Same-sex couple households up 76% since 2000

The number of same-sex households in Iowa grew 76 percent between 2000 and 2010, according to new government data. The 6,540 same-sex households still are a small fraction of the 1.2 million total, but advocates for gay and lesbian couples say the increased visibility will boost acceptance among Iowans for same-sex marriage. "As they see couples together, as they see them in a loving, committed re...

Globe Gazette • Aug 11, 2011