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Same-Sex Marriage in the U.S.

A Pew Forum research package provides an overview of the same-sex marriage debate and examines public opinion and religious groups' views on the issue as well as exploring the legal angles.

 

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GRAPHIC July 9, 2009
State Policies on Same-Sex Marriage
This graphic illustrates the states with constitutional amendments banning gay marriage as well as states where gay marriage is legal. 
ANALYSIS March 19, 2009
Most Mainline Protestants Say Society Should Accept Homosexuality
The Pew Forum's U.S. Religious Landscape Survey finds that majorities of members two mainline Protestant denominations say that homosexuality is a way of life that should be accepted by society.
ANALYSIS November 13, 2008
States With Voter-Approved Constitutional Bans on Same-Sex Marriage, 1998-2008
Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage following a ruling by the state's highest court. In the five years since the Massachusetts decision, 26 states have amended their constitutions to ban gay marriage.
ANALYSIS April 1, 2008
Gay Marriage Timeline
Timeline provided by Stateline.org.