New survey suggests decline has strong correlation between Christian nationalism and opposition to inclusive policies

New survey suggests decline has strong correlation between Christian nationalism and opposition to inclusive policies

Public support for same-sex marriage and nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans has fallen, even as the overall share remains high, according to new findings by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute.

Broad majorities of Americans, regardless of political party or faith, continue to support LGBTQ+ rights and protections, the analysis found. But after years of rising public support, the decline is notable, said Melissa Deckman, CEO of the PRRI.

The survey analyzed Americans’ attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights across three policies: same-sex marriage, nondiscrimination protections and religion-based service refusals. It found support for all three measures had softened for the first time since the PRRI began tracking views of the issues nearly a decade ago.

While the “vast majority of Americans continue to endorse protections for LGBTQ Americans”, Deckman said the results may serve as a “warning sign” for those working to safeguard the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans amid a conservative legislative and legal effort to erode them.

    • Flying Squid
      2•9 months ago

      Yes, I get that you’re a libertarian who claims not to be right-wing.

        • Flying Squid
          1•9 months ago

          That was not what was on my mind. Stop lying.

            • Flying Squid
              1•9 months ago

              Like I would click the link of someone who feels it’s appropriate to lie to me about what’s in my own mind.

                • Flying Squid
                  1•9 months ago

                  Why you believe gaslighting me about what is in my own mind will work, I don’t know. But do continue, “gadfly.”