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Tulsi Gabbard’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Public statementsNo, this is a partisan show trial

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Public statementsYes

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Public statementsPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions


the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  Public statementsYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

  Public statementsYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Voting recordYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Public statementsNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Social  ›  Religious Freedom Act

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

  Public statementsNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

  Public statementsYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Paid Sick Leave

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Public statementsYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Public statementsNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Public statementsNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Financial Transactions

Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

  Public statementsYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Public statementsYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Voting recordNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Public statementsYes, social media companies are politically biased and need to be regulated

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  NSA Domestic Surveillance

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

  Voting recordNo

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Public statementsYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Public statementsYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Public statementsYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Social  ›  First Amendment

Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Public statementsNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

  Public statementsYes

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseIsrael

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Public statementsNo

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Public statementsWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Voting recordIncrease

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

  Public statementsYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

  Public statementsYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Public statementsYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Public statementsYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  Public statementsYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Debt Relief

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

  Public statementsNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Public statementsNo, end all offshore oil drilling

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

the Economy  ›  Overtime Pay

Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

  Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseDecrease

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Public statementsNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Public statementsNo

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Public statementsNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

  Public statementsYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

  Public statementsYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Public statementsYes, but only as a last resort

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  Public statementsYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Education  ›  School Vouchers

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only for low income families

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?

  Public statementsNo, we should stay out of this conflict

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?

  Public statementsNo, and cut ties with Saudi Arabia until they end their human rights violations

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

  Voting recordLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

  Public statementsNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Social Security

Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Unrealized Gains Tax

Should the government tax unrealized gains?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Public statementsNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Tips

Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Public statementsYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Foreign Policy  ›  North Korea Military Strikes

Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

  Public statementsNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?

  Public statementsYes, but only with targeted airstrikes

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Public statementsNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Public statementsNo

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?

  Public statementsNo, this will start a global arms race

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

  Public statementsNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?

  Public statementsNo, we should coordinate with Russia to take out ISIS

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Presidential influence on interest rates

Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Technology  ›  Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

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)?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  Public statementsNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Technology  ›  Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Tulsi Gabbard voterbaseNo