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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 558k votes59.3k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.715.3k votes7.6k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.52.8k votes2.3k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 4.261.2k votes14.4k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.713.2k votes7.3k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.634.4k votes9.8k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.660.8k votes25.9k discussions

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 3.461.4k votes19.6k discussions

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.29.1k votes4.1k discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 3.11.5k 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 3.14.8k votes3.2k discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 3.23k votes3.1k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.72.4k votes2.9k discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.61.4k votes2.2k discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.51.5k votes806 discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.460k votes17.3k discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.422.4k votes6.3k discussions

Obamacare13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.357.7k votes19.2k discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 4.12.5k votes1.6k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.543.5k votes93.2k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.31.8k votes1.1k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.130.3k votes9.2k discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police4yrs4Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 3.13.3k votes3k discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1284 votes185 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

More important 3.460.1k votes13.5k discussions

Foreign Lobbying8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.6k votes508 discussions

Voter Fraud9yrs9Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 3.260.1k votes18.5k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.259.2k votes18.8k discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.13k votes1.3k discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3559 votes563 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 4.561.5k votes24.3k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.860.3k votes50.4k discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Somewhat important 3.4961 votes1.3k discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3.34.2k votes5.8k discussions

Gun Liability9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.246.6k votes28.4k discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.3k votes2.4k 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 3.760.7k votes21k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.732.7k votes35.9k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.660.5k votes45.4k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.728.7k votes4.8k discussions

Common Core11yrs11Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2.62.8k votes1.8k discussions

School Vouchers4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.51.3k votes1.5k discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.361.2k votes17.7k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge4yrs4Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.47.2k votes2.2k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 3.19.7k 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 332.9k votes12.7k discussions

Alternative Energy12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 32.2k votes2.4k discussions

Paris Climate Agreement7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.157.7k votes15.4k discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.661.5k votes32.4k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.860k votes17.6k discussions

Space Exploration9yrs9Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.53.1k votes4.1k discussions

GMO Labels8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.549.9k votes5.9k discussions

Genetic Engineering7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.25.4k votes672 discussions

Lab Grown Meat7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.15.6k votes808 discussions

CRISPR Technology7mos7MO

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

Less important 2544 votes258 discussions

Housing Issues

Rent Control7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.911.4k votes1.8k discussions

Affordable Housing7mos7MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.96.2k votes838 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.821.8k votes38.6k discussions

Homeless Shelters7mos7MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.53.8k votes1.2k discussions

Green Spaces7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.53.2k votes352 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies7mos7MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.52.4k votes327 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 4.26.4k votes6.8k discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.959.9k votes29.9k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.756k votes20.6k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.310.1k votes3.5k 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 3.21.5k votes1.9k discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.122.4k votes28.9k 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 3.23.3k votes3.4k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 311.3k votes3.3k discussions

Iran6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9831 votes2k discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 360.5k votes37.5k discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.81.7k votes1.8k discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.7732 votes316 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?

Somewhat important 2.959.7k votes38.9k discussions

Facial Recognition7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.78.3k votes1.8k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.653.6k votes20.9k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.415.6k 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 2.3441 votes190 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense7mos7MO

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

Less important 2312 votes215 discussions

National Identification System7mos7MO

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

Less important 2424 votes187 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 1.8295 votes172 discussions

Transportation Issues

Eliminating Traffic Laws7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 3301 votes132 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9255 votes121 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.75.4k votes2.1k discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.554.6k votes12.9k discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements7mos7MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.310.3k votes1.2k discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.4664 votes130 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 3.12.5k votes214 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.71.8k votes464 discussions

Social Media Regulation7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.810.9k votes1.2k 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?

Least important 1.82.8k votes274 discussions

Cryptocurrencies7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.610.5k 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 14.7k votes446 discussions