same-sex marriage
Coverage of same-sex marriage in the Nexus archive.
- Delaware lawmakers pass same-sex marriage constitutional amendment after initial failure in the House
Delaware lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment enshrining same-sex marriage after an initial House failure. The Senate approved the measure 16-5 in June 2025, ensuring marriage rights cannot be denied based on gender or other protected characteristics. Delaware allowed same-sex marriage in 2013, but concerns remain about potential Supreme Court reversals on gay rights.
- Today in History: June 26, US Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, ruling state bans violated the Fourteenth Amendment's due process and equal protection clauses. The article also notes other historical events occurring on June 26, including the UN charter signing in 1945 and the Berlin Airlift beginning in 1948.
- Gallup poll finds Americans' support for LGBTQ+ issues sliding backward amid cultural shift
A Gallup poll shows declining support for LGBTQ+ issues in the U.S., with same-sex marriage approval dropping from 65% to a six-point decrease since 2023 and moral acceptance of gender transition falling to 38%. The shift is driven by Republicans and independents, while Democrats' views remain stable. Public opposition to taxpayer-funded gender surgeries and conservative pushback against DEI initiatives are highlighted as contributing factors.
- After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows
A Gallup poll indicates that U.S. support for same-sex marriage has flattened after decades of growth, with a notable decline among Republicans. While 65% of U.S. adults now support legal same-sex marriage, Republican acceptance dropped to 37%, contributing to a widening partisan divide on LGBTQ+ issues.
- After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows
A Gallup poll indicates that support for same-sex marriage in the U.S. has stalled after decades of growth, with 65% of adults now favoring it, down from 71% in 2022 and 2023. The decline is primarily driven by Republicans, while Democrats and independents maintain stable support. Some states are pushing to ban same-sex marriage despite its nationwide legal recognition since a 2015 Supreme Court ruling.
- After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows
A Gallup poll shows acceptance of same-sex marriage in the U.S. has flattened after decades of growth, with a notable decline among Republicans. While 65% of U.S. adults currently support legal same-sex marriage, Republican support dropped to 37%, contrasting with stable views among Democrats and independents. Legislative efforts to ban same-sex marriage in some states and pushback against the 2015 Supreme Court ruling are highlighted.