Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Jill Stein voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
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?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Jill Stein 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?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, Trump committed a crime when he threatened to withhold aid from Ukraine |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
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?
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks 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?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, but we should spend more to increase our border security |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Public statementsNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
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?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Public statementsYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
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?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Public statementsNo, and we should adopt an open border policy |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, if they pay taxes |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
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?
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?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Party’s support baseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Public statementsYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Public statementsYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
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?
Public statementsYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
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)?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Jill Stein voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, as long as they pay taxes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Public statementsNo, cut all support and aid |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
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?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Public statementsNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, end all 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?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
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?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Public statementsDecrease |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Public statementsNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
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?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Public statementsYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
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?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
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?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Public statementsYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Public statementsNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but only after extensive background checks and continuous monitoring to ensure they have no terrorist connections |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, and education should not be privatized |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Public statementsNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Public statementsYes, but I would prefer to ban GMOs |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
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 |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Public statementsNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Public statementsNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Public statementsYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Jill Stein 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?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, all airstrikes should be conducted through UN coordination |
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?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, 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?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Jill Stein voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, 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?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Jill Stein voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient |