Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Africa

More Kenyans Approve of Government
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in Kenya is satisfied with the current administration, according to a poll by Strategic Public Relations and Research and the International Republican Institute. 69.6 per cent of respondents approve of the job done by the government so far, up 2.3 points since last November. Apr 25, 2007
Concern Over Global Warming Grows in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States think climate change is the world's most pressing environmental issue, according to a poll by Stanford University released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 33 per cent of respondents believe global warming is the world's main ecological issue, up 17 points in a year. Apr 21, 2007
A Stumbling Nigeria Votes
Gabriela Perdomo - There is no need to portray an apocalyptic view of yet another African state going on a downward spiral. But in the run towards a presidential ballot, Nigeria's questionable regional elections last weekend do raise concerns over the future of Africa's most populous country. Apr 17, 2007
President Chirac Reaches 50% in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More French adults are content with the performance of Jacques Chirac, according to a poll by Ifop released by Paris Match. 51 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, up four points since March. Apr 15, 2007
Kibaki Favoured to Win Kenyan Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Mwai Kibaki is the clear frontrunner in Kenya's presidential race, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for the incumbent head of state, up nine points since December. Apr 8, 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
Mauritania: Standing divided for national unity
Rob Annandale - Mauritania's presidential election marks the culmination of the transition to democracy promised by the Military Council for Justice and Democracy (CMJD) upon taking power in the 2005 bloodless coup that ended two decades of dictatorship under Maaouiya Ould Sidi Ahmed Taya. Mar 22, 2007
World Doing Poorly on Gender Equality
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people around the world believe equal rights for men and women are not yet a reality, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 38 per cent of respondents in 64 different countries think gender equality has not been reached in their individual nations. Mar 17, 2007
Why the UN Must Help Zimbabwe
Mario Canseco - The devastating attack on Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai has focused the attention of the world on the seemingly impossible task of opposing Zimbabwe's dictatorial regime. Mar 16, 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
Canada and Japan Seen as Positive Countries
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 27 nations express satisfaction with two countries, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 54 per cent of respondents think Canada and Japan have a positive influence in the world. Mar 7, 2007
Senegal surprises itself at the ballot box
Rob Annandale - At a political rally held in the Senegalese capital Dakar as February's presidential campaign wound down, a huge banner called for the first round re-election of incumbent Abdoulaye Wade. Mar 5, 2007
A Review of Underdog Numbers That Matter
Gabriela Perdomo - "Most", "many" and "a majority" tend to be the headlines when it comes to reporting on public opinion. Many important numbers, and equally significant information, are lost for not fitting those standards. Mar 1, 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
World Ponders Clash of Civilizations
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 27 countries believe the Muslim and Western cultures will figure out a way to avoid violent conflict, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 56 per cent of respondents believe it is possible to find common ground. Feb 22, 2007
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