Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Abortion
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Nicaraguans Favour Abortion in Some Cases
- - Many adults in Nicaragua believe pregnancy termination should be allowed in specific instances, according to a poll by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. 69 per cent of respondents think abortion should be legal when the life of a pregnant woman is in danger. Dec 4, 2006
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Most Britons Support Access to Abortion
- - Many adults in Britain agree with allowing women to terminate a pregnancy if they wish, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. 58 per cent of respondents think abortion should be made legally available for all who want it. Nov 30, 2006
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Euro Adoption Splits Views in New Members
- - Adults in Hungary believe it will take a long time before they are ready to use the single European currency, according to a 10-country Eurobarometer conducted by The Gallup Organization. 63 per cent of respondents do not expect the Euro to be introduced in Hungary until 2011 or later. Nov 24, 2006
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A Review of America’s Other Elections
- Gabriela Perdomo - Among Democrats, there was joy. The morning after the mid-term election, Virginia's James Webb had beaten Republican incumbent George Allen, assuring a Democrat majority in the Senate and in Congress overall for the first time in twelve years. Nov 21, 2006
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Canadians Ponder Regulations for Abortion
- - Many adults in Canada would like to change their country's rules for pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 64 per cent of respondents believe the law should protect human life from conception or during pregnancy. Nov 12, 2006
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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
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Americans Want President to Respect Supreme Court
- - Many adults in the United States think their head of state should comply with the rulings of the country's foremost court, according to a poll by Scripps Howard News Service and Ohio University. 87 per cent of respondents believe the president should abide by decisions of the Supreme Court always or most of the time. Nov 11, 2006
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South Dakotans Could Block Abortion Ban
- - Adults in South Dakota could cancel a proposed change to pregnancy termination guidelines, according to a poll by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc. 52 per cent of respondents in the Mount Rushmore State oppose the ban on abortion, up nine points since July. Nov 6, 2006
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Portuguese Would Vote to Legalize Abortion
- - Many adults in Portugal believe pregnancy termination should be allowed in their country, according to a poll by Marktest released by Diario de Noticias and TSF. 63 per cent of respondents would vote Yes on a referendum to legalize abortion. Nov 2, 2006
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Americans Ponder Sides in Abortion Debate
- - Adults in the United States remain divided on the topic of pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 53 per cent of respondents sympathize with the pro-choice movement, while 39 per cent support the right-to-life side. Nov 1, 2006
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Chileans Slowly Becoming More Liberal
- - The point of view of Chileans on some controversial topics has changed dramatically since 1990, according to a poll by MORI. 60 per cent of respondents believe divorce is justified, up 25 points in 16 years. Oct 2, 2006
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Brazilians Satisfied with Abortion Law
- - Many adults in Brazil believe their current regulations on pregnancy termination are correct, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. 63 per cent of respondents say the current law should not be modified. Aug 20, 2006
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Most Americans Back Abortion Availability
- - Many adults in the United States believe some form of pregnancy termination should be allowed in their country, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and Press. 51 per cent of respondents think abortion should be generally available or placed under stricter limits. Aug 5, 2006
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South Dakota Voters Ponder Abortion Ban
- - Adults in South Dakota remain split over the new regulations concerning pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc.. 47 per cent of respondents in the Mount Rushmore State oppose the ban on abortion, while 39 per cent support it. Aug 2, 2006
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Americans Want Birth Control Information
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe more should be done to prevent unwanted pregnancies, according to a poll by Harris Interactive released by the Wall Street Journal. 89 per cent of respondents believe people should have more access to information about birth control options, and 81 per cent think this would be a good way to prevent abortions. Jun 27, 2006