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Immigration Issues

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

Citizenship Test10yrs10Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

2.4k discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

1.3k discussions

Immigration Healthcare14yrs14Y

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

20k discussions

Border Wall9yrs9Y

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

26.4k discussions

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Education Issues

Free College for All6yrs6Y

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

46.4k discussions

Student Loans11yrs11Y

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

21.3k discussions

School Vouchers4yrs4Y

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

1.5k discussions

Universal Pre-K6yrs6Y

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

4.8k discussions

Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education5yrs5Y

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

37k discussions

School Truancy6yrs6Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

6.2k discussions

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Economic Issues

Free Tax Filing6yrs6Y

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

581 discussions

Farm Subsidies14yrs14Y

Should the government subsidize farmers?

559 discussions

Government Pensions10yrs10Y

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

346 discussions

Property Taxes11yrs11Y

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

906 discussions

Corporate Mega Mergers9yrs9Y

Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?

377 discussions

China Tariffs9yrs9Y

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

2.1k discussions

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Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

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

2.5k discussions

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

13k discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements1yr1Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

1.5k discussions

Diesel Emission Standards1yr1Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

584 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking1yr1Y

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

157 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws1yr1Y

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

146 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

5.6k discussions

Corporate Subsidies7yrs7Y

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

967 discussions

Climate Change11yrs11Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

18.1k discussions

Alternative Energy13yrs13Y

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

2.4k discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

12.7k discussions

Oil Drilling14yrs14Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

3.9k discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

2.1k discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

39.7k discussions

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

1.1k 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?

387 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

462 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Marijuana14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

2.3k discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

824 discussions

Pre-Existing Conditions8yrs8Y

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

2.2k discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

2.9k discussions

Medicaid10yrs10Y

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

17.6k discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

20.6k discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

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?

965 discussions

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

321 discussions

Iran6yrs6Y

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

2k discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

3.5k discussions

India Arms6yrs6Y

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?

1.8k discussions

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

2k discussions

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Criminal Issues

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

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

1.1k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

21.4k discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

9.4k discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

7.3k discussions

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Social Issues

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

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

1.5k discussions

Marital Rape9yrs9Y

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

663 discussions

Niqāb10yrs10Y

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

1.1k discussions

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

1.6k discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

7.7k discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

2.5k discussions

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Electoral Issues

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

Voter Fraud10yrs10Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

18.6k discussions

Foreign Lobbying9yrs9Y

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

512 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

19k discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

1.8k 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?

251 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

534 discussions

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

485 discussions

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

1.4k discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts10mos10MO

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

640 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets1yr1Y

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

307 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Greenland6yrs6Y

Should the United States acquire Greenland?

75 discussions

Social Security10yrs10Y

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

629 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?

581 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

411 discussions

Term Limits12yrs12Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

1.3k discussions

Muslim Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

1k discussions

Show 20 more domestic policy issues

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

32.9k discussions

Space Exploration10yrs10Y

Should the government fund space travel?

4.2k discussions

GMO Labels9yrs9Y

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

5.9k discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

1k discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

17.8k discussions

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

725 discussions

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

322 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

2k discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

21.2k discussions

Military Congressional Approval8yrs8Y

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

39.5k discussions

Mexican Drug Cartels2yrs2Y

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

5.3k discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense1yr1Y

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

263 discussions

Cross-border Payments1yr1Y

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)?

206 discussions

National Identification System1yr1Y

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

242 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications1yr1Y

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

241 discussions

Current Events Issues

Reciprocal Tariffs2mos2MO

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

128 discussions

Baseline Tariffs2mos2MO

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

55 discussions

Pharmaceuticals Tariffs2mos2MO

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

42 discussions

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