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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

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

543 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

564 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

1478 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?

670 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

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.97.7k votes12980 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

2678 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

1605 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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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.97.7k votes20267 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.27.5k votes15541 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.22.9k 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 2.52.8k votes12748 discussions

Fracking12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6760 votes3198 discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline9yrs9Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Less important 2.42.1k votes2870 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 57.6k votes61298 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.72.6k votes7751 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Most important 4.37.7k votes14626 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 4.1408 votes2352 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

More important 43.9k votes10009 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1649 votes7447 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.67.7k votes33173 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.37.6k votes17861 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.17.6k votes5887 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Least important 1.6492 votes4223 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

1093 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

748 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

361 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.87.3k votes17785 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.37.6k votes19393 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.94.3k votes20839 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.81.8k votes6349 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.52k votes2365 discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Less important 2.4217 votes838 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 3.87.5k votes21486 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.67.4k votes46797 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.47.5k votes37435 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Less important 2.5461 votes4785 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.5449 votes1742 discussions

Common Core12yrs12Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Least important 1.5369 votes1885 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.17.7k votes9510 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 37.6k votes95620 discussions

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Somewhat important 2.8252 votes1593 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police5yrs5Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 2.7441 votes3246 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.47.3k votes21425 discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles10yrs10Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Less important 2.4385 votes2497 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 2.36.3k votes39968 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

2251 discussions

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

1212 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?

Somewhat important 3.17.7k votes26620 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.1740 votes4196 discussions

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 37.7k votes20223 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.56.7k votes14642 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Less important 2.3576 votes3283 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 2.1414 votes3550 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 4.87.7k votes25012 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.87.6k votes51823 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.66.7k votes29241 discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.5364 votes2467 discussions

Muslim Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

Less important 2.3334 votes1050 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.3473 votes5895 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.87.6k votes13694 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.27.6k votes19158 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.2454 votes1300 discussions

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Less important 2.27.3k votes18677 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.1427 votes1531 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2261 votes517 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?

Less important 27.5k votes39837 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 1.97.6k votes21247 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

2072 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

5489 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?

284 discussions

Economic Issues

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.21.2k votes6919 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 4.27.6k votes30593 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 47.5k votes20995 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.5363 votes3587 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.55.4k votes29286 discussions

Paid Sick Leave10yrs10Y

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

Less important 2.3230 votes1915 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.77.6k votes38470 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.8k votes3416 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Less important 2.1226 votes1920 discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Less important 1.9283 votes3470 discussions

Iran6yrs6Y

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

Least important 1.7155 votes1985 discussions

Torture10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.7527 votes2051 discussions

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