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August 28, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Where are the least and most hospitable places in the world to be gay?

Gallup, using a worldwide poll, found that 28% of adults describe their areas as "a good place" to live as an openly gay or lesbian person, based on hospitable attitudes in 123 countries.

June 3, 2014

by Agata Dera

Ahead Of World Cup, poll finds soccer fans worldwide support openly gay players

Although there will be no openly out players in the 2014 World Cup, a recent poll suggests that majority of fans are ready for a change.

May 9, 2013

by Ryan Houlihan

Majority of Americans support lifting ban on gay Boy Scouts, adult leaders

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll has found that "63 percent of Americans support allowing gay scouts to join, and the public opposes the plan to continue to ban gay adults from Boy Scout leadership by a 56 to 39 percent margin."

March 18, 2013

by Aaron McQuade

National support for marriage equality nearing 60%

The latest poll from ABC News/Washington Post shows that 58% of Americans now support marriage equality, the highest total ever seen in a mainstream national poll.

February 20, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Polls Show Majority Against DOMA, Support Marriage Equality

As the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on the so-called "Defense of Marriage" Act (DOMA) and the anti-gay Proposition 8, polls continue to show the widespread support for marriage equality in the United States.

May 23, 2012

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Recent Polls Show Increase in Support for Marriage Equality

Yesterday, NBC/Wall Street Journal released a poll showing that the majority of Americans say President Obama’s support for marriage equality will not affect their vote. The poll also matches one from ABC News/Washington Post released today. In finding that a majority of Americans believe marriage should be legal for all couples in their states.

April 26, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Pew Poll Shows Growth in Support for Marriage Equality

A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center finds that support for marriage equality in the United States is higher than ever, with 47% of Americans in favor of marriage for same-sex couples.

August 11, 2011

by Brendan Davis, Director of Digital Communications