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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 59.1k votes61263 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.21.5k votes7749 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 4.19.8k votes14620 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.6437 votes2352 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.62.3k votes7445 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.55.8k votes10000 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.7404 votes1593 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.39.3k votes95569 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.97.3k votes9506 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.87k votes21425 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police5yrs5Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 2.7840 votes3236 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.64.2k votes37006 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3339 votes838 discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.39.7k votes17772 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2346 votes2961 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.19.1k votes19390 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.11.7k votes6344 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 36.3k votes20825 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 3.210k votes20210 discussions

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.29.8k votes26611 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.11.5k votes4192 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.97.5k votes14639 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 2.8267 votes2829 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 2.7746 votes3539 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 3.39.8k votes18670 discussions

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.19.7k votes13693 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 39.3k votes19148 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8502 votes1300 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5257 votes517 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.5414 votes3258 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 3.59.9k votes21476 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.59.8k votes46769 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.47.4k votes37403 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.72.5k votes4783 discussions

School Vouchers5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.1281 votes1498 discussions

Common Core12yrs12Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2.1497 votes1881 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 4.410.1k votes24991 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.69.6k votes51797 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.98.2k votes29232 discussions

Term Limits12yrs12Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Somewhat important 2.9145 votes1617 discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9456 votes2467 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.8515 votes5893 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 32.2k votes1208 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.73.9k votes2242 discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.55.7k votes39942 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.31.1k votes1385 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.3909 votes481 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.2977 votes407 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 3.79.9k votes20260 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 31.6k votes2245 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.69.1k votes15539 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 2.53.8k votes12746 discussions

Oil Drilling14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Less important 2.51.4k votes4081 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Less important 2.4355 votes5579 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.410.1k votes33153 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.69.6k votes17856 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.46.2k votes5887 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.22.3k votes1086 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.21.5k votes747 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 1.9497 votes4223 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.7181 votes361 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.89.7k votes30583 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.8808 votes6914 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.78.4k 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 3.1244 votes1915 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes3587 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 2.83.5k votes29270 discussions

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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 3544 votes3470 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.8503 votes1920 discussions

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.79.8k votes38452 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72.5k votes3416 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.61k votes2070 discussions

Israel14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 2.61.9k 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 2.53k votes2068 discussions

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.59.7k votes39819 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.47.7k votes21246 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.24.3k votes5480 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 1.8146 votes281 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.7105 votes266 discussions

National Identification System1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.7156 votes271 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?

Less important 2.42.2k votes2663 discussions

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.37.4k votes12980 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 23.5k votes1601 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.1222 votes203 discussions

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.91.3k votes417 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 1.92.1k votes618 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 3.1726 votes277 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.5494 votes562 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 1.6767 votes326 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.53.7k votes1474 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.53.6k 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 12k votes668 discussions