The New York Times has noticed the recent dramatic rise in support for marriage equality. Today's article suggests that the American public is at a tipping point and notes that marriage enjoys over 50% support in 17 states, up from just 3 in 2008:
"This trend will continue. Nationally, a majority of people under age 30 support same-sex marriage. And this is not because of overwhelming majorities found in more liberal states that skew the national picture: our research shows that a majority of young people in almost every state support it. As new voters come of age, and as their older counterparts exit the voting pool, it’s likely that support will increase, pushing more states over the halfway mark."
Read the rest here.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
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