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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

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.81.5k 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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Education Issues

Student Loans11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.71.4k votes21480 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.51.5k votes46778 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 31.4k votes37412 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Less important 2155 votes4784 discussions

Common Core12yrs12Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Least important 1.2136 votes1883 discussions

School Truancy6yrs6Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Least important 1.2106 votes6258 discussions

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Social Issues

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 5975 votes7749 discussions

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.91.5k votes61271 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 4.11.5k votes14621 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3149 votes2352 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2403 votes10001 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.1177 votes7445 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.5k votes33160 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.31.5k votes17856 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.11.4k votes5887 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Least important 1.3154 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

Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 4.21.5k votes20262 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes15540 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 2.3986 votes12748 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Less important 2.3512 votes2245 discussions

Alternative Energy13yrs13Y

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

Least important 1.5142 votes2462 discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline9yrs9Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Least important 1.6119 votes2869 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.91.5k votes30587 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.81.4k votes20990 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3266 votes6917 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.2956 votes29277 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

Less important 1.9158 votes3587 discussions

Labor Unions11yrs11Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Less important 1.8131 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 4.71.5k votes24998 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.71.4k votes51803 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.2k votes29235 discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Less important 1.9145 votes2467 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Least important 1.6166 votes5894 discussions

Muslim Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

Least important 1.5142 votes1050 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.3k votes17777 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 31.4k votes20826 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.5k votes19392 discussions

Medicare Drug Prices9yrs9Y

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

Less important 2108 votes1973 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

Less important 2124 votes2964 discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

Least important 1.7107 votes2194 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 1.91.4k 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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Criminal Issues

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes9506 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes95585 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.21.4k votes21425 discussions

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Less important 1.8110 votes1593 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Less important 1.8127 votes37007 discussions

Collective Bargaining5yrs5Y

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

Least important 1.6110 votes1433 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 1.91.4k votes39825 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Least important 1.81.5k 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

Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.61.5k votes38457 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Less important 2.3126 votes3416 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Less important 2.2106 votes1920 discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Least important 1.81.3k votes18821 discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.7130 votes3470 discussions

Cuba10yrs10Y

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

Least important 1.6103 votes1477 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Less important 2.61.4k votes18671 discussions

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Less important 2.61.5k votes13693 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.11.5k votes19151 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.5149 votes1300 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.5150 votes1531 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.5105 votes517 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.51.5k votes26614 discussions

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Less important 2.41.5k votes20215 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Less important 1.91.3k votes14639 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Least important 1.5144 votes4193 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Least important 1.5144 votes3282 discussions

Skilled Immigrants10yrs10Y

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Least important 1.4105 votes2035 discussions

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