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Half of Americans Support Legal Gay Marriage

Half of Americans believe same-sex marriages should be recognized by law as valid -- down slightly from 53% last year, but still the second highest in Gallup's history of tracking this question.

Most Americans Say Same-Sex Couples Entitled to Adopt

Americans say same-sex couples should be legally permitted to adopt children, the first time a majority in the U.S. has believed this. This outpaces the massive cultural shift toward support for same-sex marriage in the last 20 years.

Six in 10 Say Obama Same-Sex Marriage View Won't Sway Vote

Six in 10 Americans say President Obama's support for same-sex marriage will make no difference to their vote. Twenty-six percent say it will make them less likely to vote for him, including 23% of independents and 10% of Democrats.

Gallup Vault: Issue of Gays in Military Split Americans in 1993

In 1993, Americans had a mixed response to easing restrictions on gays serving in the military, and both sides felt strongly about their view.

Americans Misjudge U.S. Abortion Views

About half of U.S. adults, 51%, believe most Americans are "pro-choice" on abortion; 35% say "pro-life." The perception that the pro-choice viewpoint prevails contrasts with the nearly even division of Americans' actual abortion views.

Americans' Acceptance of Gay Relations Crosses 50% Threshold

American men have become more likely to view gay and lesbian relations as "morally acceptable" in recent years, sending overall acceptance to a new high of 52% in 2010. Support for legal gay marriage and the legality of gay and lesbian relations ...

Americans' Views of Russia, Putin Are Worst in Years

Americans' opinions of Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, have never been more unfavorable, as Russia assumes a more muscular posture on the world stage. At least six in 10 Americans now view both Russia and Putin unfavorably.

The Trend Line: In U.S., Six in 10 LGBT Adults Approve of Obama

Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender are significantly more likely than non-LGBT adults to approve of the job that President Barack Obama is doing, says Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport.

LGBT Percentage Highest in D.C., Lowest in North Dakota

The percentage of U.S. adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender ranges from 1.7% in North Dakota to 5.1% in Hawaii and 10% in the District of Columbia, but generally stays close to the national average of 3.5%.

Gallup.com's Top Stories of 2013

The most important stories on Gallup.com in 2013 span politics, well-being, the economy, and education.