On another hot-button social issue same-sex marriage there's been a strong trend of increasing support in recent years, encompassing nearly all major demographic categories.

WSJ: Roe v Wade: After 40 years, deep divide is legacy

When the fight is already going to be hard enough in getting some things moving, why add a hot-button issue like Social Security to the discussion?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

The McKinsey Quarterly recently polled 4, 000 executives in 116 countries as part of a regular survey, asking them for their thoughts on the hot issue of corporate social responsibility.

ECONOMIST: A look at noteworthy articles from business journals

Clinton answered challenges from her Democratic rivals for her views on Iraq, Iran, free trade, illegal immigrants and Social Security, which is emerging as a hot issue among both Democrats and Republicans.

NPR: Where Do the Candidates Stand on Social Security?

Sharing the "social burden", as it is known, was a hot political issue in the last election.

BBC: Israel PM Netanyahu 'reaches coalition deal'

From Turkey Twizzlers to MPs suggesting a correlation between a child's weight and their social background, obesity is a hot topic and an ever-growing public health issue.

BBC: Child obesity: Who are you calling fat?

Respect is a hot-button issue, especially for people who feel threatened or not well-established in the social hierarchy.

FORBES: How to Detect Respect - or Disrespect: Body Language Quick Takes #7