In 2004, only 31% of Americans supported same-sex marriage, while 60% were opposed, according to a Pew Research Center poll. What prompted you to examine same-sex marriage now? It seemed like a good time to ask the question: What did happen as a consequence of legalizing marriage for same-sex couples? We see an increase in marriage, and that increase is driven not just by newly marrying same-sex couples, but also by an increase in marriage among different-sex couples. Do you think this research will persuade those who were concerned that same-sex marriage would have terrible consequences?

Source: Los Angeles Times May 31, 2024 18:21 UTC