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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.71.4k votes4 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.61.3k votes1 discussion

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 31.3k votes1 discussion

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6118 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 1.3131 votes1 discussion

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1102 votes1 discussion

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.51.4k votes2 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.91.3k votes2 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.41.4k votes1 discussion

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.8115 votes

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Least important 1.6102 votes1 discussion

Net Neutrality11yrs11Y

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)?

Least important 1.2107 votes

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.9287 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 3.81.4k votes1 discussion

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.61.2k votes1 discussion

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.21.2k votes

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 1.8188 votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.5168 votes

Social Issues

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 51.4k votes1 discussion

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 4.11.4k votes3 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 41.3k votes3 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 3.2169 votes1 discussion

Hate Speech4yrs4Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Less important 2108 votes1 discussion

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Least important 1.7104 votes1 discussion

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.81.4k votes4 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.91.3k votes1 discussion

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.71.3k votes2 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.2156 votes4 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Least important 1.6130 votes5 discussions

Tariffs7yrs7Y

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Least important 1.4102 votes3 discussions

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Least important 1.2160 votes1 discussion

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.1103 votes2 discussions

Criminal Issues

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.41.4k votes5 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.7485 votes1 discussion

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.61k votes

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.51.4k votes

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.1109 votes1 discussion

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 3.11.4k votes1 discussion

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.81.3k 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 2.2134 votes3 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 2126 votes1 discussion

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.5316 votes1 discussion

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Most important 4.21.4k votes1 discussion

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 3.41.3k votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.31.4k votes4 discussions

Electoral Issues

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 31.4k votes4 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.61.4k votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.31.4k 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?

Least important 1.8325 votes4 discussions

Immigration Issues

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.7561 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 1.51.3k votes

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.2176 votes2 discussions