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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' 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 ...

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.

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.

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.

The Trend Line: Support of Same-Sex Marriage Reaches Record High

According to Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport, 55% of Americans support same-sex marriage, the highest on record, reflecting Americans' changing perspective on gay marriage.

Special Report: 3.4% of U.S. Adults Identify as LGBT

An unprecedented Gallup study involving more than 120,000 interviews finds that 3.4% of U.S. adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender; the highest incidence is among those who are nonwhite, younger, and less educated.

Gallup Week-in-Review

Read about how job approval for congressional representatives relates to voter turnout, life in North Dakota, good places and bad places for gays and lesbians to live worldwide, and more in this week's review.

Support for Nontraditional Candidates Varies by Religion

Christians' reluctance to back a presidential candidate who is gay, an atheist, a socialist or Muslim may limit these candidates' chances nationally. Nonreligious Americans' coolness toward evangelicals dampens their chances.