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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 58.6k votes61266 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.81.3k votes7749 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 4.19.2k votes14620 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 4409 votes2352 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.62k votes7445 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.65.6k votes10000 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.7356 votes1593 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.58.7k votes95573 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.16.6k votes9506 discussions

Private Prisons7yrs7Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.8253 votes1138 discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles10yrs10Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Somewhat important 2.7548 votes2496 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.76.5k votes21425 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3277 votes838 discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.49k votes17773 discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2232 votes2194 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.28.5k votes19390 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2317 votes2962 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.15.2k votes20825 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.29.2k votes20260 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.31.4k votes2245 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 38.6k votes15539 discussions

Oil Drilling14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes4081 discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline9yrs9Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Somewhat important 2.81.8k votes2869 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 2.73.6k votes12746 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.39.1k votes26611 discussions

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 3.39.3k votes20210 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 31.4k votes4193 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.97k votes14639 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 2.7519 votes3282 discussions

Border Security12yrs12Y

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

Somewhat important 2.6308 votes2263 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 3.79.1k votes21476 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.69.1k votes46770 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.66.8k votes37403 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Less important 2.52.4k votes4783 discussions

School Truancy6yrs6Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Less important 2.1327 votes6257 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.1509 votes1742 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 3.19k votes18670 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1223 votes517 discussions

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.19k votes13693 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 38.7k votes19148 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8438 votes1300 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6447 votes1531 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 4.49.3k votes24991 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.68.9k votes51798 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.97.7k votes29233 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.9474 votes5893 discussions

Term Limits12yrs12Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Somewhat important 2.6139 votes1617 discussions

No-Fly List Gun Control10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6288 votes1478 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 48.9k votes30585 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.9673 votes6914 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.88k votes20988 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 3224 votes1915 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 2.93.5k votes29272 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81k votes3587 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 31.9k votes1208 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.93.4k votes2243 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.5915 votes481 discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.44.5k votes39943 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.41.2k votes1385 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.3672 votes407 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.59.3k votes33153 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.68.9k votes17856 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.45.9k votes5887 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.31.5k votes747 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.1438 votes4223 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Less important 21.8k votes1086 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.8136 votes361 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3500 votes3470 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 3462 votes1920 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 32.3k votes3416 discussions

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.89.1k votes38452 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8885 votes2070 discussions

Israel14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 2.71.8k votes10446 discussions

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.62.8k votes2068 discussions

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.68.9k votes39819 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.47.1k votes21247 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.23.4k votes5480 discussions

National Identification System1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.9137 votes271 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.9112 votes282 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

Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72.1k votes2663 discussions

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.56.8k votes12980 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.33.1k votes1601 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.21.9k votes618 discussions

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.21.1k votes417 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure1yr1Y

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Less important 2.1207 votes203 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 3.1553 votes277 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.5389 votes562 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.63.2k votes1474 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 1.6761 votes326 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.53.1k votes539 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 11.7k votes668 discussions