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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?

1475 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?

669 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

National Security Issues

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.93.5k votes39825 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.83.5k 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

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.63.5k votes33160 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.53.5k votes17856 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.43.5k votes5887 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Least important 1.4203 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

Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Most important 53.4k votes18672 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

More important 4.13.5k votes19151 discussions

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.23.5k votes13693 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.8238 votes3259 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2160 votes517 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.7236 votes1300 discussions

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Education Issues

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

Most important 4.73.5k votes37412 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.83.5k votes46778 discussions

Student Loans11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.43.4k votes21480 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Least important 1.6222 votes4784 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.7218 votes1742 discussions

School Vouchers5yrs5Y

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

Least important 1.5153 votes1499 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?

Less important 2.42k votes39952 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

2245 discussions

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

1209 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

1387 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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Immigration Issues

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

More important 4.23.5k votes26614 discussions

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

More important 4.13.5k votes20215 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.63.2k votes14639 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Less important 2.4223 votes3282 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.2147 votes2830 discussions

Illegal Immigrant Detainment12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.1220 votes3543 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.93.5k votes61271 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 4.13.5k votes14621 discussions

Transgender Athletes7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.7492 votes11638 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.1k votes10001 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes7749 discussions

Gun Buyback6yrs6Y

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

Less important 2.5208 votes2991 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Most important 4.41.6k votes20826 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.13.5k votes19392 discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.83.3k votes17777 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes6346 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.4729 votes2363 discussions

Safe Haven8yrs8Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Least important 1.6142 votes3482 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

More important 4.13.5k votes95585 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.23.5k votes9506 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.73.4k votes21425 discussions

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Less important 2157 votes1593 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Least important 1.7209 votes37007 discussions

Prison Overcrowding9yrs9Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Least important 1.6247 votes7339 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 4.53.5k votes24998 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.83.2k votes29235 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.73.5k votes51803 discussions

Affirmative Action13yrs13Y

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Less important 2.2243 votes4290 discussions

Flag Burning9yrs9Y

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

Least important 1.8209 votes3309 discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

Least important 1.8193 votes2467 discussions

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Economic Issues

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.63.4k votes20990 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.43.5k votes30587 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

More important 3.52.8k votes29277 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.2386 votes6917 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing10yrs10Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Less important 2.2261 votes4332 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Less important 2.1182 votes4533 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Somewhat important 2.93.5k votes20262 discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline9yrs9Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Less important 2.5585 votes2869 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.43.4k votes15541 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Less important 2.1882 votes2245 discussions

Fracking12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.1304 votes3198 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 1.82.1k votes12748 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Somewhat important 3.12.3k votes18821 discussions

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 33.5k votes38457 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.4490 votes4648 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Less important 2.21.2k votes3416 discussions

Israel14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Least important 1.7174 votes10446 discussions

Torture10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.7420 votes2050 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Least important 1.63.5k votes12980 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

2666 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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