Top Political Issues

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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

Most important 4.547.6k votes4 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.345.4k votes1 discussion

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.13.1k votes1 discussion

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

More important 41.8k votes3 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

More important 3.446.6k votes1 discussion

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Somewhat important 3.33.8k votes1 discussion

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Domestic Policy Issues

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

More important 4.246.1k votes2 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

More important 4.12.8k votes

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 447.5k votes2 discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

More important 3.92.6k votes1 discussion

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.947.7k votes1 discussion

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Brazilian flag?

Somewhat important 2.83k votes1 discussion

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Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.84.9k votes1 discussion

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.647.7k votes3 discussions

Hate Speech4yrs4Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Most important 4.43.6k votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.447.2k votes1 discussion

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 4.145.6k votes3 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.94.9k votes1 discussion

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Economic Issues

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.62.5k votes1 discussion

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.547.7k votes4 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Most important 4.23.4k votes5 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.145.7k votes1 discussion

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

More important 4.143.4k votes2 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

More important 3.93.9k votes4 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

More important 3.82.9k votes1 discussion

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

More important 3.712k votes1 discussion

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.647.4k votes5 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.43.1k votes1 discussion

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.438.4k votes

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 3.147.7k votes

Criminal Justice Use of AI6mos6MO

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Less important 2.4155 votes

Restorative Justice Programs6mos6MO

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Less important 2149 votes

National Security Issues

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

More important 3.41.5k votes

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.41.9k votes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.72.2k votes

Cross-border Payments6mos6MO

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)?

Less important 2.41.9k votes

Foreign Policy Issues

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

More important 3.53k votes1 discussion

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.447.6k votes1 discussion

North Korea Military Strikes9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.33.1k votes3 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.246k votes3 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 3.216.1k votes1 discussion

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should Brazil provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Somewhat important 2.81.2k votes1 discussion

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

More important 410.4k votes1 discussion

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.47.1k votes

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 3.347.6k votes1 discussion

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.93.6k votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Somewhat important 2.835.6k votes1 discussion

Food Waste6mos6MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Somewhat important 2.8162 votes

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.82.1k votes

Green Spaces6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2642 votes

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3461 votes

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.923.5k votes4 discussions

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6846 votes

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.4636 votes

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.31.7k votes

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.21.8k votes

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.82.3k votes

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.61.3k votes

Self Hosted Digital Wallets6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.51.2k votes

Artwork Investment Contracts3mos3MO

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 1.4838 votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 447.7k votes1 discussion

High Speed Rail6mos6MO

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

More important 3.81.6k votes

Fuel Efficiency Requirements6mos6MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.4668 votes

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2498 votes

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.2484 votes

Congestion Pricing6mos6MO

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Less important 2.11.1k votes

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Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 3.444k votes1 discussion

Electoral Issues

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.8k votes

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.147.3k votes4 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 346.4k votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.747.8k votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

More important 42.8k votes

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.447.4k votes4 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.52.4k votes

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2723 votes

Immigration Issues

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.727.7k votes1 discussion

High Risk Immigrant Ban1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7591 votes1 discussion

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.347k votes

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

Should immigrants to Brazil be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Less important 2.38.5k votes2 discussions