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Education Issues

Free College for All7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.89.6k votes46775 discussions

Student Loans11yrs11Y

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

More important 3.79.6k votes21479 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.77.4k votes37408 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.72.3k votes4783 discussions

Common Core12yrs12Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2.3418 votes1881 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2436 votes1742 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 59.1k votes61267 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.21.6k votes7749 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 49.6k votes14620 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.65.7k votes10001 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.5389 votes2352 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.51.9k votes7445 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 3.49.7k votes20213 discussions

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.29.6k votes26614 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 37.7k votes14639 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 2.91.2k votes4193 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 2.7580 votes3542 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 2.7530 votes3282 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.49.1k votes95579 discussions

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Somewhat important 3.2337 votes1593 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.17.2k votes9506 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.87.6k votes21425 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police5yrs5Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 2.7800 votes3238 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.63.6k votes37006 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.59.8k votes33156 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.77.3k votes5887 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.79.5k votes17856 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.41.5k votes1088 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.1471 votes4223 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.1902 votes747 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

361 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.59.5k votes17775 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.39.1k votes19392 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.25.3k votes20825 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.12k votes6345 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Somewhat important 2.81.2k votes2362 discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7274 votes838 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 49.7k votes20261 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 2.91.6k votes2245 discussions

Oil Drilling14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 2.81.7k votes4081 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.79k 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?

Somewhat important 2.63.7k votes12746 discussions

Fracking12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.51.3k votes3198 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?

Somewhat important 3.22.5k votes2243 discussions

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes1208 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.6575 votes481 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.5605 votes407 discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.55.2k votes39950 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.4610 votes1386 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 2.79.5k votes39822 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.78.3k votes21247 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.62k votes2069 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.23.3k 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

Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

More important 3.59.5k votes18671 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.39.2k votes19148 discussions

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.29.5k votes13693 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.4421 votes3258 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.4448 votes1300 discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.3226 votes517 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 4.79.8k votes24994 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 49.5k votes51802 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.18.2k votes29233 discussions

Term Limits12yrs12Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Somewhat important 2.7133 votes1617 discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6336 votes2467 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.4457 votes5893 discussions

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Economic Issues

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 4.1893 votes6915 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 48.5k votes20989 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.89.4k votes30587 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 34.3k votes29274 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7961 votes3587 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?

Less important 2.5199 votes1915 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 3.1652 votes3470 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.6k votes3416 discussions

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.89.6k votes38456 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.8449 votes1920 discussions

Israel14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes10446 discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Somewhat important 2.67k votes18821 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.68k votes12980 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.51.5k votes2664 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.3184 votes203 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.22.3k votes1602 discussions

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.1757 votes417 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 21.3k 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 3.1449 votes278 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.3315 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?

Less important 1.8494 votes326 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.72.4k votes1474 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.62.3k 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 11.3k votes668 discussions