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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.65.8k votes61407 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 46k votes14634 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 3.8598 votes7754 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.63.7k votes10023 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41.4k votes7451 discussions

Transgender Athletes7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9598 votes11645 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 3.86k votes21511 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.86k votes46854 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.34.1k votes37515 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Less important 2.52k votes4785 discussions

Common Core12yrs12Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2215 votes1887 discussions

School Truancy6yrs6Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Less important 1.9186 votes6264 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

More important 3.66.1k votes20266 discussions

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.46k votes26648 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.2801 votes4197 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.14.8k votes14645 discussions

Illegal Immigrant Detainment12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8495 votes3589 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Less important 2.5422 votes3284 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.66k votes17806 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.35.7k votes19394 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.5k votes20880 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7157 votes2966 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.71.6k votes6350 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Somewhat important 2.6728 votes2369 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.76.1k votes33213 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74.5k votes5888 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.55.9k votes17869 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.2453 votes753 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.91.1k votes1103 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 1.8257 votes4226 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

365 discussions

Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 4.16.1k votes20279 discussions

Plastic Product Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.82.5k votes12753 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.75.7k votes15548 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 2.6769 votes2245 discussions

Oil Drilling14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Less important 2.51.1k votes4087 discussions

Fracking12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.3914 votes3201 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 2.75.9k votes39869 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.55.3k votes21254 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.31.4k votes2087 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.21.5k votes5516 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense1yr1Y

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

268 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)?

228 discussions

National Identification System1yr1Y

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

273 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications1yr1Y

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

289 discussions

Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 3.16k votes18685 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.15.8k votes19172 discussions

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.85.9k votes13699 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.4118 votes517 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.3190 votes3262 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Less important 2.2151 votes1844 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.35.6k votes95707 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.93.7k votes9519 discussions

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Somewhat important 2.8186 votes1595 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.74.7k votes21427 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.52.9k votes37014 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police5yrs5Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Less important 2.3481 votes3265 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.85.9k votes30622 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.85.4k votes21012 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.7408 votes6924 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 2.92.8k votes29312 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.5682 votes3591 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing10yrs10Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Less important 2.41.1k votes4335 discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.6k votes2272 discussions

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.91k votes1224 discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Less important 2.62.6k votes40009 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.2306 votes1397 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.2344 votes484 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Less important 2274 votes409 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 4.46.1k votes25048 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.75.9k votes51898 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 35.4k votes29278 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Less important 2.2113 votes5497 discussions

Affirmative Action14yrs14Y

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Less important 2.1245 votes4295 discussions

Drug Policy14yrs14Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.1269 votes5901 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes3417 discussions

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.76k votes38510 discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7269 votes3470 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Less important 2.5302 votes1923 discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Less important 2.34.4k votes18853 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding3yrs3Y

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Less important 2.3517 votes2096 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.64.9k votes12981 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.11k votes2708 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 21.5k votes1621 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 1.8885 votes626 discussions

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Least important 1.8470 votes418 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking1yr1Y

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

169 discussions

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.2201 votes285 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Less important 2153 votes575 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?

Least important 1.8236 votes327 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.61.5k votes1491 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.51.5k votes549 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?

Least important 11k votes679 discussions