Americans’ attitudes on abortion have remained relatively steady for decades, or so the polls say. Roughly half of Americans identify as “pro-choice,” half as “pro-life”; roughly half see abortion as “morally acceptable,” half as “morally wrong.” Most believe that abortion should be legal in some or all cases—or, framed another way, most support some kind of legal restrictions on abortion. This division and stability over time make the issue of abortion look different from other social issues such as same-sex marriage, approval...

Source: Wall Street Journal September 25, 2020 14:07 UTC