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Republican Governors Name Family Months, Marriage Support Stalls

6/5/2026

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Republican governors in Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Utah and Arkansas issued proclamations naming Nuclear Family, Strong Families or Fidelity Month.
A new poll shows the two-decade rise in support for same-sex marriage has stalled as Republican opposition grows.
Lakie Derrick and Kevin Roberts said the proclamations counter Pride Month and protect traditional marriage, prompting LGBTQ+ groups to stage counter-protests including Out NCW billboards and school Pride displays while Pride events continue.

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Republican governors in Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Utah and Arkansas issued proclamations naming Nuclear Family, Strong Families or Fidelity Month.
A new poll shows the two-decade rise in support for same-sex marriage has stalled as Republican opposition grows.
Lakie Derrick and Kevin Roberts said the proclamations counter Pride Month and protect traditional marriage, prompting LGBTQ+ groups to stage counter-protests including Out NCW billboards and school Pride displays while Pride events continue.