Trend Results : Support for Gay Marriage

Married gay celeb challenges misconceptions, elementary-level spelling errors

Somehow I hadn't even seen these truly hilarious photos of young "traditional marriage" supporters standing around the National Org. For Marriage's "March For Marriage" holding signs rife with misspellings of basic words. But I'm glad Mr. Takei did see them...

Owner Of World's Most Offensive Car Finds A Way To Get More Offensive

Last we checked in with our favorite offensive bumper sticker enthusiast, Heshi Fried, he was explaining to us why Hurricane Sandy was God's way of punishing Sheldon Silver and the Lower East Side for supporting gay marriage. You know...Show More Summary

POLL: Majority of Michigan Favors Gay Marriage, Up 12.5% From Last Year

Support for same-sex marriage in Michigan has increased to 56.8 percent, a 12.5 percent increase from the previous year, according to a new statewide poll. The poll, conducted by the Chicago-based Glengariff Group on  600 registered voters, found that 54 percent would repeal Michigan’s ban on same-sex unions and replace it with an amendment allowing [...]

Washington Post Poll Claims Majority in Bible Belt State Support Gay Marriage

A recently released poll from the Washington Post indicates that a Bible Belt state may be moving toward majority support for same-sex marriage.

GALLUP: New Polls Show Most Americans Support Marriage Equality and Believe People are Born Gay

Gallup has revealed the results of a recent poll showing support for marriage equality at 53 percent, the third consecutive reading of 50 percent or higher in the past year. Gallup's May 2-7 poll suggests Americans' support for gay marriage...

WATCH: Americans Don't Care About Gay Marriage

YouTube satirist Susie Sampson's survey turns conventional wisdom about majority support for marriage equality on its head. read more

Funny or Die Short Says Traditional Marriage Supporters 'Sick,' 'Ignorant'

Gay actors George Takei and Jesse Tyler Ferguson have teamed up for a new Funny or Die video supporting same-sex marriage. Like most of the site's videos it's not remotely funny, but it does express plenty of intolerance while preaching a message of... Show More Summary

Poll: In Massive Shift, 57 Percent of Michigan Voters Support Gay Marriage

A new poll reflects rapidly-changing opinions on same-sex marriage in Michigan, the Detroit News reports: Support for same-sex marriage has increased to 56.8 percent, up 12.5 percentage points from last year — movement fueled largely by shifting opinions from Republicans...

Pro wrestling champ apologizes for anti-gay Twitter threats

Ring of Honor (ROH) league champion Jay Briscoe threatened to "fcking shoot" supporters of gay marriage.

Minnesota Senate Next Stop for Gay Marriage Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Supporters already are celebrating the Minnesota House’s passage of a measure to legalize gay marriage, but there are a few more steps before it gets to Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk. “It’s not time to uncork the champagne yet. Show More Summary

How the Mormons Ensured Victory for Gay Marriage

After a very long and demoralizing losing streak, supporters of marriage equality have recently experienced a string of victories so sudden and dramatic that it has their heads spinning. Just yesterday, the Minnesota House passed a bill that would make it the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage. Show More Summary

Watch Between Two Ferns And Lonely Island Combine For Hilarious Gay Marriage Song

The world won?t change until unexpected people stand up and support gay marriage. From frat brothers to Christians to Southern Republicans to older people, the most unexpected voices often ring the loudest. Someday there will be equality for everyone. Here?s to hoping it happens sooner rather than later.

IL GOP forces out party chair for supporting gay marriage

Illinois Republican party chairman resigns

(Reuters) - Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady resigned on Tuesday less than a month after surviving a challenge by some party leaders after he voiced public support for gay marriage as the state legislature considers a bill to legalize same-...

Stats Show Collins Should Not Be Signed

The insinuation by CNN's Carol Costello that Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was cut for supporting gay marriage followed a statement by Amanda Terkel of the Huffington Post asking if there was a Branch Rickey willing to sign Jason Collins...Show More Summary

Illinois GOP Chair Resigns Over Gay Marriage

The Chicago Tribune reports that the chairman of the Illinois GOP, Pat Brady, has resigned over controversy of his support for marriage equality. With same-sex marriage legislation pending in the Illinois legislature, Brady this year voiced his support for the proposal despite a plank in the state GOP platform that said marriage should be reserved [...]Show More Summary

'The New Yorker' Salutes Gay Parents for Mothers' Day: IMAGE

The New Yorker salutes 'Mothers' Day' on its upcoming cover. Writes illustrator Chris Ware: Now that the numbers are in on same-sex marriage, many Republicans are falling like dominos all over themselves to express their support for something that only...

Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady, Targeted for Support of Gay Marriage, Resigns

Illinois Republican Chair Pat Brady resigned today following months of controversy over his support for same-sex marriage. Said Brady in January: "Giving gay and lesbian couples the freedom to get married honors the best conservative principles. It strengthens families and...

Brady resigns as Illinois GOP chairman

Pat Brady, the chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, announced his resignation this morning amid a simmering controversy over his support for gay marriage legislation.

Illinois GOP Chief Will Step Aside

Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady is expected to resign Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reports. "The resignation comes after Brady survived an attempt last month to oust him as GOP chairman over his support for gay marriage... Brady...Show More Summary