A new poll shows that Columbus continues to be one of the nation's most gay-friendly cities. A Gallup poll ranks the city among the top 15 metropolitan areas with more than 44-hundred adult residents identifying themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Columbus city officials and gay-rights advocates credit the city's progressive anti-discrimination policies.
Poll: Columbus Among Top U.S. Cities For LGBT Residents
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