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Social Issues

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.8144k votes2.3k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.5200k votes7.6k discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.3203k votes59.3k discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

More important 452.3k votes2.3k discussions

Gun Buyback5yrs5Y

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

More important 4148k votes2.9k discussions

Marital Rape8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.841k votes647 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 3.577.7k votes2.7k discussions

Illegal Immigrant Detainment11yrs11Y

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

Somewhat important 3.4201k votes3.2k discussions

Border Security11yrs11Y

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

Somewhat important 3.4103k votes2k discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 3.3156k votes3.1k discussions

Immigrant Laborers13yrs13Y

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Somewhat important 3.298.8k votes2.1k 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?

Somewhat important 3.171.5k votes2.4k discussions

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Electoral Issues

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

More important 3.730.8k votes563 discussions

Foreign Lobbying8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.682.8k votes508 discussions

Voter Fraud9yrs9Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 3.3204k votes18.5k discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3150k votes1.3k discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.2144k votes3.2k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2203k votes18.8k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.1121k votes2.9k discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.974.8k votes2.2k discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.876.1k votes806 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

More important 3.5202k votes2.3k discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.4200k votes6.3k discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Somewhat important 3.197.6k votes3.4k discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

More important 3.8206k votes24.3k discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

More important 3.748.8k votes1.3k discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.7202k votes5.8k discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.5119k votes2.4k 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 3.343k votes575 discussions

Muslim Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

Somewhat important 3.370.4k votes1k discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Most important 4.5128k votes1.6k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.495.2k votes1.1k discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI7mos7MO

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

More important 3.514.8k votes185 discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police4yrs4Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 3.3167k votes3k discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles9yrs9Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Somewhat important 3.2202k votes2.4k discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.9206k votes2.7k 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 3.1205k votes21k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3204k votes45.4k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1201k votes35.9k discussions

Common Core11yrs11Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Somewhat important 3146k votes1.8k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.8207k votes4.8k discussions

School Vouchers4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.868k votes1.5k 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?

More important 3.6168k votes3.4k discussions

Iran6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.445k votes2k discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 3.289.2k votes1.8k discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.935.4k votes316 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3117k votes1.6k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9200k votes3.3k 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 4.4200k votes6.8k 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?

More important 3.677.6k votes1.9k discussions

Inflation7mos7MO

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

More important 3.710.9k votes53 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Somewhat important 3.3105k votes4k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3201k votes3.5k discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3202k votes29.9k discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Somewhat important 3.2203k votes17.7k discussions

Alternative Energy12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1104k votes2.4k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge4yrs4Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.1200k votes2.2k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 3200k votes3.9k discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.899.3k votes5.5k discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7201k votes3.1k discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing7mos7MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.9202k votes838 discussions

Rent Control7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8202k votes1.8k discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.914.2k votes191 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.6200k votes38.6k discussions

Homeless Shelters7mos7MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 2.6200k votes1.2k discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies7mos7MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.6123k votes327 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3206k votes32.4k discussions

GMO Labels8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8201k votes5.9k discussions

Space Exploration9yrs9Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.6153k votes4.1k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.5203k votes17.6k discussions

Lab Grown Meat7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.4202k votes808 discussions

Genetic Engineering7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.4204k votes672 discussions

CRISPR Technology7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.124.8k votes258 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.6206k votes1.8k discussions

Military Congressional Approval7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.6203k votes38.9k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.4200k votes20.9k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.4201k votes5.2k 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 2.521k votes190 discussions

National Identification System7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.421.2k votes187 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.216k votes215 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)?

Less important 1.915.6k votes172 discussions

Transportation Issues

GPS Vehicle Tracking7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 3.112.1k votes121 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 3.112.8k votes132 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.8200k votes12.9k discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.812.3k votes95 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7204k votes2.1k 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 2.412k votes286 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 3.3109k votes214 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.987.4k 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?

Less important 2147k votes274 discussions

Social Media Regulation7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.8204k votes1.2k discussions

Cryptocurrencies7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.7205k votes356 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 1.1202k votes446 discussions