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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Most important 4.62.2k votes1.6k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.41.4k votes1.1k discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles9yrs9Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Somewhat important 3.48.2k votes2.4k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.341.4k votes9.2k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.358.2k votes93.3k discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police4yrs4Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 3.24k votes3k discussions

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Social Issues

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 52.8k votes2.3k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.715.9k votes7.6k discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.571.8k votes59.4k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 475.4k votes14.4k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.916.2k votes7.3k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.743.2k votes9.8k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

More important 42.1k votes2.9k discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.874.4k votes17.3k discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.4855 votes807 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.425.5k votes6.3k discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3.33.6k votes2.3k discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2828 votes2.2k discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.575.8k votes17.8k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge4yrs4Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

More important 3.510.4k votes2.2k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 3.313.3k votes3.9k 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 3.238.9k votes12.7k discussions

Alternative Energy12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12k votes2.4k discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.28.8k votes3.1k 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?

More important 3.974.9k votes21k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.674.7k votes45.5k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.345.7k votes36k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.830k votes4.8k discussions

Common Core11yrs11Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2.22.6k votes1.8k discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.22.9k votes1.7k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.39.2k votes4.1k discussions

Border Wall8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.275.3k votes26k discussions

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 375.6k votes19.6k 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 35.2k votes3.2k discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 2.92.7k votes3.1k discussions

Immigrant Laborers13yrs13Y

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Somewhat important 2.71.2k votes2.1k discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 3.211.6k votes1.8k discussions

Affordable Housing8mos8MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 3.26.4k votes860 discussions

Homeless Shelters8mos8MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 2.93.5k votes1.2k discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.629.5k votes38.7k discussions

Green Spaces8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.63.8k votes354 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies8mos8MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.42.2k votes331 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 4.175.9k votes24.3k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.574.6k votes50.5k discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.53.4k votes5.8k discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 31.8k votes2.4k discussions

Muslim Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

Somewhat important 2.9870 votes1k discussions

Supreme Court Financial Transactions2yrs2Y

Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?

Somewhat important 3454 votes323 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.6k votes1.3k discussions

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.973.9k votes13.5k discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Somewhat important 2.72.7k votes1.5k discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7528 votes563 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.51.3k votes2.7k discussions

Foreign Lobbying8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4930 votes508 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.475.8k votes32.4k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.674.4k votes17.6k discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.463.9k votes5.9k discussions

Space Exploration9yrs9Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.13k votes4.1k discussions

Genetic Engineering8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.15k votes673 discussions

Lab Grown Meat8mos8MO

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

Less important 1.86.3k votes818 discussions

CRISPR Technology8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.7559 votes264 discussions

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 3.33.3k votes3.4k discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.175k votes37.5k discussions

Gaza ceasefire12mos12MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2401 votes399 discussions

Israel13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 36.1k votes8.7k discussions

Iran6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.5485 votes2k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 2.614.6k 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 4.47.1k votes6.8k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 4.169.6k votes20.7k discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

More important 474.2k votes29.9k 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 3.5937 votes1.9k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.412.1k votes3.5k discussions

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Somewhat important 3.32.3k votes2.9k 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 2.674k votes38.9k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.368k votes20.9k discussions

Facial Recognition8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.38.5k votes1.8k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 218.5k votes5.2k discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications8mos8MO

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

Less important 1.9366 votes192 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.7284 votes218 discussions

National Identification System8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.7364 votes188 discussions

Cross-border Payments8mos8MO

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 1.6268 votes173 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.969.2k votes12.9k discussions

High Speed Rail8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.64.8k votes357 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.6202 votes97 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.3637 votes131 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements8mos8MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.210.4k votes1.2k discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.2214 votes133 discussions

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 3.12.3k votes215 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.72k votes465 discussions

Social Media Regulation8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.611.2k votes1.2k discussions

Cryptocurrencies8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.410.7k votes361 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.32.8k votes275 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts5mos5MO

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 15.1k votes451 discussions