Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Same-Sex Marriage

Ministers Can Shun Gay Marriage, Say Canadians
- Many adults in Canada believe religious officials should be allowed to steer clear from holding ceremonies for gay or lesbian partners, according to a poll by Compas Inc. published in the National Post. 58 per cent of respondents think individual ministers should definitely have the freedom not to marry a same-sex couple if this is against their beliefs. Nov 1, 2006
U.S. Ponders What Democratic Congress Might Do
- Many adults in the United States would support an effort by the Democratic Party to increase the country's minimum wage, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 86 per cent of respondents would support this initiative if the Democrats take control of both houses in next month's election. Oct 30, 2006
Costa Ricans Reject Same-Sex Civil Unions
- Many adults in Costa Rica believe gay and lesbian couples should not be allowed to enter partnerships, according to a poll by Universidad de Costa Rica. 71.4 per cent of respondents are opposed to allowing civil unions for same-sex partners. Sep 20, 2006
Four Proposals Set to Pass in Arizona
- Voters in the Grand Canyon State appear ready to endorse four changes to their legislation through the ballot box, according to a poll by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University released by KAET-TV. 76 per cent of respondents support automatically keeping undocumented immigrants in jail without bail if they commit serious criminal offences. Sep 5, 2006
Americans Reject Gay Marriage, Back Civil Unions
- Many adults in the United States reject the concept of same-sex marriage, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 56 per cent of respondents oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally. Aug 14, 2006
Many in Wisconsin Reject Same-Sex Marriage
- Many adults in the Badger State are in favour of a proposal to outlaw homosexual marriage, according to a poll by the University of Wisconsin Survey Center. 52.5 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of an amendment that would only recognize "marriage between one man and one woman" throughout the state. Jul 25, 2006
Americans Hint at Same-Sex Marriage Referendum
- Many adults in the United States believe the definition of marriage should be determined by the people, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 67 per cent of respondents think issues such as same-sex marriage should be decided by voters. Jul 24, 2006
No Favourites in Wisconsin Marriage Vote
- Adults in the Badger State are almost equally divided in their assessment of marriage, according to a poll by WisPolitics.com. 48.5 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of an amendment to define marriage as "between one man and one woman" throughout Wisconsin, while 47.8 per cent would vote against. Jul 12, 2006
Rendell Remains Ahead in Pennsylvania Race
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Ed Rendell maintains a high level of voter support in the Keystone State, according to two recent polls. In a survey by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 55 per cent of respondents in Pennsylvania would vote for the incumbent in this year's gubernatorial election, while 31 per cent would back Republican rival Lynn Swann. Jun 26, 2006
New Jersey Backs Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Garden State think gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to legally marry, according to a poll by the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University released by the Star-Ledger. 50 per cent of respondents in New Jersey favour same-sex marriage. Jun 26, 2006
The search for a definition of marriage
(Angus Reid Global Scan) Mario Canseco - Two years ago, some cities located in the states of California, Oregon, New Mexico and New York chose to extend marriage certificates to homosexual couples. Jun 24, 2006
French Opposed to Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France are against allowing homosexual couples to legally marry, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres published in Le Nouvel Observateur. 51 per cent of respondents oppose same-sex marriage. Jun 23, 2006
Same-Sex Marriage Issue Settled, Say Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe homosexual couples should be allowed to legally marry, according to a poll by Environics Research Group released by Canadians for Equal Marriage. 59 per cent of respondents agree that same-sex couples should have the same right to civil marriage as opposite-sex couples. Jun 21, 2006
Iraq is Top Issue for Half of U.S. Electorate
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition effort is the most important topic for American voters, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 53 per cent of respondents think Iraq will be the most important issue when they decide who to vote for in this year's congressional election. Jun 18, 2006
Ontarians Support Same-Sex Marriage Law
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada's most populous province are satisfied with the existing definition of marriage, according to a poll by Leger Marketing published in Toronto Life. 49 per cent of respondents in Ontario support the law that allows same-sex marriage in the country, while 40 per cent disagree. Jun 18, 2006
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