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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 56.1k votes61334 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.6816 votes7751 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Most important 4.26.4k votes14628 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.8326 votes2352 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.74k votes10009 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.71.5k votes7450 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.7279 votes1595 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.56.1k votes95645 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.24k votes9514 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 34.9k votes21425 discussions

Private Prisons7yrs7Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.9209 votes1138 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police5yrs5Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 2.9533 votes3252 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.66.3k votes17786 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.46k votes19393 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3273 votes2964 discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1200 votes2194 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Somewhat important 3.2764 votes2365 discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3217 votes838 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 3.86.4k votes21492 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.76.4k votes46820 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.74.5k votes37468 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.82k votes4785 discussions

School Vouchers5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.3179 votes1499 discussions

Common Core12yrs12Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2.3344 votes1885 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.36.4k votes20271 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.26k votes15543 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.1977 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 2.82.7k votes12748 discussions

Oil Drilling14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes4084 discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline9yrs9Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Somewhat important 2.71.1k votes2874 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

More important 3.46.3k votes13695 discussions

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 3.26.3k votes18681 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.26.1k votes19161 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9367 votes1300 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7372 votes1531 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.6197 votes517 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 4.16.3k votes30603 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 4568 votes6920 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 45.7k votes20999 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1705 votes3588 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.13k votes29292 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 2.9198 votes1915 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 4.46.5k votes25019 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.86.3k votes51854 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.15.6k votes29257 discussions

Drug Policy14yrs14Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.9397 votes5898 discussions

No-Fly List Gun Control10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7242 votes1480 discussions

Gerrymandering12yrs12Y

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

Somewhat important 2.6105 votes1075 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.46.3k votes26626 discussions

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 3.36.4k votes20233 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 34.9k votes14643 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3858 votes4196 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 2.7678 votes3562 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.4166 votes2831 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 2.86.2k votes39849 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.65.3k votes21249 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.51.5k votes2073 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.31.9k votes5503 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?

284 discussions

Housing Issues

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 3.11.1k votes1213 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.8k votes2255 discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.52.7k votes39982 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.4436 votes407 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.3493 votes1389 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.2427 votes481 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.66.5k votes33184 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.96.3k votes17862 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74.7k votes5887 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.2683 votes749 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.1377 votes4223 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.11.1k votes1093 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.1111 votes362 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 3.3348 votes3470 discussions

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.26.4k votes38481 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 31.1k votes10449 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.9377 votes1920 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6565 votes2081 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.85.1k votes12981 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.51.1k votes2687 discussions

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.4564 votes417 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.31.7k votes1610 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.11k votes620 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.1120 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 3.3287 votes279 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.5228 votes566 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 1.9331 votes327 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.71.8k votes1483 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.71.7k votes544 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 1998 votes672 discussions