By the numbers: the public and gay rights.

A poll of 2,003 adults released August 3 showed where Americans currently stand on gay rights

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

OPPOSE       56%
SUPPORT      35%
DON'T'KNOW    9%

Note: Table made from pie chart.

CIVIL UNIONS

OPPOSE       42%
SUPPORT      54%
DON'T'KNOW    4%

Note: Table made from pie chart.

ADOPTION BY GAYS

OPPOSE       52%
SUPPORT      42%
DON'T KNOW    6%

Note: Table made from pie chart.