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Technological Issues

Data Privacy12mos12MO

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

242 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence12mos12MO

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

513 discussions

Cryptocurrencies12mos12MO

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

459 discussions

Social Media Regulation12mos12MO

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

1.4k discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts8mos8MO

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

619 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets11mos11MO

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

300 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.61.9k votes13k discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates12mos12MO

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

2.4k discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements12mos12MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

1.5k discussions

Diesel Emission Standards12mos12MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

576 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking12mos12MO

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

153 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws12mos12MO

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

142 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 51.8k votes60.5k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.51.4k votes7.7k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Most important 4.31.9k votes14.5k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

More important 3.7240 votes2.3k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3351 votes9.9k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.6280 votes7.4k discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.9k votes32.8k discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.31.8k votes17.7k discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.21.8k votes5.9k discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Least important 1.7218 votes4.2k discussions

Lab Grown Meat12mos12MO

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

973 discussions

Genetic Engineering12mos12MO

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

716 discussions

CRISPR Technology12mos12MO

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

308 discussions

Education Issues

Student Loans10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.51.8k votes21.3k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.41.8k votes46.2k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.8k votes36.8k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Less important 2.1218 votes4.8k discussions

School Truancy6yrs6Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Least important 1.7186 votes6.2k discussions

School Vouchers4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.5170 votes1.5k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.7k votes17.6k discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.8k votes20.5k discussions

Obamacare13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes19.3k discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Less important 2.5172 votes819 discussions

Medicare Drug Prices8yrs8Y

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

Less important 2.5175 votes1.9k discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

Less important 2.4178 votes2.2k discussions

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Criminal Issues

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 31.9k votes9.4k discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes94.6k discussions

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Somewhat important 2.7177 votes1.6k discussions

Qualified Immunity for Police4yrs4Y

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Less important 2.5231 votes3.1k discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.2189 votes36.9k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.21.8k votes21.4k discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

More important 41.9k votes18k discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.8k votes15.5k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

Somewhat important 2.6473 votes2.2k 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 2.41.5k votes12.7k discussions

Alternative Energy13yrs13Y

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

Less important 2182 votes2.4k discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Less important 1.8199 votes3.1k 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?

Less important 21.8k votes39.6k discussions

Rent Control12mos12MO

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

2k discussions

Affordable Housing12mos12MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

1.1k discussions

Homeless Shelters12mos12MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

1.3k discussions

Green Spaces12mos12MO

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

377 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies12mos12MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

409 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes13.6k discussions

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 2.71.8k votes18.6k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.31.9k votes19k discussions

Foreign Lobbying8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.2179 votes512 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Less important 1.9209 votes1.5k discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

Least important 1.8201 votes1.3k discussions

Show 6 more electoral issues

Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Most important 4.71.9k votes24.7k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.81.8k votes51.2k discussions

Gun Liability9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.6k votes28.9k discussions

Muslim Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

Less important 2.1224 votes1k discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

Less important 2194 votes2.4k discussions

Gerrymandering12yrs12Y

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

Less important 2138 votes1k discussions

Show 20 more domestic policy issues

National Security Issues

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.21.8k votes39.4k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 1.91.8k votes21.1k discussions

Facial Recognition12mos12MO

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

2k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

5.3k discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense12mos12MO

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

256 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)?

198 discussions

National Identification System12mos12MO

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

232 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications12mos12MO

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

235 discussions

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.91.8k votes20.8k discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.61.9k votes30.3k discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

More important 3.5400 votes6.9k discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.41.2k votes29.1k discussions

Paid Sick Leave10yrs10Y

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

Less important 2.2182 votes1.9k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2239 votes3.6k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Border Wall8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 31.9k votes26.3k discussions

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 2.71.9k votes19.9k discussions

In-State Tuition11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.41.7k votes14.6k discussions

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Less important 2.1231 votes4.1k discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Less important 2224 votes3.2k discussions

Immigrant Laborers13yrs13Y

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Less important 1.9194 votes2.2k discussions

Show 10 more immigration issues

Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.51.9k votes38k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Less important 2.4199 votes3.4k discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Less important 2.2200 votes3.5k discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Less important 2.1164 votes1.9k discussions

Terrorism13yrs13Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Less important 1.91.6k votes18.6k discussions

Torture9yrs9Y

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

Least important 1.7363 votes2k discussions

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Current Events Issues

Reciprocal Tariffs3wks3W

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

53 discussions

Baseline Tariffs3wks3W

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

25 discussions

Pharmaceuticals Tariffs3wks3W

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

16 discussions