Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Same-Sex Marriage

Religion on the Way Out in Europe
Mario Canseco - The Angus Reid World Poll conducted for Maclean's found that most Europeans and Canadians appear to be turning away from religion, while Indians, South Africans, Mexicans and residents of three Middle East countries still consider it an important part of their daily lives. Nov 12, 2006
President Zapatero Drops Slightly in Spain
- Public backing for José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero fell this month in Spain, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 49.1 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, down 2.7 points since late September. Nov 10, 2006
Americans Ponder Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions
- More adults in the United States believe gay and lesbian partnerships should be officially acknowledged, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 28 per cent of respondents support same-sex marriage, while 29 per cent favour the concept of civil unions. Nov 5, 2006
Same-Sex Marriage Divides American Views
- Adults in the United States hold differing views on whether gay and lesbian partnerships should be officially recognized, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 24 per cent of respondents support same-sex marriage, while 26 per cent favour the concept of civil unions. Nov 2, 2006
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
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