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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.8268 votes1593 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.75.2k votes95585 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.33.8k votes9506 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.5k votes37007 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 3.24.2k votes21425 discussions

Private Prisons7yrs7Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.9192 votes1138 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.5896 votes1209 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41.5k votes2245 discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 32.7k votes39952 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 2.7358 votes1387 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.5365 votes481 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.4353 votes407 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.85.2k votes61271 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.2757 votes7749 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Most important 4.35.5k votes14621 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.93.3k votes10001 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.5258 votes2352 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.2k votes7445 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 45.5k votes21480 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.85.4k votes46778 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.64.1k votes37412 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 3.21.5k votes4784 discussions

School Truancy6yrs6Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Less important 2.2224 votes6258 discussions

Common Core12yrs12Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2.2315 votes1883 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.65.5k votes20262 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.55.1k votes15541 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.3931 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?

Somewhat important 32.1k votes12748 discussions

Oil Drilling14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 3940 votes4082 discussions

Fracking12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9930 votes3198 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.95.4k votes17777 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.65.2k votes19392 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.21.2k votes6346 discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3226 votes838 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 32.7k votes20826 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9250 votes2964 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.35.4k votes13693 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.15.2k votes19151 discussions

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 35.4k votes18672 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9338 votes1300 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7171 votes517 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7312 votes1531 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

More important 3.55.5k votes20215 discussions

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.55.5k votes26614 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.2764 votes4193 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.3k votes14639 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 2.9491 votes3282 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 2.8399 votes3543 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.85.6k votes33160 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.95.4k votes17856 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.84.1k votes5887 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.5444 votes747 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.31.1k votes1088 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.1315 votes4223 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

361 discussions

National Security Issues

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.95.3k votes39825 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.2k votes2069 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.74.8k votes21247 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.31.6k votes5481 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

Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Most important 4.65.6k votes24998 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.95.4k votes51803 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.14.7k votes29235 discussions

No-Fly List Gun Control10yrs10Y

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

Somewhat important 2.8245 votes1479 discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8259 votes2467 discussions

Term Limits12yrs12Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Less important 2.6106 votes1617 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.34.5k votes12980 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Somewhat important 2.61.4k votes1602 discussions

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6459 votes417 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.5963 votes2666 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.2844 votes618 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking1yr1Y

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

168 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

Most important 4.35.4k votes30587 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 44.9k votes20990 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.7570 votes6917 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1669 votes3587 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.12.4k votes29277 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?

Somewhat important 2.9160 votes1915 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.25.5k votes38457 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 3.2399 votes1920 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.5k votes3416 discussions

Israel14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 2.9932 votes10446 discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6383 votes3470 discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Less important 2.54k votes18821 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?

Somewhat important 2.8239 votes278 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.4189 votes562 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Less important 21.5k votes1475 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.91.4k votes539 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?

Less important 1.9274 votes326 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 1818 votes669 discussions