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Same-Sex Marriage Victory Faces Declining Rates, Rising Opposition

5/12/2025

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On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges granted same-sex couples the right to marry, a victory celebrated by many. Yet, in the years since, marriage rates have plummeted, sparking debate. Critics claim this ruling has undermined marriage's significance, fueling rising opposition, especially among younger Americans.

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On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges granted same-sex couples the right to marry, a victory celebrated by many. Yet, in the years since, marriage rates have plummeted, sparking debate. Critics claim this ruling has undermined marriage's significance, fueling rising opposition, especially among younger Americans.