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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.8384 votes1.6k discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police4yrs4Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 3.2625 votes3k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.13.8k votes9.2k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.9390 votes1.1k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.83.7k votes93.3k discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9270 votes185 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 53.2k votes59.4k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.5519 votes7.6k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 4.23.8k votes14.4k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.92.9k votes9.8k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.7458 votes2.3k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.4986 votes7.3k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.53.8k votes17.3k discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3441 votes2.9k discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3373 votes2.2k discussions

Obamacare13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.33.3k votes19.2k discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2413 votes807 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.9422 votes2.3k 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 4.83.9k votes24.3k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.83.7k votes50.5k 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?

More important 3.8380 votes323 discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.4517 votes2.4k discussions

Gerrymandering11yrs11Y

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

Somewhat important 3388 votes1k discussions

Gun Liability9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.9k votes28.4k 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 3.33.3k votes1.8k discussions

Affordable Housing8mos8MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 3.32.1k votes860 discussions

Homeless Shelters8mos8MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3.11.3k votes1.2k discussions

Green Spaces8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8843 votes354 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8274 votes193 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies8mos8MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.7801 votes331 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 3.63.8k votes21k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.33.8k votes45.5k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 33.5k votes36k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.8544 votes4.8k discussions

School Vouchers4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6422 votes1.5k discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.4534 votes1.7k discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.23.7k votes13.5k discussions

Foreign Lobbying8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8388 votes508 discussions

Voter Fraud9yrs9Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 2.73.8k votes18.5k discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7482 votes1.3k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.63.4k votes18.8k discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.6524 votes1.5k discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 4.23.9k votes17.8k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge4yrs4Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.21k votes2.2k discussions

Paris Climate Agreement7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.23.7k votes15.4k discussions

Alternative Energy12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8449 votes2.4k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 2.6533 votes3.9k discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7897 votes3.1k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.93.8k votes26k discussions

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 2.91.2k votes4.1k discussions

Immigrant Laborers13yrs13Y

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Somewhat important 2.7450 votes2.1k discussions

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 2.73.9k votes19.6k discussions

In-State Tuition11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.52.6k votes14.5k discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.4411 votes2.7k 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 3.2493 votes3.4k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.3k votes3.3k discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 3.1466 votes1.8k discussions

Israel13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 31.9k votes8.7k discussions

Gaza ceasefire12mos12MO

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

Somewhat important 3255 votes399 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.83.8k votes37.5k discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.53.9k votes32.4k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.73.8k votes17.6k discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5827 votes5.9k discussions

Genetic Engineering8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.52k votes673 discussions

Space Exploration9yrs9Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.1423 votes4.1k discussions

Lab Grown Meat8mos8MO

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

Less important 21.4k votes818 discussions

CRISPR Technology8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.8338 votes264 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.23.6k votes29.9k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.92.8k votes20.7k discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3477 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?

Somewhat important 3.1290 votes1.9k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1492 votes3.5k discussions

Free Tax Filing6yrs6Y

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

Somewhat important 2.7194 votes579 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 2.63.7k votes38.9k discussions

Facial Recognition8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.52.6k votes1.8k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.43.4k votes5.2k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.31.6k votes20.9k 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 2.3301 votes192 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.1243 votes218 discussions

National Identification System8mos8MO

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

Less important 1.9295 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 1.7235 votes173 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.41.9k votes12.9k discussions

High Speed Rail8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.91.4k votes357 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8252 votes133 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8238 votes97 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.6192 votes124 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.5356 votes131 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?

More important 3.5792 votes215 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8591 votes465 discussions

Social Media Regulation8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.83.2k votes1.2k 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 1.7852 votes275 discussions

Cryptocurrencies8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.63.1k votes361 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 11.7k votes451 discussions