Irish Voters Decide Whether To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Polls show the "yes" vote is stronger in the conservative, predominantly Catholic country. But public opinion surveys could be masking a "shy no vote," observers say.
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An Author Of Paper About Changing Minds On Gay Marriage Seeks Retraction
The paper, published in Science, suggested conversations could increase support for same-sex marriage. Researchers who tried to replicate the study say the data were not collected as described.
60 Percent: Record Number Of Americans Support Same-Sex Marriage In Poll
It's a far cry from 1996, the first year in which Gallup posed the question to Americans. Back then, 68 percent of respondents said same-sex marriages should not be valid.
Texas Sen. Doesn't Want Clergy 'Coerced' Into Officiating Same-Sex Marriages
In Texas, state legislators are considering a number of bills disapproving of same-sex marriage. They are also learning some lessons from the "religious freedom" controversy in Indiana.
Poll Shows Voter Opposition To Religious Freedom Bill
North Carolina voters don't support legislation that would allow business owners to deny service to gays and lesbians because of the owner's religious beliefs, according to a poll by Elon University.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Gay Marriage
Across the United States, there has been a sea change in public opinion on the issue of same-sex marriage. But that's not the whole story — as NPR's David Greene found on a trip to North Dakota.
A North Dakota Family Breaks The Silence On Gay Marriage
Author Melanie Hoffert grew up gay in rural America, where coming out was difficult. But that hasn't stopped her family from having a frank and challenging conversation about same-sex marriage.
Church Ceremonies Push North Dakota Town To Grapple With Gay Rights
In a small community in southeastern North Dakota, tension between compassion and faith is ever present in residents' attitudes toward same-sex marriage.
Radio Connects North Dakota Residents Divided On Gay Rights
Radio is king in North Dakota. Morning Edition talks to a liberal radio host and a conservative small business owner who listens to him — though he doesn't always like what he hears.
Mixed Reaction To Changes In States 'Religious Freedom' Bills
Revisions to the measures in Indiana and Arkansas were prompted by a loud backlash from opponents who said the laws were meant to condone discrimination against gays and lesbians.