Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Howie Hawkins voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but immediately after frontline workers, elderly, and those at higher risk than me receive it |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this will only incite further violence |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and provide free internet access to low income families |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, there is not enough evidence to support widespread fraud |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
ChatGPTYes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, we need to do everything we can to protect the immunocompromised population |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, they should transition to online or televised services instead |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
ChatGPTYes, and extend the requirement to private companies as well |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and implement a secure online voting process |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
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?
ChatGPTNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Personal answerNo clear stance given on mandatory vaccination of children, supportive of properly tested vaccines in general |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseRaise |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Personal answerNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
ChatGPTWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
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)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and cut ties with Saudi Arabia until they end their human rights violations |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Public statementsYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
ChatGPTYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseDecrease |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
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?
ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but everyone should still wear a mask |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
ChatGPTNo, and education should not be privatized |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
ChatGPTNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, until there is a vaccine |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should provide reparations to Black Americans as well |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should not get involved |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol |
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and the U.S. should drastically reduce its global footprint |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
