Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Same-Sex Marriage

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
Americans Pick Civil Unions Over Gay Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe same-sex partners should be legally recognized, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 32 per cent of respondents think gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions, while 28 per cent support same-sex marriage. Mar 15, 2007
Homosexuals Still Shunned in Mexico
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Mexican adults are divided on the way to acknowledge gay and lesbian partnerships, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 45.7 per cent of respondents believe homosexual couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples, while 47.3 per cent disagree. Mar 15, 2007
Urban Argentines Support Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many residents of Argentina's capital have no issue with same-sex couples getting married, according to a poll by Analogías released by Página 12. 73.1 per cent of respondents in Buenos Aires agree with gay and lesbian weddings. Feb 23, 2007
Italians Divided Over Civil Partnership Law
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Italy are split over a proposal to offer legal recognition to same-sex couples, according to a poll by Ispo released by Corriere della Sera. 47 per cent of respondents oppose the civil partnership law, while 45 per cent support it. Feb 21, 2007
Connecticut Ponders Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the Constitution State are split on how to acknowledge gay and lesbian partnerships, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 39 per cent of respondents in Connecticut would allow same-sex marriage, 33 per cent favour civil unions, and 22 per cent believe legal recognition is not warranted. Feb 20, 2007
Canadians Want Sexual Orientation in Charter
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Canadians believe sexual orientation rights are just as important as other existing rights, according to a poll by SES Research. 62 per cent of respondents would approve of the inclusion of sexual orientation equality rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Feb 13, 2007
Half of Americans Back Same-Sex Marriage Ban
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of adults in the United States would forbid same-sex partners from entering wedlock, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 51 per cent of respondents would favour a law that would ban gay marriage. Jan 24, 2007
Dutch Would Consider New Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Netherlands would be willing to head to the voting booths again if three parties cannot form the government, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 52 per cent of respondents think a new election should take place if talks between the Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA), the Labour Party (PvdA) and the Christian Union (CU) break down. Jan 6, 2007
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