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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.4874 votes59.4k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Most important 4.3914 votes14.4k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8555 votes9.8k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Less important 2.1173 votes7.6k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2194 votes7.3k discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.4905 votes29.9k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.8831 votes20.7k discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.4355 votes28.9k discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Less important 2169 votes4.3k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.8148 votes3.5k discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.3103 votes6.8k discussions

Decentralized Finance3yrs3Y

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?

Least important 1.2131 votes821 discussions

Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.4917 votes17.8k discussions

Paris Climate Agreement7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.5886 votes15.4k discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3440 votes12.7k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Least important 1.5170 votes3.9k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge4yrs4Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Least important 1.4131 votes2.2k discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline8yrs8Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Least important 1.3130 votes2.7k discussions

Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.6708 votes93.3k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.8780 votes21.4k discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6404 votes36.5k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.2573 votes9.2k discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles9yrs9Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Least important 1.3102 votes2.4k discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Least important 1.2124 votes7.2k discussions

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.9898 votes18.8k discussions

Voter Fraud9yrs9Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Most important 4.7896 votes18.5k discussions

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

More important 3.9916 votes13.5k discussions

Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Most important 4.9923 votes19.6k discussions

Border Wall8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.8920 votes26k discussions

In-State Tuition11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.1745 votes14.5k discussions

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Less important 1.9148 votes4.1k discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Most important 4.8923 votes24.3k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.4900 votes50.5k discussions

Gun Liability9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3719 votes28.4k discussions

Education Issues

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education4yrs4Y

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

Most important 5612 votes36k discussions

Student Loans10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.9908 votes21k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.7902 votes45.5k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Less important 2.1305 votes4.8k discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 4918 votes17.6k discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3927 votes32.4k discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.6783 votes5.9k discussions

Healthcare Issues

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.7396 votes20.2k discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.6899 votes17.3k discussions

Obamacare13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8868 votes19.2k discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.1340 votes6.3k discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

More important 3.8912 votes37.5k discussions

Terrorism12yrs12Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Somewhat important 3.2750 votes18.6k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Least important 1.7201 votes3.3k discussions

National Security Issues

Military Congressional Approval7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.5898 votes38.9k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.6830 votes20.9k discussions

Facial Recognition8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.6107 votes1.8k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.5277 votes5.2k discussions

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.4425 votes38.7k discussions

Rent Control8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.8141 votes1.8k discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.4846 votes12.9k discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements8mos8MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Least important 1.4115 votes1.2k discussions

Technological Issues

Social Media Regulation8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.8142 votes1.2k discussions

Cryptocurrencies8mos8MO

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

Least important 1140 votes361 discussions