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Technological Issues

Data Privacy1yr1Y

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

277 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

Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Most important 51k votes24991 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.9987 votes51797 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3879 votes29232 discussions

Greenland6yrs6Y

Should the United States acquire Greenland?

90 discussions

Social Security10yrs10Y

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

634 discussions

NSA Domestic Surveillance10yrs10Y

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

583 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?

More important 3.9882 votes39942 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

2242 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?

1385 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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Education Issues

Student Loans11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.9950 votes21476 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.9970 votes46770 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.61k votes37403 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

4783 discussions

School Vouchers5yrs5Y

Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?

1498 discussions

School Truancy6yrs6Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

6257 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.8995 votes61263 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 41k votes14620 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 3.9555 votes7749 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9300 votes10000 discussions

Transgender Athletes7yrs7Y

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Least important 1.5108 votes11635 discussions

Marital Rape9yrs9Y

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

665 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.81k votes30583 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.7958 votes20988 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3672 votes29270 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8165 votes6914 discussions

Free Tax Filing6yrs6Y

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

583 discussions

Farm Subsidies14yrs14Y

Should the government subsidize farmers?

561 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

More important 3.61k votes20210 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2895 votes14639 discussions

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21k votes26611 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

2829 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation12yrs12Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

4571 discussions

Citizenship Test10yrs10Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

3217 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

More important 3.7975 votes18670 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21k votes19148 discussions

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.71k votes13693 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

3258 discussions

Criminal Politicians9yrs9Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

2849 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?

517 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.71k votes33153 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91k votes5887 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.81k votes17856 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

4223 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

1086 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

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41k votes95569 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.11k votes9506 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.5954 votes21425 discussions

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

1593 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

3005 discussions

Private Prisons7yrs7Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

1138 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.7782 votes20825 discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.7936 votes17772 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21k votes19390 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 1.9186 votes6344 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.5107 votes2362 discussions

Marijuana14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

2355 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 3.91k votes20260 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4981 votes15539 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 2.3650 votes12746 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Less important 2.2273 votes2245 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

5579 discussions

Corporate Subsidies7yrs7Y

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

973 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?

Somewhat important 2.81k votes39819 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.61k votes21246 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

2068 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

5480 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?

281 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.61k votes12980 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

2663 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

1601 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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Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 31k votes38452 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6158 votes3416 discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Less important 2.4760 votes18821 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.7174 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

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

323 discussions

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