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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 48.7k votes46824 discussions

Student Loans11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.98.7k votes21494 discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.86.9k votes37474 discussions

Universal Pre-K7yrs7Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.91.8k votes4785 discussions

School Vouchers5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.2232 votes1499 discussions

School Truancy6yrs6Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Less important 2246 votes6259 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 58.3k votes61338 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 4.21.6k votes7751 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 4.18.7k votes14628 discussions

Government Mandates14yrs14Y

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

More important 3.75.1k votes10010 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.41.6k votes7450 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3291 votes2352 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

More important 3.68.8k votes20238 discussions

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.68.7k votes26627 discussions

Immigration14yrs14Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.41.3k votes4196 discussions

In-State Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.36.7k votes14643 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 2.9522 votes3568 discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 2.9514 votes3283 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.78.9k votes33187 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.98.6k votes17864 discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.96.5k votes5887 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.41.3k votes1094 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.3344 votes4223 discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.4919 votes749 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

362 discussions

Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.8277 votes1595 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.38.4k votes95649 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.26.8k votes9514 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.96.3k votes21425 discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.83.1k votes37011 discussions

Private Prisons7yrs7Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.6188 votes1138 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 2.88.6k votes39852 discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.9k votes2075 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.77.5k votes21250 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.53.4k votes5503 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense1yr1Y

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

267 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?

272 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications1yr1Y

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

285 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.78.7k votes17791 discussions

Obamacare14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 3.38.1k votes19393 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.35.5k votes20854 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 31.5k votes6350 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9247 votes2964 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Somewhat important 2.9879 votes2365 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

More important 3.68.6k votes18681 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.48.3k votes19161 discussions

Electoral College9yrs9Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 38.6k votes13695 discussions

Mental competency testing3yrs3Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Somewhat important 2.8139 votes604 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.5383 votes1300 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.4355 votes3261 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 3.21.5k votes1214 discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.4k votes2260 discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.75.3k votes39985 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7498 votes407 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.5471 votes481 discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.4606 votes1391 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 4.68.9k votes25020 discussions

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.98.5k votes51858 discussions

Gun Liability10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.27.4k votes29259 discussions

Term Limits12yrs12Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Somewhat important 2.7119 votes1617 discussions

Drug Policy14yrs14Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.4380 votes5899 discussions

Affirmative Action14yrs14Y

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Less important 2.5351 votes4292 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 48.8k votes20273 discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 2.81.4k 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 2.73.6k votes12749 discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.78.2k votes15543 discussions

Oil Drilling14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 2.61.3k votes4084 discussions

Fracking12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.51.1k votes3199 discussions

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Economic Issues

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 47.5k votes20999 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.9825 votes6921 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.88.5k votes30604 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.13.7k votes29293 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 2.8178 votes1915 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing10yrs10Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Somewhat important 2.81.2k votes4333 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.77.1k votes12981 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.31.5k votes2688 discussions

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.4629 votes418 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.22.1k votes1611 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.11.3k votes620 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.1160 votes203 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.98.7k votes38483 discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8582 votes3470 discussions

Israel14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes10450 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

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

Somewhat important 2.82.2k votes3417 discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.7420 votes1920 discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Somewhat important 2.76.7k votes18832 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 2.8329 votes279 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6242 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 2396 votes327 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.82.2k votes1484 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.72.2k 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 11.4k votes672 discussions