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Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Same-Sex Marriage
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PSOE Leads, Popular Party Second in Spain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Socialist Worker's Party (PSOE) is the most popular political organization in Spain, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 45.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the PSOE in the next general election, while 39 per cent would support the conservative Popular Party (PP). Jul 3, 2005
- Same-Sex Marriage Legislation OK in Spain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Spaniards back their government's rationale to officially recognize gay and lesbian partnerships, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 62.1 per cent of respondents support legalizing same-sex marriage. Jul 2, 2005
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Slump Apparently Over for Canada’s Liberals
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Liberal party is once again the leading political organization in Canada, according to a poll by Pollara Inc. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election. Jun 30, 2005
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Illinois Rejects Same-Sex Marriage, Backs Civil Unions
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Prairie State are against the concept of wedlock for homosexual partners, according to a poll released by Equality Illinois. 48 per cent of respondents in Illinois oppose allowing same-sex marriage, while 39 per cent support the idea. Jun 27, 2005
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Governing Liberal Party Stable in Canada
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Liberal party continues to lead all political organizations in Canada, according to a poll by Decima Research. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election. Jun 24, 2005
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Liberals Maintain Advantage over Tories in Canada
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party is still leading Canada's federal political scene, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid for CanWest Global. 34 per cent of respondents would support the Liberals in the next election. Jun 21, 2005
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Floridians Support Same-Sex Marriage Ban
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Sunshine State believe the concept of wedlock should only comprise heterosexual partners, according to a poll by Strategic Vision. 58 per cent of respondents in Florida favour a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriages. Jun 21, 2005
- Health Care is Top Problem for Canadians
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - More adults in Canada are concerned about their country's medical services, according to a poll by Environics Research Group released by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 per cent of respondents say health care is the most important problem today, an eight per cent increase since April. Jun 15, 2005
- Many Canadians Would Show Up at Gay Weddings
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada would have no problem attending a same-sex marriage ceremony, according to a poll by Leger Marketing. 63 per cent of respondents would show up for a gay wedding, while 28 per cent would refuse the invitation. Jun 4, 2005
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Support for Same-Sex Marriage Up in Massachusetts
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - More adults in the Bay State support the concept of wedlock for homosexual partners, according to a poll by the University of Massachusetts. 45 per cent of respondents believe same-sex marriage should be allowed, a seven per cent increase since January. May 31, 2005
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Arizona Could Force Marriage Amendment
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Arizona support a proposal to ban same-sex marriage, according to a poll by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and KAET-TV. 49 per cent of respondents in the Grand Canyon State are in favour of an amendment that would make marriage valid only when it is between one man and one woman. May 30, 2005
- Some Canadians Wary of Harper’s Stances
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The views of Stephen Harper on some social issues are a concern for some voters in Canada, according to a poll by Leger Marketing published in the Globe and Mail. 39 per cent of respondents say they are scared of the Conservative leader's position on social issues such as abortion, the death penalty and same-sex marriage. May 29, 2005
- Swiss Would Endorse Same-Sex Partnership Law
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Switzerland support changes to the legal status of homosexual partners, according to a poll by the GfS Research Institute released by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. 67 per cent of respondents will vote in favour of the new partnership law. May 27, 2005
- Americans Assess Same Same-Sex Marriage’s Validity
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - More adults in the United States believe wedlock for homosexual partners should be acknowledged as legitimate, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 39 per cent of respondents believe same-sex marriage should be recognized as valid, an 11 per cent increase since March. May 23, 2005
- Panamanians Reject Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Panama are against pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 89.4 per cent of respondents disagree with abortion. May 23, 2005