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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 56.8k votes61364 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.71k votes7751 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.2424 votes2352 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Most important 4.37.2k votes14631 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.94.5k votes10020 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.71.8k votes7450 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.6413 votes1595 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.76.8k votes95682 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.25k votes9517 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 3.25.2k votes21426 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.13.6k votes37011 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police5yrs5Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 3687 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 47.2k votes21503 discussions

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.77.2k votes46841 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.75.2k votes37493 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 3.12.2k votes4785 discussions

School Vouchers5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.3236 votes1499 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.3521 votes1742 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.77.3k votes20277 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.66.8k votes15546 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.31.2k 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 33k votes12752 discussions

Oil Drilling14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 31.2k votes4086 discussions

Alternative Energy13yrs13Y

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

Somewhat important 2.8363 votes2464 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?

More important 3.52.8k votes2266 discussions

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.51.6k votes1218 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 2.9868 votes1392 discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.73.5k votes39995 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.7660 votes484 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7645 votes408 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.67.1k votes17800 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.56.7k votes19394 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.51.5k votes6350 discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2317 votes838 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2324 votes2964 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.14k votes20867 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

More important 3.57.3k votes20249 discussions

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.57.2k votes26640 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.21.2k votes4197 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.25.5k votes14644 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 3682 votes3578 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 3613 votes3284 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

More important 3.67k votes13696 discussions

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 3.47.1k votes18683 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.36.8k votes19168 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1276 votes517 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3520 votes1300 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.7443 votes3261 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 4.67.4k votes25030 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.97.1k votes51884 discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3441 votes2468 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.26.1k votes29269 discussions

Drug Policy14yrs14Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3.1520 votes5900 discussions

Affirmative Action14yrs14Y

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Somewhat important 3545 votes4294 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.87.4k votes33202 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 37.1k votes17868 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.64.6k votes5888 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.2k votes752 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.3498 votes4225 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.31.5k votes1098 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.2133 votes364 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.45.4k votes12981 discussions

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1868 votes418 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.7k votes2700 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Somewhat important 2.62.5k votes1615 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.5166 votes203 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.21.6k votes624 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

Most important 4.37.1k votes30613 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 46.3k votes21004 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.6732 votes6922 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.32.9k votes29297 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2946 votes3590 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 3280 votes1915 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Israel14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

More important 3.51.7k votes10453 discussions

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.37.2k votes38497 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 3.3499 votes1923 discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2457 votes3470 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.32k votes3417 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8746 votes2091 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 37.1k votes39862 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 32.2k votes2079 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.85.7k votes21253 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.32.7k votes5508 discussions

National Identification System1yr1Y

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

Less important 2101 votes272 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

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications1yr1Y

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

287 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2467 votes282 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3384 votes569 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.12.7k votes1489 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.92.6k votes546 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 1.9639 votes327 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 11.4k votes676 discussions