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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

8>8 Personal answerPro-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?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Equal Pay

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Crime › Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

8>8 Personal answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

8>8 Personal answerYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

the Environment › Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Education › School Reopenings

Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Identity

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Immigration › Muslim Immigrants

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

8>8 Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy › Taxes

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

8>8 Personal answerNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods

Immigration › Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

8>8 Personal answerNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and also add Intersectionality and the 1619 Project to the curriculum

Education › Free College for All

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Government Mandates

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and extend the requirement to private companies as well

Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

8>8 Personal answerNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

8>8 Personal answerLegalize marijuana and other soft drugs

Education › Student Loans

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education

Foreign Policy › Iran

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, 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?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Elections › Foreign Lobbying

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

8>8 Personal answerYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Healthcare › Medicaid

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Social › Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

8>8 Personal answerNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Immigration › Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

8>8 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

8>8 Personal answerNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels

Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only reform to include more seats

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Domestic Policy › Gun Liability

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

8>8 Personal answerFor assault rifles only

the Environment › Alternative Energy

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Immigration › Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

Foreign Policy › NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

8>8 Personal answerRaise

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

8>8 Personal answerWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

8>8 Personal answerYes

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)?

8>8 Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Economy › Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

8>8 Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Healthcare › Obamacare

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

8>8 Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

8>8 Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

8>8 Personal answerNo, but it is currently being overused

Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Elections › Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and switch to a representative democracy (popular vote) system

Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

8>8 Personal answerNo, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

Foreign Policy › United Nations

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

8>8 Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Crime › Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

8>8 Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

8>8 Personal answerRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

8>8 Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

the Economy › Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

8>8 Personal answerNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Education › Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

8>8 Personal answerYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

the Environment › Fracking

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Foreign Policy › Afghanistan

Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

8>8 Personal answerAudit and get rid of wasteful spending.

Foreign Policy › Torture

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

8>8 Personal answerResearch needs to be done into fusion

Immigration › In-State Tuition

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Drones

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

8>8 Personal answerNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Healthcare › VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

8>8 Personal answerMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

8>8 Personal answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Education › School Vouchers

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only for low income families

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but everyone should still wear a mask

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

the Economy › Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

8>8 Personal answerNo, and increase it at a progressive rate

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Education › Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

8>8 Personal answerNo, use a voucher system instead

the Economy › China Tariffs

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

National Security › Military Congressional Approval

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Science › Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only if they are non-profit

Foreign Policy › NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Science › GMO Labels

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

8>8 Personal answerNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Foreign Policy › Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

8>8 Personal answerYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

8>8 Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

8>8 Personal answerYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead

Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?

8>8 Personal answerNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

Foreign Policy › India Arms

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, this will start a global arms race

Foreign Policy › Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Education › School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Foreign Policy › F-35

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

8>8 Personal answerYes

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

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

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

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

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

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

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

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

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

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

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

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

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

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

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

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

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

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

Do you support the death penalty?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

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

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

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

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

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

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

Do you support the Patriot Act?

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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)?

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

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

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

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

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

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