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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.74.1k votes4 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.64k votes1 discussion

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3255 votes1 discussion

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 34k 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?

Least important 1.7302 votes1 discussion

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.6189 votes2 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1.6216 votes1 discussion

Social Issues

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.74.1k votes1 discussion

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.44.1k votes3 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 3.8378 votes1 discussion

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.84k votes3 discussions

Hate Speech4yrs4Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Somewhat important 2.7226 votes1 discussion

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.3372 votes1 discussion

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.9627 votes1 discussion

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.44.1k votes1 discussion

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.53.5k votes1 discussion

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.3434 votes

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.13.8k votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 1.8277 votes

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 2.94.1k votes1 discussion

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.93.9k votes3 discussions

North Korea Military Strikes9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.4236 votes3 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 2.2223 votes1 discussion

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 1.9794 votes1 discussion

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.34.1k votes2 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.74k votes2 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3.34.1k votes1 discussion

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Less important 2.3189 votes1 discussion

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2205 votes

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Least important 1.7198 votes

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Criminal Issues

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 34.1k votes5 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes1 discussion

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.73k votes

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.34.1k votes

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.5205 votes1 discussion

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.4178 votes1 discussion

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 54.1k votes4 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.54k votes1 discussion

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.43.9k votes2 discussions

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3169 votes1 discussion

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 2.9303 votes4 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Somewhat important 2.8263 votes5 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 4.24.1k votes1 discussion

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

More important 3.43.9k votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.84.1k votes4 discussions

Electoral Issues

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74.1k votes4 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.64.1k votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.24.1k votes1 discussion

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 2.31.1k votes4 discussions

Immigration Issues

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.11.8k 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?

Least important 1.84k votes

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.3401 votes2 discussions