt Grove shows massive support for marriage equality, including in some demographic groups that you might not expect.
Video: Marriage Equality in 2012, Year in Review
Here's a quick year-in-review to get you caught up with the progress we made in 2012, and where we're going to focus in 2013.
Video: Supreme Court & Marriage: What Happens Next?
In this week's episode of Marriage News Watch: More suspense from the Supreme Court, a setback in a Nevada lawsuit, and more news.
Ken Mehlman: Making the Marriage Equality Case
AFER Boardmember and former RNC chair Ken Mehlman pens an Op/Ed in the Wall Street Journal making the case for marriage equality using conservative ideals and recent polling.
17 National Polls Confirm: A Majority of Americans Support Marriage Equality
A Washington Post-ABC News poll released this week is the 17th national survey to confirm that a majority of Americans support marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
New Survey Sheds Light on Number of LGBT Americans
In the largest study about the distribution of LGBT Americans, Gallup has estimated that 3.4% of the American population identifies as LGBT.
Marriage News Watch: Strikeout #8 for DOMA and More News
Another ruling against the Defense of Marriage Act. A former Prop. 8 supporter releases a new video explaining his change of heart. And polling on marriage in key states remains very close just days out from the election.