Opinion Today
May 11, 2026
What Americans mean when they say they’re worried about a stolen election Jessie Blaeser and Erin Doherty, Politico Nearly six years after President Donald Trump and his allies sought to overturn the results of the 2020 election, a recent POLITICO Poll suggests that a notable number of Americans are distrustful of the system heading into November. More than one-third say it is likely the 2026 midterms will be “stolen,” and one in four say they don’t expect the elections to be fair.
Young Americans' Job Market Pessimism Stands Out Globally Benedict Vigers, Gallup The United States has the largest gap of any country in job market perceptions between younger and older adults, with the former feeling much less positive. In 2025, 43% of Americans aged 15 to 34 said it was a good time to find a job locally, 21 percentage points lower than for Americans aged 55 and older.
What Moms Want: Affordable Healthcare and a Better Economy Maryann Cousens, Navigator Research This Navigator Research Report covers how mothers across the country are feeling about the economy and healthcare, including their specific pain points and who they trust more on the issues
Canadian Politics: Carney Government Approval Hits New High as Liberals Lead Conservatives by 10 David Coletto, Abacus Data This latest wave of Abacus Data’s federal political tracking finds the opinion environment remains positive for Mark Carney and the Liberal government. Government approval has reached a new high, the Liberals hold a 10-point lead over the Conservatives, and optimism about the direction of the country continues to be relatively high.
A Changing Job Market Leans Against Men Justin Lahart, The Wall Street Journal [unlocked] Industries that heavily employ men are losing jobs, and the share of men working has flatlined
