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Technological Issues

Data Privacy1yr1Y

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

279 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

543 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

1480 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

564 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?

671 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

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.72.4k votes21248 discussions

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.62.3k votes39841 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

2073 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

5491 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

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 2.42.2k votes39973 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

2253 discussions

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

1213 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

1388 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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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.52.3k votes33174 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.42.3k votes17861 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.42.3k votes5887 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Least important 1.4190 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

Education Issues

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

Most important 4.22.3k votes37449 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.82.3k votes46805 discussions

Student Loans11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.52.3k votes21488 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.6191 votes1742 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Least important 1.5193 votes4785 discussions

School Vouchers5yrs5Y

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

Least important 1.4133 votes1499 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Most important 4.52.2k votes18681 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.72.3k votes19160 discussions

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.92.3k votes13694 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.6208 votes3259 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2148 votes517 discussions

Lobbyists9yrs9Y

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

Least important 1.6136 votes892 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 52.3k votes61311 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 42.3k votes14628 discussions

Transgender Athletes7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1395 votes11640 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 3935 votes7751 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes10009 discussions

Safe Spaces9yrs9Y

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

Less important 1.9177 votes4124 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.72.3k votes26624 discussions

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

More important 3.62.4k votes20228 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12k votes14642 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Less important 1.9210 votes3283 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 1.8135 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 1.9181 votes3555 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 4.21.5k votes20841 discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12.2k votes17786 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.82.3k votes19393 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.3723 votes2365 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.1358 votes6349 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 1.7144 votes3484 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 42.3k votes95633 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.12.3k votes9512 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.62.2k votes21425 discussions

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Less important 1.9144 votes1594 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Least important 1.5176 votes37011 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police5yrs5Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Least important 1.5209 votes3247 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 1.92.3k votes12980 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

2680 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

1606 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

620 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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Economic Issues

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.72.3k votes20996 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.42.3k votes30594 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 31.6k votes29286 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7391 votes6919 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing10yrs10Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Less important 1.8181 votes4333 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.6151 votes4534 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control14yrs14Y

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

Most important 4.52.4k votes25016 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.92.3k votes51835 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.52k votes29250 discussions

Affirmative Action14yrs14Y

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Less important 1.9192 votes4291 discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.7174 votes2468 discussions

Congressional ban on stock trading4yrs4Y

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

Least important 1.6138 votes569 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Somewhat important 3.22.3k votes20268 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Less important 2.2873 votes2245 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.12.3k votes15543 discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline9yrs9Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Less important 2.2568 votes2871 discussions

Fracking12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2357 votes3199 discussions

Plastic Product Ban9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.7917 votes12748 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.92.3k votes38473 discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Somewhat important 31.9k votes18827 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2402 votes4648 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Least important 1.8371 votes3416 discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.5144 votes3470 discussions

Israel14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Least important 1.6153 votes10448 discussions

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