Here are your answers compared to this voter’s answers.
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
9>9 Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Social › Gay Marriage
9>9 Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
9>9 Personal answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only basic common-sense measures instead of arbitrary blanket bans. Require universal background checks, psychological testing, and a brief training course in safety, mandate that loaded guns be safely stored away from the reach of children in the home or car, regulate certain attachments or ammunition that militarize common guns, and ban the mentally ill and convicted criminals from acquiring guns after due process. Also focus on illegal guns and increase penalties for gun-related crimes |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
9>9 Personal answerYes, and there should be clear consequences put in place for tampering with the device’s footage |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
9>9 Personal answerYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
9>9 Personal answerNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gun Buyback
9>9 Personal answerNo, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead |
Social › Gender Transition
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical and scientifically proven treatments like hormone therapy or puberty blockers and with a parent or guardian’s approval. |
Social › Gender Identity
9>9 Personal answerYes, though the concept of "gender identity" should be better researched and defined to determine what’s valid and what isn’t. |
Healthcare › Mental Health
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
9>9 Personal answerNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Social › Transgender Athletes
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they meet basic biological requirements like hormone levels to ensure fairness. Creating separate teams for trans and intersex athletes should also be explored |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
9>9 Personal answerYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
9>9 Personal answerAbsolutely, make it a living wage based on regional standards and adjust it annually for inflation |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
9>9 Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
the Environment › Climate Change
9>9 Personal answerYes, provided those regulations are aimed towards cracking down on large corporate polluters rather than inflicting hardship on the average citizen |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
9>9 Personal answerYes, there should be a set period of paid sick days per year and any company failing to meet that standard should be penalized |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
9>9 Personal answerYes, though there should be reasonable limitations similar to alcohol restrictions. Drug use should be treated as a health issue instead of a criminal issue provided no violence is involved. |
the Economy › Taxes
9>9 Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Elections › Mental competency testing
9>9 Personal answerYes, but make sure that the term "mental competency" is clearly defined to prevent abuse. |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
9>9 Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
9>9 Personal answerNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
9>9 Personal answerIt depends on the definition and approach. Kids should be taught the realities of history on an age-appropriate level, but the focus should be on encouraging racial cooperation and understanding rather than being led to believe that skin color makes them inherently disadvantaged or privileged. |
Immigration › Immigration
9>9 Personal answerYes, if they were born here |
Education › Free College for All
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Education › Student Loans
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Social › Death Penalty
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for the most horrific crimes with absolutely undeniable evidence and if they’re deemed too dangerous to themselves and others or likely to escape a life sentence in prison |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
9>9 Personal answerIf they’re illegal immigrants, they should be deported immediately. If they’re legal immigrants, they should be subject to U.S law. |
Healthcare › Marijuana
9>9 Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Social › Hate Speech
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Social › Government Mandates
9>9 Personal answerYes, it should be offered free for both genders at all pharmacies and clinics |
Social › Confederate Flag
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only at historical or commemorative sites like a federally-owned museum or cemetery for Confederate soldiers |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
9>9 Personal answerYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
9>9 Personal answerYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
Social › Women in Combat
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass certain physical tests to ensure they can keep up with their male counterparts. |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
9>9 Personal answerNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Healthcare › Medicaid
9>9 Personal answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
9>9 Personal answerYes, though the terms "misinformation" and "fake news" should be clearly defined to prevent the government from simply censoring whatever it disagrees with |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
9>9 Personal answerYes, it should be required and proof should be shown on file for usage of any public service except emergency services. Also hold parents criminally liable for knowingly transferring deadly diseases to other children. |
Immigration › Border Security
9>9 Personal answerNo, just enforce the current border policy |
Crime › Private Prisons
9>9 Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
9>9 Personal answerNot required since members should be the most qualified regardless of gender, but it should be encouraged and any board that’s entirely devoid of female representation should be investigated for a possible gender bias |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
9>9 Personal answerNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
9>9 Personal answerYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
9>9 Personal answerNo, we should address the root problem of illegal immigration and focus on reforming the broken system. Then sanctuary cities wouldn’t exist in the first place |
Elections › Campaign Finance
9>9 Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
9>9 Personal answerYes, but allow certain state-based, government-approved private clinics to carry out elective treatments and procedures to reduce costs and improve efficiency |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they’re also paying taxes and can prove their active employment |
