Does this map explain gay marriage in the U.S.? [San Jose Mercury]
November 12, 2013
Another way of looking at the cultural map of marriage equality.
[T]he states that recognize gay marriage have fallen into a predictable geographic pattern: the Northeast, the West Coast and the Upper Midwest.
A new map may help explain the regional differences.
Maine journalist Colin Woodward put together the map for his forthcoming book, “American Nations,” which looks at how the United States developed into 11 distinct regions, each with its own cultural identity and norms.
