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Criminal Issues

Police Body Cameras9yrs9Y

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

More important 3.9606 votes1.6k discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.515.5k votes94.7k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.213.1k votes9.4k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.1484 votes1.1k discussions

Solitary Confinement for Juveniles9yrs9Y

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Somewhat important 3.11.2k votes2.5k discussions

Mandatory minimum prison sentences7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.96.3k votes36.9k discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 515.7k votes60.6k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.82.8k votes7.7k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.3805 votes2.3k discussions

Planned Parenthood Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Most important 4.216.8k votes14.5k discussions

Government Mandates13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.710.1k votes9.9k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.73.4k votes7.4k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.616.6k votes17.6k discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.43.5k votes6.3k discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

Somewhat important 3.3632 votes2.9k discussions

Obamacare13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.415.5k votes19.3k discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.310.5k votes20.6k discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3446 votes822 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral College8yrs8Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.416.5k votes13.6k discussions

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 3.216.4k votes18.6k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.116k votes19k discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3485 votes512 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3881 votes1.3k discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Somewhat important 2.9279 votes590 discussions

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Education Issues

Student Loans11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.816.7k votes21.3k discussions

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.716.7k votes46.3k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.713.1k votes36.9k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Somewhat important 2.83.8k votes4.8k discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.3808 votes1.7k discussions

Common Core11yrs11Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Less important 2.3762 votes1.9k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Healthcare13yrs13Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Somewhat important 3.417k votes20k discussions

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.416.7k votes26.4k discussions

Immigration13yrs13Y

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Somewhat important 3.32.5k votes4.1k discussions

In-State Tuition11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.112.8k votes14.6k discussions

Illegal Immigrant Detainment12yrs12Y

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

Somewhat important 31k votes3.3k discussions

Sanctuary Cities9yrs9Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Somewhat important 2.91.2k votes3.2k 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 4.617k votes24.7k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.816.3k votes51.3k discussions

Gun Liability9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.214.1k votes28.9k discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3950 votes5.8k discussions

Term Limits12yrs12Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Somewhat important 2.9250 votes1.3k discussions

Supreme Court Reform6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9748 votes2.5k discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 3.33.4k votes1.1k discussions

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.15.4k votes2.1k discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.110.2k votes39.6k discussions

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes1.3k discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.6986 votes426 discussions

Green Spaces1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.51.4k votes381 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Most important 4.416.9k votes18.1k discussions

Alaska Wildlife Refuge5yrs5Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

More important 3.43.2k votes2.2k discussions

Paris Climate Agreement8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.215.9k 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?

Somewhat important 36.6k votes12.7k discussions

Oil Drilling13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Somewhat important 32.5k votes3.9k discussions

Alternative Energy13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7668 votes2.4k discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.717.1k votes32.9k discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 316.6k votes17.8k discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.511.6k votes5.9k discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.41.8k votes719 discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

Less important 2.1817 votes4.2k discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.13.4k votes981 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.9223 votes315 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.1k votes3.5k discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.14.3k votes3.4k discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 316.8k votes38.1k discussions

NATO9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 31.1k votes1.9k discussions

Israel13yrs13Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Somewhat important 32.9k votes9.4k discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding3yrs3Y

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Somewhat important 2.91.6k votes1.9k discussions

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Economic Issues

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 4.11.7k votes6.9k discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

More important 4.116.4k votes30.4k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 414.6k votes20.9k discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.42.1k votes3.6k discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.16.5k 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?

Somewhat important 2.9441 votes1.9k discussions

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.84.3k votes2k discussions

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.716.4k votes39.4k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.513.9k votes21.2k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.36.4k votes5.3k discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.1204 votes238 discussions

National Identification System1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.9192 votes235 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)?

Least important 1.8126 votes199 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.7119 votes257 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.913.4k votes13k discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.73.2k votes2.4k discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.54.9k votes1.5k discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure1yr1Y

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Less important 2.6383 votes189 discussions

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Less important 2.51.8k votes384 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.32.9k votes578 discussions

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3858 votes244 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7727 votes517 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.95.2k votes1.4k 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?

Least important 1.7937 votes302 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.65k votes470 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 13k votes627 discussions

Current Events Issues

Pharmaceuticals Tariffs1mo1MO

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

Less important 2.4218 votes24 discussions

Reciprocal Tariffs1mo1MO

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

Less important 2231 votes76 discussions

Baseline Tariffs1mo1MO

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

Less important 2230 votes35 discussions