Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
AC>AC Personal answerPro-choice, but ban after the first three months |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, 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?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, if they pay taxes |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and with more aid and support |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only for maternity leave |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only for small businesses |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
AC>AC Personal answerRaise |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners currently residing in the United States have the right to vote?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, as long as they pay taxes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and we should adopt an open border policy |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, if they were born here |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
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?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
AC>AC Personal answerHelp |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, it symbolizes rebellion not racism |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
AC>AC Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
AC>AC Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
AC>AC Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?
AC>AC Personal answerDecrease |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
AC>AC Personal answerMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, we should let China address this issue |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, 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?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and foreign governments should move their embassies there |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
AC>AC Personal answeryes but only for the rich |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, the current fleet is sufficient |
