Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Adlai E. Stevenson 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?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead |
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and we should increase the amount of immigrants we currently allow into the country |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseJune 1st |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, if they pay taxes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, 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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseDecrease |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, as long as they pay taxes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
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)?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseRaise |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Party influenceYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseHelp |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
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?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and provide more free public transportation |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, all airstrikes should be conducted through UN coordination |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only for low-income pensioners |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
