Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but immediately after frontline workers, elderly, and those at higher risk than me receive it |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Howie Hawkins voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this will only incite further violence |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and provide free internet access to low income families |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, there is not enough evidence to support widespread fraud |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, we need to do everything we can to protect the immunocompromised population |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
ChatGPTYes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, they should transition to online or televised services instead |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Party’s support baseYes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and implement a secure online voting process |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseRaise |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Social › First Amendment
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Personal answerNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Howie Hawkins voterbasePalestine |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Personal answerNo clear stance given on mandatory vaccination of children, supportive of properly tested vaccines in general |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
ChatGPTYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
ChatGPTWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and cut ties with Saudi Arabia until they end their human rights violations |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but everyone should still wear a mask |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Public statementsYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
ChatGPTNo, and education should not be privatized |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, until there is a vaccine |
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should provide reparations to Black Americans as well |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should not get involved |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Party’s support baseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, the U.S. does not need to expand its global footprint at this time |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state |
National Security › Cross-border Payments
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)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
