Public Opinion

A survey of how lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender voters projected they would vote in the 2004 presidential election.

Looking at the years 1973 through 1999, it is clear to see a growing majority of the American public supports lesbian and gay equal rights.

With so many issues facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community today, what do we care about the most?

While Americans are still split on the issue of marriage equality for same-sex couples, an overwhelming majority support equal access to the specific obligations, responsibilities and recognitions of marriage.

Despite efforts by Massachusetts Republican Governor Mitt Romney to make same-sex marriage a wedge issue, all of the incumbent Massachusetts state legislators who voted against an anti-gay marriage amendment were re-elected in 2004.

Support for lesbian and gay civil rights increased significantly between 1992 and 2000.