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Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.7851 votes19k discussions

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Most important 4.6854 votes18.6k discussions

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

More important 3.7874 votes13.6k discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

3.2k discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

2.8k discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?

512 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Most important 4.8872 votes26.4k discussions

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Most important 4.7881 votes20k discussions

In-State Tuition11yrs11Y

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

More important 3.9699 votes14.6k discussions

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Least important 1.7140 votes4.1k discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

2.8k discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

4.5k discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

Most important 4.7881 votes24.7k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.4847 votes51.3k discussions

Gun Liability9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2732 votes28.9k discussions

Greenland6yrs6Y

Should the United States acquire Greenland?

66 discussions

Social Security10yrs10Y

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

628 discussions

NSA Domestic Surveillance10yrs10Y

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

579 discussions

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Education Issues

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

Most important 5666 votes36.9k discussions

Student Loans11yrs11Y

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

More important 3.7869 votes21.3k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.7864 votes46.3k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Less important 2215 votes4.8k discussions

School Vouchers4yrs4Y

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

1.5k discussions

School Truancy6yrs6Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

6.2k discussions

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Science Issues

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 4875 votes17.8k discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

More important 3.4886 votes32.9k discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

Less important 2.6685 votes5.9k discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Less important 2.5157 votes981 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

4.2k discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

719 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

315 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.4834 votes60.6k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

More important 4.1868 votes14.5k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9555 votes9.9k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Less important 2123 votes7.7k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

Less important 1.9183 votes7.4k discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

1.5k discussions

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National Security Issues

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

More important 3.5861 votes39.4k discussions

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Somewhat important 2.8163 votes2k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7293 votes5.3k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.6773 votes21.2k discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense1yr1Y

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

257 discussions

Cross-border Payments12mos12MO

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

199 discussions

National Identification System1yr1Y

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

235 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications1yr1Y

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

238 discussions

Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.7764 votes94.7k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.7685 votes21.4k discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6332 votes36.9k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.3631 votes9.4k discussions

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

1.6k discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

3k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.9446 votes20.6k discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

More important 3.7859 votes17.6k discussions

Obamacare13yrs13Y

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Somewhat important 2.7815 votes19.3k discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2273 votes6.3k discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.3104 votes2.3k discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

2.3k discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

Most important 4.4856 votes30.4k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.9775 votes20.9k discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.4361 votes29.1k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.9138 votes3.6k discussions

Welfare Drug Testing10yrs10Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Least important 1.6118 votes4.3k discussions

Decentralized Finance4yrs4Y

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

Least important 1.3157 votes859 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.4877 votes18.1k discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.6847 votes15.5k discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Less important 2.3356 votes12.7k discussions

Dakota Access Pipeline8yrs8Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Least important 1.6162 votes2.8k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Least important 1.5162 votes3.9k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Least important 1.5137 votes2.2k discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

More important 3.9873 votes38.1k discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Somewhat important 3653 votes18.6k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Less important 1.9223 votes3.4k discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 1.8103 votes4.6k discussions

Israel13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Least important 1.7115 votes9.4k discussions

North Korea Military Strikes9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

963 discussions

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Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6469 votes39.6k discussions

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Less important 2.4141 votes1.1k discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Less important 2.2197 votes2.1k discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

1.3k discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

382 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

426 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.5748 votes13k discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Less important 1.8120 votes2.4k discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Least important 1.7173 votes1.5k discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Least important 1.4101 votes578 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking1yr1Y

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

156 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws1yr1Y

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

143 discussions

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Technological Issues

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Less important 2190 votes1.4k discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

Least important 1.1192 votes470 discussions

Data Privacy1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

244 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

517 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts9mos9MO

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

Least important 1117 votes627 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets12mos12MO

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

302 discussions

Current Events Issues

Reciprocal Tariffs1mo1MO

Should the government apply higher reciprocal tariffs, like 34% on China, to countries with large trade deficits?

76 discussions

Baseline Tariffs1mo1MO

Should the government impose a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports from every country?

35 discussions

Pharmaceuticals Tariffs1mo1MO

Should the government exempt essential goods, like pharmaceuticals, from the 2025 tariff increases?

24 discussions