Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Public statementsYes, Trump committed a crime when he threatened to withhold aid from Ukraine |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Public statementsYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Public statementsNo, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Public statementsNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Public statementsYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Voting recordYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Public statementsYes, for most but not all drugs |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
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?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Public statementsNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Public statementsYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Public statementsYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Public statementsNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Public statementsNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Public statementsYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Public statementsNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Public statementsNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
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?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Public statementsYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Public statementsYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Public statementsNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
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?
Public statementsNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Public statementsNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Public statementsNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Public statementsNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Public statementsYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Social › First Amendment
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Public statementsNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Public statementsYes, and make it a living wage |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Public statementsYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Public statementsYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Bernie Sanders voterbasePalestine |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Public statementsYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Voting recordNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Public statementsNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Public statementsYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
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?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Public statementsYes, and grant them citizenship |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Public statementsYes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Public statementsDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Public statementsYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Public statementsYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Public statementsNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Public statementsYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Public statementsNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Public statementsNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Public statementsNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Public statementsWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Voting recordYes, but only for public projects and never for private projects |
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?
Public statementsYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
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?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Public statementsYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Public statementsIncrease |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Public statementsNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate any staff members that commit acts of discrimination |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
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?
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Public statementsNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Public statementsYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Voting recordNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Voting recordNo, and cut ties with Saudi Arabia until they end their human rights violations |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Voting recordNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Public statementsYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Public statementsYes, send a few hundred ground troops |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Public statementsYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Public statementsLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Public statementsYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Public statementsYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Public statementsNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Public statementsNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Public statementsNo, and education should not be privatized |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
Public statementsNo, we should let China address this issue |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Public statementsYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Public statementsYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Public statementsYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Public statementsNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Public statementsDecrease |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Public statementsYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Public statementsNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Public statementsNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Public statementsNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
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?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Public statementsYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Public statementsNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Voting recordNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Voting recordYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Public statementsNo, we should not get involved |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Public statementsYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Public statementsNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Public statementsNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Public statementsNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Public statementsNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Bernie Sanders 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?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Public statementsNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Bernie Sanders 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?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
