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Adlai E. Stevenson’s Policies

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

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Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

  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

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

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Party’s support baseYes


Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  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

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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, prohibits the military from conducting law-enforcement

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  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

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

  ChatGPTNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

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  ›  School Reopenings

Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?

  Party’s support baseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Masks on Public Transportation

Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?

  Party’s support baseYes

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

Healthcare  ›  Stay-At-Home Order

When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseJune 1st

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

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

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  ›  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  ›  Religious Service Ban

Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

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  ›  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

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

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist

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

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

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and extend the requirement to private companies as well

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, if they were born here

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, 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

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  ›  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

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

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

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

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

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseRaise

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  ›  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

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

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

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

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

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

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

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

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

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

  ChatGPTNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

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

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, and the government should break up existing mega corporations

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

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

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

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  ChatGPTRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty

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

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  ›  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

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseHelp

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

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

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

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

  Party’s support baseBoth equally

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  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and increase the amount

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

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement

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

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and switch to a ranked voting system

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

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

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseDecrease

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

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

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

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

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Adlai E. Stevenson 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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

  Party’s support baseYes

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

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

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

Education  ›  School Vouchers

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  ChatGPTYes, but only with permission from the country in question

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  Party’s support baseYes

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

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

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

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

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

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

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

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

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

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  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Adlai E. Stevenson 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

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

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced

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

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, legalize all drugs instead

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy

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

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

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  ›  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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

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  ›  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  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Adlai E. Stevenson 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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

  Party’s support baseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

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  ›  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 Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

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

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

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

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

  Adlai E. Stevenson 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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy  ›  Silicon Valley Bank Bailout

Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Greenland

Should the United States acquire Greenland?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes