Encouraging signs in gay marriage debate.

The article discusses legislation concerning same-sex marriage in the United States. While nearly half the states in America are expected to pass anti-gay marriage amendments by the end of 2006, a Pew Research Center poll shows that 51 percent of Americans oppose gay marriage, far lower than an 82 percent figure from a 2004 poll. In addition, Washington state approved a gay rights bill, a civil union bill is under consideration in Idaho, and lawsuits challenging current marriage laws are in process in New Jersey and New York State.