ROOKE: America’s Becoming Less Gay Just As Prominent Mayor Declares Her City The ‘Gayest’ In World
The article discusses a perceived decline in American support for LGBTQ issues, particularly during Pride Month. A recent Gallup survey indicates a drop in support for same-sex marriage and the moral acceptance of same-sex relations. This shift contrasts with the declaration by Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser that her city is the 'gayest city in the world.'
- ▪Support for same-sex marriage among Americans has decreased from 71 percent in 2022 to 65 percent in 2026.
- ▪The percentage of Americans who view gay or lesbian relations as morally acceptable has dropped from 71 percent in 2022 to 64 percent in 2026.
- ▪The most significant decline in support is seen in attitudes towards transgender ideology, with only 38 percent finding it morally acceptable in 2026.
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Opinion ROOKE: America’s Becoming Less Gay Just As Prominent Mayor Declares Her City The ‘Gayest’ In World OPINION Photo by AMID FARAHI/AFP via Getty Images Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer June 03, 2026 12:24 PM ET June 03, 2026 12:24 PM ET Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); There’s been a cultural understanding for over a decade that the LGBTQ lobby captured the month of June.
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