Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Same-Sex Marriage

Americans Still Reject Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States remain opposed to granting specific legal recognition to homosexual partners, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 56 per cent of respondents think marriages between homosexuals should not be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages. Oct 31, 2007
Same-Sex Unions Split Opinions in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - American adults remain divided on finding a way to acknowledge gay and lesbian partnerships, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 30 per cent of respondents would allow same-sex couples to legally marry, 26 per cent would allow them to form civil unions, and 38 per cent would grant no legal recognition to these partnerships. Oct 28, 2007
Environment is Key Concern for American Voters
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of adults in the United States express support for a presidential contender who would pay attention to ecological concerns, according to a poll by the Sacred Heart University Polling Institute. 93.1 per cent of respondents say they would be more likely to support a candidate who promises action to improve the environment. Sep 26, 2007
New Jersey Ponders Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the New Jersey are split over allowing gay and lesbian partners to enter wedlock, according to a poll by Zogby International for Garden State Equality. 48 per cent of respondents agree with giving same-sex couples the same freedom to marry as heterosexual couples, while 45 per cent disagree. Aug 20, 2007
American Majority Rejects Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States question the legal legitimacy of gay and lesbian partnerships, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 57 per cent of respondents think marriages between homosexuals should not be recognized by the law as valid. Aug 13, 2007
Americans Want Gays to Serve Openly in Military
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their armed forces should not take into account a soldier's sexual orientation, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 68 per cent of respondents believe gays and lesbians should be able to serve openly in the military, up five points since March. Aug 11, 2007
Israelis Ponder Rights of Same-Sex Unions
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Israel believe gay and lesbian couples should be afforded pension and survivorship rights, according to a poll by The Friedrich Naumann Foundation. 56 per cent of respondents believe this prerogative is either good or necessary. Jul 9, 2007
Ukrainians Endorse Status Quo on Social Issues
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Ukraine are not sympathetic to allowing specific changes to their legislation, according to a poll by the Kiev Gorshenin Institute of Management Issues. Less than 15 per cent of respondents believe euthanasia and prostitution should be allowed in the country. Jun 29, 2007
Australians Back Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Australia are in favour of establishing rules to allow gay and lesbian couples to enter wedlock, according to a poll by Galaxy Research. 57 per cent of respondents support same-sex marriage, while 37 per cent are opposed. Jun 28, 2007
Czechs Back Civil Unions, Not Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Czech Republic believe gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to form registered partnerships, according to a poll by CVVM. 69 per cent of respondents agree with this concept, up seven points in two years. Jun 11, 2007
Americans Reject Validity of Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe marriages between same-sex couples should not have the same rights as traditional marriages, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 53 per cent of respondents oppose the legal recognition of these unions. May 31, 2007
Britons Untroubled by Homosexuality
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain show a wide level of acceptance of homosexuality, according to a poll by YouGov for Stonewall. More than 70 per cent of respondents say they would personally feel either comfortable or neutral if people they know and deal with were gay. May 28, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 29%, McCain 23%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer Republican Party supporters in the United States would like Rudy Giuliani to become their presidential nominee, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 29 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in a 2008 primary. May 22, 2007
Wide Support for Equality Law in Spain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Spaniards overwhelmingly support a law that seeks to foster female participation in politics, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 80.4 per cent of respondents think the Equality Law is positive, and 76 per cent support having the same amount of men and women in electoral lists. Mar 27, 2007
A Quarter of Americans Back Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States remain divided over the legal recognition of same-sex partners, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 26 per cent of respondents think homosexual couples should have full marriage rights, while 24 per cent support civil unions. Mar 22, 2007
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