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Social Issues

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 515.7k votes2.3k discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.5201k votes59.3k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.4128k votes7.6k discussions

Marital Rape8yrs8Y

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

More important 3.83.9k votes647 discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 3.6200k votes14.4k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.4201k votes9.8k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.85.4k votes806 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.812.8k votes2.9k discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.65.3k votes2.2k discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3.235.4k votes2.3k discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2201k votes17.3k discussions

Healthcare Debt Relief3mos3MO

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

Somewhat important 2.9784 votes458 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Most important 4.414.9k votes1.6k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.8173k votes9.2k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.88.9k votes1.1k discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI7mos7MO

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Somewhat important 2.9469 votes185 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police4yrs4Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 2.815.3k votes3k discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles9yrs9Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Somewhat important 2.765.4k votes2.4k 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 4.3200k votes24.3k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.6200k votes50.4k discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Somewhat important 3.13.6k votes1.3k discussions

No-Fly List Gun Control9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.19k votes1.4k discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 329k votes5.8k discussions

NSA Domestic Surveillance10yrs10Y

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

Somewhat important 2.93.3k votes575 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Somewhat important 3.28.3k votes2.7k discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.5k votes563 discussions

Foreign Lobbying8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.86.1k votes508 discussions

Voter Fraud9yrs9Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 2.8200k votes18.5k discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.715.6k votes1.3k discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.614.5k votes3.2k discussions

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Education Issues

Student Loans10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3200k votes21k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3200k votes45.4k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3201k votes35.9k discussions

Common Core11yrs11Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Somewhat important 2.717.4k votes1.8k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Less important 2.4201k votes4.8k discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.117.7k votes1.7k discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 320.6k votes1.8k discussions

Affordable Housing7mos7MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.99.9k votes838 discussions

Homeless Shelters7mos7MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 2.75.7k votes1.2k discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies7mos7MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.73.7k votes327 discussions

Green Spaces7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.68.7k votes351 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment7mos7MO

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Less important 2.6618 votes191 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3200k votes32.4k discussions

GMO Labels8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8201k votes5.9k discussions

Genetic Engineering7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.67.6k votes672 discussions

Space Exploration9yrs9Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.318.8k votes4.1k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.4200k votes17.6k discussions

Lab Grown Meat7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.312.7k votes807 discussions

CRISPR Technology7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.91.5k votes258 discussions

Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 3.9200k votes17.7k discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Somewhat important 3.39.6k votes5.5k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge4yrs4Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 2.939.6k votes2.2k discussions

Alternative Energy12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.88.7k votes2.4k discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Somewhat important 2.8201k votes12.7k discussions

Food Waste7mos7MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Somewhat important 2.8547 votes78 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 2.862.6k votes4.1k discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 2.84.5k votes2.7k discussions

Border Wall8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.5200k votes25.9k discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 2.45.8k votes4.5k discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Less important 2.44.7k votes2k discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Less important 2.44k votes2.4k 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?

Most important 4.651.4k votes6.8k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.5206k votes20.6k discussions

Paid Sick Leave9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

Somewhat important 3.45.4k votes1.9k discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3200k votes29.9k discussions

Inflation7mos7MO

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Somewhat important 3283 votes53 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Somewhat important 2.8138k votes4.3k discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.419.2k votes3.4k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 2.768.6k votes3.3k discussions

Iran6yrs6Y

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

Somewhat important 2.62.5k votes2k discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.65.8k votes1.8k discussions

Gaza ceasefire11mos11MO

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Less important 2.6882 votes391 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics11mos11MO

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Less important 2.5586 votes54 discussions

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National Security Issues

Military Congressional Approval7yrs7Y

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

Less important 2.4200k votes38.9k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.2201k votes20.9k discussions

Facial Recognition7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.112k votes1.8k discussions

National Identification System7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.1953 votes187 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 1.961.9k votes5.2k discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.9595 votes215 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications7mos7MO

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

Less important 2954 votes190 discussions

Cross-border Payments7mos7MO

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)?

Least important 1.6569 votes171 discussions

Transportation Issues

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities7mos7MO

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Somewhat important 2.8442 votes94 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws7mos7MO

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Somewhat important 2.7432 votes132 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking7mos7MO

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Less important 2.5377 votes120 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.4201k votes12.9k discussions

Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure7mos7MO

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Less important 2.4394 votes285 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.21.9k votes130 discussions

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 36.2k votes213 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.74.8k votes464 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets7mos7MO

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Least important 1.84.7k votes274 discussions

Social Media Regulation7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.519.5k votes1.2k discussions

Cryptocurrencies7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.418.5k votes355 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts4mos4MO

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 1.16.6k votes445 discussions