Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Same-Sex Marriage

U.S. Views On Same-Sex Marriage Changing
(CPOD) Apr. 16, 2004 - Although the number of Americans who see nothing wrong with allowing wedlock for gay and lesbian couples remains low, more people are supporting the idea, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 27 per cent of respondents approve of same-sex marriage, a 16 per cent increase since 1996. Apr 16, 2004
Wisconsinites Review Same-Sex Amendment
(CPOD) Apr. 14, 2004 - An state amendment regarding same-sex marriage would get the support from a majority of people in Wisconsin, according to a poll by the University of Wisconsin Survey Center published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 53 per cent of respondents would back the changes. Apr 14, 2004
More Sympathy For Homosexuals In U.S.
(CPOD) Apr. 13, 2004 - Americans have more tolerance towards homosexuals, according to a poll by the Los Angeles Times. 60 per cent of respondents are "sympathetic" to the gay community, a 30 per cent increase since Sept. 1983. Apr 13, 2004
Massachusetts Divided On State Amendment
(CPOD) Apr. 10, 2004 - A state amendment on same-sex marriage has split adults in Massachusetts, according to a poll by the University of Massachusetts. 47.3 per cent oppose the modifications to existing laws, while 46.5 per cent support them. Apr 10, 2004
Connecticut Supports Civil Unions
(CPOD) Apr. 8, 2004 - Many residents of Connecticut back the concept of civil unions for gay and lesbian partners, according to a poll by the University of Connecticut. 74 per cent of respondents support giving same-sex partners some of the legal rights of married couples such as inheritance, insurance and hospital visiting privileges. Apr 8, 2004
South Dakotans For Same-Sex Amendment
(CPOD) Apr. 7, 2004 - Many South Dakotans want to modify the United States Constitution to ban wedlock for same-sex partners, according to a poll by Zogby International released by KOTA-TV. 63.2 per cent of respondents support an amendment that would define marriage as the union between a man and a woman, while 31.8 per cent disagree. Apr 7, 2004
Americans Gauge Bush, Kerry On Issues
(CPOD) Mar. 30, 2004 - Americans believe current president George W. Bush would handle three key issues better than Massachusetts senator John Kerry, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 59 per cent of respondents say the Republican would do a good job in dealing with terrorism than the prospective democratic nominee. Mar 30, 2004
Many Opposed To Same-Sex Marriage In U.S.
(CPOD) Mar. 28, 2004 - Many residents of the United States are against a law that would allow marriages between homosexuals, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 53 per cent of respondents oppose the concept of wedlock for gay and lesbian partners. Mar 28, 2004
Pennsylvanians Divided Over Same-Sex Amendment
(CPOD) Mar. 23, 2004 - Pennsylvanians are not immediately open to the idea of modifying the United States Constitution to ban same-sex marriage, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 50 per cent of respondents believe each state be allowed to make its own laws on same-sex marriage, while 38 per cent favour an amendment. Mar 23, 2004
Americans Support Marriage Amendment
(CPOD) Mar. 20, 2004 - Many Americans would support an amendment that would prevent states from allowing same-sex marriage, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 59 per cent of respondents favour modifying the constitution to ban wedlock for homosexual partners, a four per cent increase since December 2003. Mar 20, 2004
Illinois Against Same-Sex Marriage
(CPOD) Mar. 18, 2004 - Many residents of Illinois are against the concept of wedlock for gay and lesbian partners, according to a poll by Copley News Service. 60 per cent of respondents say marriages between homosexuals should not be legalized. Mar 18, 2004
New Yorkers Split Over Gay Marriage
(CPOD) Mar. 17, 2004 - Residents of New York City are split over the concept of wedlock for gay and lesbian partners, according to a poll by the New York Daily News. 47 per cent of respondents say marriages between homosexuals should be illegal, while 40 per cent disagree. Mar 17, 2004
Alabama Wants Same-Sex Amendment
(CPOD) Mar. 16, 2004 - Many residents of Alabama would change the constitution to outlaw same-sex marriage, according to a poll by the University of South Alabama published in the Mobile Register. 65 per cent of respondents would support an amendment that would forbid wedlock for gay and lesbian partners. Mar 16, 2004
Many Americans Opposed To Same-Sex Marriage
(CPOD) Mar. 14, 2004 - Many Americans remain opposed to the concept of wedlock for gay and lesbian partners, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 61 per cent of respondents say marriages between homosexuals should not be recognized as valid. Mar 14, 2004
Many Oregonians Against Same-Sex Marriage
(CPOD) Mar. 11, 2004 - Many residents of Oregon believe wedlock for homosexual partners should be outlawed, according to a poll published in The Oregonian. 54 per cent of respondents reject same-sex marriage. Mar 11, 2004
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