Elections › Voter Fraud
9>9 Personal answerYes, but the government should provide one to every citizen free of charge on their 18th birthday. The government should also automatically register citizens to vote on their 18th birthday |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
9>9 Personal answerNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
9>9 Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Social › Safe Spaces
9>9 Personal answerAbsolutely for trigger warnings. Safe spaces should be limited to a nurse or guidance counselor’s office for students suffering mental health episodes or in clear physical danger or distress |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
9>9 Personal answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
9>9 Personal answerYes, but accommodate people who can prove that they react adversely to the vaccine |
the Economy › Government Spending
9>9 Personal answerNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
9>9 Personal answerLower it to 16 for minors, but only with a parent or guardian’s approval |
Foreign Policy › Israel
9>9 Personal answerYes, but condition military aid on Israeli respect for human rights |
Foreign Policy › NATO
9>9 Personal answerYes, but we should demand that all members pay their fair share on defense |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
9>9 Personal answerYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
9>9 Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Immigration › Border Wall
9>9 Personal answerYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
9>9 Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Social › First Amendment
9>9 Personal answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
9>9 Personal answerNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
9>9 Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
9>9 Personal answerNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Crime › Defunding the Police
9>9 Personal answerYes, to an extent. Redirect funding for high-dollar military equipment towards better training and educational programs for police departments and towards community-based responders who can either handle non-violent calls alone or escort responding officers |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
9>9 Personal answerYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
9>9 Personal answerI sympathize with the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire on both sides, but politically, the governments on both sides are deeply flawed. Both need to be altered before real peace can become an option |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
9>9 Personal answerIncrease for the economy’s sake, but penalize companies that abuse this program to reduce wages and provide more programs to prepare our own citizens to compete for these jobs. |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
9>9 Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for violent drug users or dealers |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if such havens prioritize rehabilitation and treatment for addiction instead of further encouraging drug use |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
9>9 Personal answerYes, but it should prioritize academic/service/athletic achievements or personal history more than simply skin color. |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
9>9 Personal answerYes, but institute it gradually over a set period to avoid mass disruption. Start with a state-based pilot program like Alaska’s. It should eventually replace our current welfare system |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
9>9 Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
the Economy › Welfare
9>9 Personal answerNeither, reform the system to ensure it supplements instead of replaces a working income and direct benefits towards those most in need who are making concerted efforts to get off welfare |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
9>9 Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
the Economy › Labor Unions
9>9 Personal answerHelp, but limit the powers of unions with a history of avoiding accountability for misconduct like police unions |
Elections › Campaign Finance
9>9 Personal answerNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
9>9 Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
9>9 Personal answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
9>9 Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
9>9 Personal answerYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they’re confirmed to be seeking legal citizenship and have lived and attended school in their chosen state for a set period |
Education › Common Core
9>9 Personal answerNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
9>9 Personal answerNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
9>9 Personal answerYes, though we should demand that the UN better adhere to universal values instead of continually empowering bad actors like Iran and China |
Healthcare › Obamacare
9>9 Personal answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Elections › Lobbyists
9>9 Personal answerYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
9>9 Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
the Environment › Fracking
9>9 Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
9>9 Personal answerYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for public and never private projects, if landowners are fairly compensated, if the local environment isn’t compromised, and if any other unoccupied land isn’t available |
Elections › Electoral College
9>9 Personal answerYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Elections › Mail in ballots
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
9>9 Personal answerDecrease only by eliminating wasteful spending. Maintain full funding for military readiness and advancement and keep paying our troops the amount they deserve |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
9>9 Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
the Environment › Animal Testing
9>9 Personal answerYes, but never for cosmetics and only if the animals suffer zero distress or discomfort |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
9>9 Personal answerNot ban, but they should be kept somewhere safe and humane with all basic necessities provided until their asylum claims are processed |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they are also convicted of violent crimes or their trafficked drugs led to preventable deaths |
Foreign Policy › Torture
9>9 Personal answerNo, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as the crime wasn't a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime and any lesser crime than this was only committed more 10 years prior to being voted in government |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
9>9 Personal answerIncrease only for countries with clear humanitarian needs. Deny or at least decrease aid for countries that frequently violate human rights or harbor/support terrorism |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
