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US poll shows support for civil unions, opposition to same-sex marriage

October 09, 2009

The majority of American support legal registration of civil unions for gay couples, but oppose recognition of same-sex marriage, a Pew Foundation survey shows. Support for civil unions has risen steadily and is now at 57%, the poll reported. The same poll found 53% of respondents opposing same-sex marriage, with only 39% in favor.

 


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