Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
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 |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
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 |
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 |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Public statementsYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Public statementsYes, and make it a living wage |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
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?
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
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 |
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 |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Public statementsYes, 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?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
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 |
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?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Public statementsNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States?
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Public statementsNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
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 |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Public statementsYes, and grant them citizenship |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
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 › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
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?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Public statementsNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Public statementsNo, 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?
Bernie Sanders 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?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
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 |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Public statementsYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Public statementsYes, for most but not all drugs |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
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 |
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 |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Public statementsNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
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 |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Public statementsYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
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 |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government |
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 |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
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?
Public statementsNo, 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?
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 |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
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 |
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 |
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 |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Public statementsDecrease |
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 |
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 |
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?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
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 |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Voting recordNo, this is a violation of free speech |
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 |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
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 |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
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 |
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 |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
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 |
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?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Public statementsNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Bernie Sanders 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?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
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 voterbaseNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Public statementsYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Public statementsWe 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?
Public statementsNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
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 |
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 |
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 |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
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 |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
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 |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress |
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 |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
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 Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
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 |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Public statementsIncrease |
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 › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Voting recordNo, 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?
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 |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
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 |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Public statementsNo, 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?
Public statementsLess, 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?
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 |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Public statementsNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
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 |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Public statementsNo, and education should not be privatized |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
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 |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
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?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
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 |
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 |
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 |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Public statementsYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo |
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 › 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 Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Public statementsYes, 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?
Public statementsNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
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 › 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 › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Public statementsYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
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 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 |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Public statementsNo, we should not get involved |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
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 |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
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 |
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?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Bernie Sanders voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