9>9 Personal answerLess. Assimilate the VA into a broader single-payer system so veterans are fully covered like everyone else |
Education › School Vouchers
9>9 Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Science › GMO Labels
9>9 Personal answerYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
Foreign Policy › Drones
9>9 Personal answerAbsolutely to gather intelligence, but reserve assassinations for confirmed terrorists who have or will attack our nation or that of an ally |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
9>9 Personal answerYes, but require that they attend some form of frequent rehabilitation for re-integrating into society such as anger management courses, community service, addiction treatment, and skills training etc. Also place them on a parole-like check-in system to monitor their progress |
Education › Universal Pre-K
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school |
Transportation › Public Transportation
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they aren’t disruptive or provocative towards anyone. Also create more social and jobs programs to help the homeless get back on their feet and acquire basic necessities |
Education › Charter Schools
9>9 Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
9>9 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime |
the Economy › Estate Tax
9>9 Personal answerNo, it should mirror a progressive rate based on the wealth of the inheritor and the deceased |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
9>9 Personal answerNo, phase these products out over a set transition period instead to avoid individual hardship. Also boost consumer incentives to recycle these products and increase tax incentives for companies making biodegradable products |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only in emergencies where quick action is needed. Such authorization shouldn’t last beyond 30 days without congressional approval |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
9>9 Personal answerNot constitutional rights since they aren’t citizens, but basic human rights and international law still apply |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
9>9 Personal answerNo, but it should be renegotiated to be sure that all participants contribute equally |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
9>9 Personal answerNot broken up necessarily, but more stringent anti-monopoly laws should be applied and enforced |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
9>9 Personal answerNo, only if the advice was proven to harm the patient. Require doctors to disclose that their advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus however. |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
Science › Space Exploration
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
9>9 Personal answerYes, but we should still exert more pressure on NATO members to pay their fair share |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
9>9 Personal answerNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
9>9 Personal answerNot ban, but it should be firmly regulated. All ads of that nature should be clearly labeled as political in nature, and their source should be clearly identified and removed if the ad is clear misinformation. |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
9>9 Personal answerNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
9>9 Personal answerYes, but condition such aid on Indian respect for human rights |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
9>9 Personal answerNo, but investigate the CIA and NSA directors as well |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
9>9 Personal answerYes, but regulate any money exchanged from trade and tourism to ensure it isn’t put towards the Cuban government’s repressive practices |
Education › University Debt Accountability
9>9 Personal answerNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
9>9 Personal answerNo, it should be an internationally-run city with equal access for both Israelis and Palestinians |
Education › School Truancy
9>9 Personal answerTo an extent, yes; minor-aged students shouldn’t be jailed for it, but the parents absolutely should. This should be considered on an individual level, and the focus should be on the family dynamics that may be leading to truancy |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
9>9 Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Foreign Policy › F-35
9>9 Personal answerNo, but we should still find ways to slash production costs |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
9>9 Personal answerYes, but for low-income buyers only |
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if security requires it |
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You side slightly towards “security”, meaning you more often believe the government should do everything within its power to ensure the security of its citizens. This theme is most important to you.
You are a centrist on left wing and right wing issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on authoritarian and libertarian issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on democratic socialism and capitalism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “nationalism”, meaning you more often support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on politically incorrect and politically correct issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on unilateralism and multilateralism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “religious”, meaning you more often support policies that reflect religious values and principles. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “protectionism”, meaning you believe globalization is detrimental to the safety, compensation, environment, and standard of living of workers. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “deregulation”, meaning you more often believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on assimilation and multiculturalism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on pacifism and militarism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on traditional and progressive issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on isolationism and imperialism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on individualism and collectivism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “decentralization”, meaning you more often believe that administrative power and decision making should be handled at the local level and serve the best interests of the local community. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on tender and tough issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on small government and big government issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on keynesian and laissez-faire issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on anthropocentrism and environmentalism issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on meritocracy and democracy issues. This theme is only less important to you.
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