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TrendWatch

TrendWatch

This Tyee series shares with you the research conducted by the Angus Reid Global Monitor, the Vancouver-based leaders in public opinion analysis. TrendWatch columns offer quick, concise context for developing stories in BC and beyond.

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In This Series

Separation Anxiety

Who's making up and breaking up in the game of states.

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Is USA Harper Country?

US public opinion might surprise our new PM.

Angus Reid / 7 Mar 2006


Who's for the War in Afghanistan?

Who's for the War in Afghanistan?

Canadian, Afghan and world opinion heats up.

Angus Reid / 23 Mar 2006


What the World Wants in Leaders

What the World Wants in Leaders

Apparently, someone honest, normal and nice.

Angus Reid / 6 Apr 2006


How Terrified of Terrorists?

How Terrified of Terrorists?

World opinion on expecting, and preventing, attacks.

Angus Reid / 25 Apr 2006


The Americas on Drugs

Some North and South American views about narcotics and the law.

Angus Reid / 11 May 2006


Who Trusts Their Media?

Hint: France is a nice place to be a journalist.

Angus Reid / 6 Jun 2006


Public Opinion Heats Up

Public Opinion Heats Up

World weighs in on global warming.

Angus Reid / 29 Jun 2006


Sports: How Big Is Too Big?

Sports: How Big Is Too Big?

Global opinion on the power of jockdom.

Angus Reid / 11 Jul 2006


Who's for the War in Lebanon?

Opinion is strong and deeply divided.

Angus Reid / 1 Aug 2006


Do You Feel Safe?

World opinion on attempted London airline bomb plot.

Angus Reid / 22 Aug 2006


Are We Ready for Women in Politics?

Are We Ready for Women in Politics?

From Stronach to Clinton, opinion is mixed.

Angus Reid / 6 Oct 2006


Scandalous Sex

Where's the line for public officials? Here's a world of opinion.

Angus Reid / 19 Oct 2006


Headscarf Hoopla

Quebec controversy part of worldwide debate.

Angus Reid / 28 Feb 2007


The Trials of Lord Black (and others)

Worldwide opinion on crime and punishment.

Angus Reid / 22 Mar 2007


Does How You Vote Matter?

Global opinions on the nuts and bolts of democracy.

Angus Reid / 20 Jun 2007


Who's Still for the War in Afghanistan?

Who's Still for the War in Afghanistan?

Support dwindles among NATO allies.

Angus Reid / 23 Jul 2007


Absolutely Scandalous

Global opinion on corruption and politics.

Angus Reid / 14 Aug 2007


Sex, Race, Religion and America's Next President

Sex, Race, Religion and America's Next President

Clinton, Obama, Romney... What the polls say.

Mario Canseco / 19 Sep 2007