Watch How Social Change Has Swept--Or Slowly Rolled--Across America

How change happens: These infographics chart the progress of modern social justice issues—from gay marriage to women's suffrage—as they gained momentum.

In 2001, most Americans opposed same-sex marriage. Now, as the Supreme Court considers whether it will affirm the right to same-sex marriages nationwide, 36 states have it on the books, and attitudes have flipped: 57% of the population opposed marriage equality in 2001, and today 58% support it.

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