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Technological Issues

Data Privacy1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

278 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

562 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

539 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

1474 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts1yr1Y

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

668 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets1yr1Y

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

326 discussions

Social Issues

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 5489 votes7749 discussions

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.51.9k votes61267 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 3.91.9k votes14620 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

Somewhat important 3.21.2k votes10001 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Less important 2.5131 votes2352 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

Less important 2182 votes7445 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.71.9k votes20261 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

Somewhat important 3.21.9k votes15539 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 2.9430 votes2245 discussions

Plastic Product Ban9yrs9Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Less important 2.3974 votes12746 discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline9yrs9Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Less important 1.9426 votes2869 discussions

Fracking12yrs12Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Less important 1.9353 votes3198 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.31.9k votes12980 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

2664 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

1602 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

618 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking1yr1Y

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

168 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws1yr1Y

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

158 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

Somewhat important 3.21.8k votes17775 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Somewhat important 2.81.9k votes19392 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Less important 2.5730 votes20825 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.3860 votes6345 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 1.9497 votes2362 discussions

Medicaid Work Requirement8yrs8Y

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

Least important 1.4130 votes10112 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.81.9k votes30587 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.61.9k votes20989 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

Less important 2.3197 votes6915 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 21.6k votes29274 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Least important 1.5113 votes3587 discussions

Labor Unions11yrs11Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Least important 1.5108 votes2903 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

Most important 4.21.9k votes24994 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.21.9k votes51802 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

Less important 2.21.7k votes29233 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Least important 1.4129 votes5893 discussions

Flag Burning9yrs9Y

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

Least important 1.2109 votes3309 discussions

Affirmative Action13yrs13Y

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Least important 1.1125 votes4290 discussions

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Education Issues

Student Loans11yrs11Y

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

Somewhat important 3.41.9k votes21479 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

Somewhat important 31.9k votes46775 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes37408 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Less important 2147 votes4783 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.1123 votes1742 discussions

Common Core12yrs12Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Least important 1.1108 votes1881 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Somewhat important 3.11.9k votes33156 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.21.9k votes17856 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

Least important 1.41.9k votes5887 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Least important 1.3142 votes4223 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

1088 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

747 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

361 discussions

Criminal Issues

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.71.9k votes9506 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Less important 2.61.9k votes95579 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.21.9k votes21425 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

Least important 1.7120 votes37006 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police5yrs5Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Least important 1.6129 votes3238 discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles10yrs10Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Least important 1.3119 votes2496 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Somewhat important 2.81.9k votes26614 discussions

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Less important 2.31.9k votes20213 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

Less important 1.91.8k votes14639 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Least important 1.6166 votes4193 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Least important 1.3143 votes3282 discussions

Illegal Immigrant Detainment12yrs12Y

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

Least important 1.1120 votes3542 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

United Nations14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

Less important 2.6675 votes3416 discussions

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.51.9k votes38456 discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Least important 1.31.2k votes18821 discussions

Torture10yrs10Y

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

Least important 1.2173 votes2050 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.1196 votes4648 discussions

North Korea Military Strikes10yrs10Y

Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

975 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.81.9k votes13693 discussions

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Less important 2.11.9k votes18671 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Less important 1.91.9k votes19148 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

Least important 1.3133 votes1300 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Least important 1.3133 votes1531 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Least important 1131 votes3258 discussions

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Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Least important 1.71k votes39950 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

2243 discussions

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

1208 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

1386 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

407 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

481 discussions

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National Security Issues

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

Least important 1.71.9k votes39822 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Least important 1.51.9k votes21247 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

2069 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?

5481 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense1yr1Y

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

266 discussions

Cross-border Payments1yr1Y

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

226 discussions

National Identification System1yr1Y

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

271 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications1yr1Y

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

282 discussions