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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.871.4k votes59.4k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.714.8k votes7.6k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.53.9k votes2.3k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 474.9k votes14.4k discussions

Religious Freedom Act10yrs10Y

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

More important 3.95.7k votes5.2k discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

More important 3.77.3k votes11.4k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 3.82.2k votes2.7k discussions

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

More important 3.575.4k votes19.6k discussions

Border Wall8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.574.9k votes26k 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 3.46.9k votes3.2k discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 3.44.2k votes3.1k discussions

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.311k votes4.1k discussions

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Electoral Issues

Foreign Lobbying8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.62.3k votes508 discussions

Voter Fraud9yrs9Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

More important 3.474.2k votes18.5k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.372.7k votes18.8k discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3832 votes563 discussions

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.473.7k votes13.5k discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.7k votes2.7k 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 4.675.7k votes24.3k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.974.6k votes50.5k discussions

No-Fly List Gun Control9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.52.9k votes1.4k discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.45k votes5.8k discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.43.2k votes2.4k discussions

Patriot Act13yrs13Y

Do you support the Patriot Act?

Somewhat important 3.32.8k votes1k discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Most important 4.43.5k votes1.6k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.553.9k votes93.3k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.42.7k votes1.1k discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police4yrs4Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Somewhat important 3.24.4k votes3k discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 3.3429 votes185 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.137.4k votes9.2k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.72.2k votes2.2k discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.73.4k votes2.9k discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.62.2k votes807 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3.35.4k votes2.3k discussions

Obamacare13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.470.6k votes19.2k discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.373.8k votes17.3k 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 3.874.7k votes21k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.774.4k votes45.5k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.740.8k votes36k discussions

Common Core11yrs11Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Somewhat important 2.94k votes1.8k discussions

School Vouchers4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.9k votes1.5k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.734.9k votes4.8k 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?

More important 3.64.5k votes3.4k discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 3.32.6k votes1.8k discussions

Iran6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.2k votes2k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.115k votes3.3k discussions

Israel13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 3.210.5k votes8.7k discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 374.5k votes37.5k discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 4.175.1k votes17.8k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge4yrs4Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.28.6k votes2.2k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 3.111.8k votes3.9k discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Somewhat important 32.7k votes5.5k 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 341.3k votes12.7k discussions

Alternative Energy12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.7k votes2.4k discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.875.5k votes32.4k discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.759.3k votes5.9k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.773.2k votes17.6k discussions

Space Exploration9yrs9Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.54.1k votes4.1k discussions

Genetic Engineering8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.58.3k votes673 discussions

Lab Grown Meat8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.37.2k votes818 discussions

CRISPR Technology8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.3692 votes264 discussions

Economic Issues

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.37.5k votes6.8k discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.973.7k votes29.9k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.868.8k 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 3.32.2k votes1.9k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.215.7k votes3.5k discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Somewhat important 3.13.1k votes4.1k discussions

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Housing Issues

Foreign Real Estate Investment8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1409 votes193 discussions

Rent Control8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.815.9k votes1.8k discussions

Affordable Housing8mos8MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.88.5k votes860 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies8mos8MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.63.7k votes331 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.624.1k votes38.7k discussions

Homeless Shelters8mos8MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.66.3k votes1.2k 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 373.3k votes38.9k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.964.1k votes20.9k discussions

Facial Recognition8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.712.3k votes1.8k discussions

National Identification System8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6596 votes188 discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.419.7k 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 2.6626 votes192 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.2487 votes218 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)?

Less important 2463 votes173 discussions

Transportation Issues

Eliminating Traffic Laws8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2362 votes133 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1354 votes124 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.68.6k votes2.1k discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7366 votes97 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.565.2k votes12.9k discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6927 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?

Somewhat important 3.32.8k votes215 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 32.5k 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 24.4k votes275 discussions

Social Media Regulation8mos8MO

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

Less important 1.915.2k votes1.2k discussions

Cryptocurrencies8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.714.8k 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 16.7k votes451 discussions