Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Dean Phillips 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?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Dean Phillips 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?
Dean Phillips 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?
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead |
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 Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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?
Dean Phillips 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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Dean Phillips 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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but not until they are teenagers |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, if they pay taxes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Dean Phillips voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, 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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Party’s support baseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
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)?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Dean Phillips 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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Dean Phillips 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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Dean Phillips voterbaseRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Dean Phillips voterbasePalestine |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Party’s support baseFewer |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Dean Phillips voterbaseHelp |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, this is a waste of time and money |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, as long as they pay taxes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Dean Phillips voterbaseDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Dean Phillips 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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but add stricter requirements for eligibility and verification |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Dean Phillips 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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, I am satisfied with the current rate |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Dean Phillips 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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, this will start a global arms race |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Party influenceNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Dean Phillips 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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Dean Phillips 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?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
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?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Dean Phillips voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Dean Phillips voterbaseYes |
