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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 510.4k votes59.4k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.82.4k votes7.6k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Most important 4.210.9k votes14.4k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.1514 votes2.3k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.66.3k votes9.8k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.62.5k votes7.3k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.4419 votes2.9k discussions

Obamacare13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.410.2k votes19.2k discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.210.7k votes17.3k discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1293 votes2.2k discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.23.9k votes6.3k discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.14.4k votes20.2k discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.9461 votes1.6k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.67.9k votes93.3k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.15.6k votes9.2k discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles9yrs9Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Somewhat important 2.81.5k votes2.4k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.7334 votes1.1k discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police4yrs4Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 2.8621 votes3k 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 3.710.9k votes21k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.610.9k votes45.5k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.66k votes36k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.74.9k votes4.8k discussions

Common Core11yrs11Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2.3489 votes1.8k discussions

School Vouchers4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.3233 votes1.5k discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.2550 votes1.7k discussions

School Truancy5yrs5Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Less important 2.1414 votes6.1k discussions

Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.311k votes17.8k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge4yrs4Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.11.3k votes2.2k discussions

Paris Climate Agreement7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.110.1k 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?

Somewhat important 36.1k votes12.7k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 2.91.7k votes3.9k discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline8yrs8Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Somewhat important 2.81.5k votes2.7k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.510.9k votes26k discussions

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 3.311k votes19.6k discussions

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 31.5k votes4.1k discussions

In-State Tuition11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.98.7k votes14.5k 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 2.8930 votes3.2k discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 2.8535 votes3.1k discussions

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Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud9yrs9Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 3.210.8k votes18.5k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.110.6k votes18.8k discussions

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.210.6k votes13.5k discussions

Foreign Lobbying8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9318 votes508 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9561 votes1.3k discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7546 votes1.5k 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 4.511k votes24.3k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.710.8k votes50.5k discussions

Gun Liability9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 38.4k votes28.4k discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.9658 votes5.8k discussions

No-Fly List Gun Control9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7374 votes1.4k discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

Somewhat important 2.6439 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?

More important 4.21k votes6.8k discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.910.7k votes29.9k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.710k votes20.7k 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 3.1278 votes1.9k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12k votes3.5k discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 33.8k votes28.9k discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.711k votes32.4k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.710.6k votes17.6k discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.58.5k votes5.9k discussions

Space Exploration9yrs9Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.3564 votes4.1k discussions

Genetic Engineering8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.31.2k votes673 discussions

Lab Grown Meat8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.21.1k votes818 discussions

Housing Issues

Rent Control8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.62.4k votes1.8k discussions

Green Spaces8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6685 votes354 discussions

Affordable Housing8mos8MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.61.2k votes860 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.53.8k votes38.7k discussions

Homeless Shelters8mos8MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.4948 votes1.2k discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies8mos8MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.3624 votes330 discussions

High density residential buildings9mos9MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Less important 2160 votes444 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 3.2546 votes3.4k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12k votes3.3k discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.910.8k votes37.5k discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.8310 votes1.8k discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7463 votes1.6k discussions

Iran6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.6151 votes2k discussions

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Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.61.3k votes2.1k discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.49.4k votes12.9k discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements8mos8MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.22.2k votes1.2k discussions

Diesel Emission Standards8mos8MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.11.3k votes474 discussions

High Speed Rail8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.1877 votes357 discussions

Congestion Pricing8mos8MO

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Less important 2103 votes194 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure8mos8MO

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

Less important 2126 votes131 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9482 votes215 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7323 votes465 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?

Less important 1.9673 votes275 discussions

Social Media Regulation8mos8MO

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

Less important 1.82.3k votes1.2k discussions

Cryptocurrencies8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.62.2k 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 1962 votes451 discussions

National Security Issues

Military Congressional Approval7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.810.6k votes38.9k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.69.2k votes20.9k discussions

Facial Recognition8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.41.8k votes1.8k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.23k votes5.2k discussions