The gap between the Republican Party and the broader United States on LGBTQ+ rights continues to widen. According to a recent Gallup survey, more than two-thirds of Americans (69 percent) support marriage equality, although this represents a slight decline from the record-high 71 percent seen in 2022 and 2023. Democrats overwhelmingly support marriage equality, with 83 percent in favor, while 74 percent of Independents also express support. In contrast, Republican support has dropped to 46 percent, a significant decrease from 55 percent in 2021 and 2022. The report highlights a recent stagnancy, if not decline, in support for LGBTQ+ rights in the past two years. While it doesn't pinpoint the cause of this shift, it coincides with a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation nationwide. In 2023, over 550 bills targeting LGBTQ+ rights were introduced, with 80 enacted into law. By mid-2024, 523 bills have been introduced, resulting in 39 laws passed. The report highlighted that younger Americans consistently show greater support for legal same-sex marriage and view same-sex relations as morally acceptable. It also suggests that public support will likely grow in the coming decades if younger adults and new generations maintain these higher levels of support. #Queer Up The USA View