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News in English (USA) / 29.05.2025 / 22:00

Partisan Divide on Same-Sex Marriage Grows a Decade After Landmark Ruling

As the nation reflects on the decade since the historic Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized same-sex marriage, new reports indicate a significant increase in the partisan divide surrounding this issue. Recent Gallup polls reveal that Republican support for same-sex marriage has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly ten years, indicating a troubling trend for marriage equality advocacy. Despite this, support among the general public remains steady, though the division between parties is the widest it has been in almost three decades. LGBTQ Americans express mixed feelings about the progress made since the ruling, pointing out that protections are becoming increasingly fragmented within the community. While some Republicans are shifting their views toward more supportive stances on marriage equality, overall, the political landscape remains markedly divided.
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