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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 58.8k votes59.3k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.92.2k votes7.6k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.3542 votes2.3k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Most important 4.29.2k votes14.4k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.82.1k votes7.3k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.65.5k votes9.8k discussions

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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.9471 votes1.6k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.56.7k votes93.2k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.24.9k votes9.2k discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles9yrs9Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Somewhat important 3.11.2k votes2.4k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.97.6k votes21.4k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.9370 votes1.1k 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 3.89.2k votes21k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.79.1k votes45.4k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.65.2k votes35.9k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.94.2k votes4.8k discussions

Common Core11yrs11Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2.5514 votes1.8k discussions

School Truancy5yrs5Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Less important 2.3414 votes6.1k discussions

School Vouchers4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.2236 votes1.5k discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.1540 votes1.7k discussions

Healthcare Issues

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.4435 votes2.9k discussions

Obamacare13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.58.6k votes19.2k discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.59.1k votes17.3k discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2271 votes2.2k discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.33.3k votes6.3k discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.23.7k votes20.2k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

More important 3.59.3k votes19.6k discussions

Border Wall8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.59.2k votes25.9k discussions

In-State Tuition11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.27.2k votes14.5k discussions

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.11.5k votes4.1k 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 2.9894 votes3.2k discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 2.7551 votes3.1k discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.49.2k votes17.7k 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 3.14.9k votes12.7k discussions

Paris Climate Agreement7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.38.7k votes15.4k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge4yrs4Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 3.11.1k votes2.2k discussions

Alternative Energy12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8383 votes2.4k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes3.9k discussions

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Electoral Issues

Voter Fraud9yrs9Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

More important 3.49.1k votes18.5k discussions

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

More important 3.49k votes13.5k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.38.9k votes18.8k discussions

Foreign Lobbying8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9319 votes508 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7543 votes1.3k discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.7513 votes3.2k 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 4.69.3k votes24.3k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.99.1k votes50.4k discussions

Gun Liability9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.27.2k votes28.4k discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.9770 votes5.8k discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8450 votes2.4k discussions

No-Fly List Gun Control9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7383 votes1.4k discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 3.12k votes1.8k discussions

Affordable Housing7mos7MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes838 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies7mos7MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.7508 votes327 discussions

Green Spaces7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7555 votes351 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.63.2k votes38.6k discussions

Homeless Shelters7mos7MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.5812 votes1.2k discussions

High density residential buildings9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.1137 votes442 discussions

National Security Issues

Military Congressional Approval7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 39k votes38.9k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.97.8k votes20.9k discussions

Facial Recognition7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.81.6k votes1.8k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.42.6k votes5.2k discussions

National Identification System7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.1106 votes187 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.19k votes29.9k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.98.3k votes20.6k discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.81.1k votes6.8k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.6k votes3.5k discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 33.3k votes28.9k discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Somewhat important 2.92.5k votes4.3k discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.89.3k votes32.4k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.79k votes17.6k discussions

GMO Labels8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.77.2k votes5.9k discussions

Space Exploration9yrs9Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.4557 votes4.1k discussions

Genetic Engineering7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.41.1k votes672 discussions

Lab Grown Meat7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.2944 votes807 discussions

CRISPR Technology7mos7MO

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

Less important 2114 votes258 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 3.1569 votes3.4k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.9k votes3.3k discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.29.2k votes37.5k discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 3338 votes1.8k discussions

Terrorism12yrs12Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Somewhat important 2.87.6k votes18.6k discussions

Israel13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes8.7k discussions

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Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.71.1k votes2.1k discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.67.9k votes12.9k discussions

High Speed Rail7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.6716 votes357 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements7mos7MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.51.9k votes1.2k discussions

Diesel Emission Standards7mos7MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.11.1k votes459 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.1124 votes130 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 3384 votes213 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.6325 votes464 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?

Less important 1.9561 votes274 discussions

Social Media Regulation7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.82k votes1.2k discussions

Cryptocurrencies7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.71.9k votes355 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 1850 votes445 discussions