Opinion Today

August 2, 2022

Abortion Moves Up on "Most Important Problem" List
Frank Newport, Gallup
When Americans are asked to name the most important problem facing the U.S., 8% of the resulting mentions focus on abortion. While not high on an absolute basis, this is the highest such percentage since Gallup began tracking mentions of abortion in 1984. Additionally, another 6% of Americans name a related issue -- problems with the nation's judicial system and courts.

Americans support incentives for electric vehicles but are divided over buying one themselves
Pew Research Center
Two-thirds of Americans support providing incentives to increase the use of electric and hybrid vehicles. Majorities of Americans overall are also supportive of several other policies to address climate change, including requiring power companies to use more energy from renewable sources.