Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Same-Sex Marriage
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Taiwan Thinks Adultery Should Remain a Crime
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Taiwanese adults are satisfied with the current scope of legislation pertaining to human relations, according to a poll by the National Union of Taiwan Women's Associations and the Constitutional Reform Alliance. 89 per cent of respondents think adultery should not be decriminalized. May 18, 2006
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Approval for Zapatero Drops Slightly in Spain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - José Luis RodrÃguez Zapatero maintains positive numbers in Spain, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 55.5 per cent of respondents approve of their president's performance, down 1.7 points since late March. Apr 29, 2006
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Spaniards Back Government on Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Spain believe their current administration was right in granting legal recognition to homosexual partnerships, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 61 per cent of respondents agree with the government's decision to legalize same-sex marriage. Apr 20, 2006
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Most New Yorkers Support Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in New York believe the concept of wedlock should be extended to include homosexual couples, according to a poll by Global Strategy Group for Empire State Pride Agenda. 53 per cent of respondents support allowing same-sex couples to marry, while 38 per cent disagree. Apr 13, 2006
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Anti-Discrimination Law Backed in Washington
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Evergreen State are satisfied with a recent change to their legislation, according to a poll by SurveyUSA released by KING-TV. 52 per cent of respondents in Washington support the bill that adds "sexual orientation" to a state law that bans discrimination in housing, employment, insurance and credit. Apr 11, 2006
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A Third of Americans Back Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe marriage should be exclusive to heterosexual couples, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 55 per cent of respondents oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally. Apr 8, 2006
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Senator Kyl Extends Lead in Arizona
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many voters in Arizona would grant Jon Kyl a new term in the United States Senate, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 56 per cent of respondents in the Grand Canyon State would support the Republican in a head-to-head contest against Democratic challenger Jim Pederson. Apr 5, 2006
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Minnesotans Reject Marriage Amendment
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the North Star State believe their constitution should not be modified to delineate wedlock, according to a poll by Decision Resources Ltd. for Equality Minnesota. 54 per cent of oppose an amendment to define marriage as between one man and one woman. Mar 29, 2006
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Most in U.S. Remain Opposed to Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Americans believe homosexual couples should not be allowed to enter wedlock, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 51 per cent of respondents oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally, down 10 points since December 2004. Mar 24, 2006
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Californians Disapprove of Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in California believe gay and lesbian couples should not be allowed to get married, according to a poll by Field. 51 per cent of respondents in the Golden State disapprove of a state law that would permit homosexuals to marry members of their own gender. Mar 23, 2006
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The select national consciousness of John Howard
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) Natasha Moore - Once commenting that a political comeback to the leadership of the Liberal party would be like the return of "Lazarus with a triple bypass", John Howard—the prime minister of Australia—is fresh from celebrating ten years in the country's highest office. Mar 23, 2006
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Are Americans turning Canadian?
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Stephen Harper's victory means that North America is now entirely governed by Conservative administrations. A review of public opinion shows many differences in the way Canadians and Americans feel about themselves, and specific policies. Mar 7, 2006
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Irish Ponder Same-Sex Unions, Adoption
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Ireland would grant legal recognition to gay and lesbian partnerships, according to a poll by Red C for the Irish Examiner. 51 per cent of respondents support the introduction of civil partnerships for homosexuals similar to those already in place in Britain and Northern Ireland. Feb 22, 2006
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Australians Back Same-Sex Civil Unions
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Australia believe homosexual partnerships should be legally recognized, according to a Newspoll. 52 per cent of respondents believe the federal government should introduce a new law acknowledging same-sex relationships. Feb 20, 2006
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Canadians Ponder Conservative Party Policies
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Health care remains a contentious issue for many Canadians, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 48 per cent of respondents believe the Conservative government should be toppled if it moves to give private for profit health care a bigger role in Canada, while 46 per cent disagree. Feb 14, 2006