Here are your answers compared to this voter’s answers.
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
DS>DS Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
DS>DS Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
Social › Gay Marriage
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
the Economy › Equal Pay
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
DS>DS Personal answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
DS>DS Personal answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Marital Rape
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
DS>DS Personal answerNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gun Buyback
DS>DS Personal answerNo, increase mental health and background checks instead |
Social › Gender Transition
DS>DS Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Social › Gender Identity
DS>DS Personal answerNo, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care |
Healthcare › Mental Health
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
DS>DS Personal answerYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Social › Transgender Athletes
DS>DS Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
DS>DS 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
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Climate Change
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
DS>DS Personal answerYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
DS>DS Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
DS>DS Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Foreign Policy › Iran
DS>DS Personal answerNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
the Economy › Taxes
DS>DS Personal answerReform to a flat tax |
Elections › Mental competency testing
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and it should be at least two years of service |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
DS>DS Personal answerNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
DS>DS Personal answerNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
DS>DS Personal answerNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Immigration › Immigration
DS>DS Personal answerNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
Education › Student Loans
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Social › Death Penalty
DS>DS Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
DS>DS Personal answerNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
Healthcare › Marijuana
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Education › Free College for All
DS>DS Personal answerNo, but provide lower interest rates for student loans |
Social › Hate Speech
DS>DS Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Social › Confederate Flag
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and ban any public display of the flag |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
DS>DS Personal answerYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
DS>DS Personal answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Social › Government Mandates
DS>DS Personal answerYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
DS>DS Personal answerYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Social › Women in Combat
DS>DS Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Healthcare › Medicaid
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
DS>DS Personal answerYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
DS>DS Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
Crime › Private Prisons
DS>DS Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Immigration › Border Security
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
DS>DS Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
DS>DS Personal answerYes, if they pay taxes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
DS>DS Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
Elections › Campaign Finance
DS>DS Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
DS>DS Personal answerNo, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but with very strict environmental regulations |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
DS>DS Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Social › Safe Spaces
DS>DS Personal answerNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Elections › Voter Fraud
DS>DS Personal answerYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
the Economy › Government Spending
DS>DS Personal answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Foreign Policy › Israel
DS>DS Personal answerNo, we should be less involved |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
DS>DS Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Foreign Policy › NATO
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Social › First Amendment
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Immigration › Border Wall
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
DS>DS Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
DS>DS Personal answerNo, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
DS>DS Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
DS>DS Personal answerBoth equally |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Crime › Defunding the Police
DS>DS Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Social › Niqāb
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
DS>DS Personal answerDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
Social › Euthanasia
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
DS>DS Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
DS>DS Personal answerRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
DS>DS Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
the Economy › Welfare
DS>DS Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
DS>DS Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations |
the Economy › Labor Unions
DS>DS Personal answerHelp |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
DS>DS Personal answerNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
DS>DS Personal answerYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
Elections › Campaign Finance
DS>DS Personal answerNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
DS>DS Personal answerYes, as long as they pay taxes |
Education › Common Core
DS>DS Personal answerYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and increase the amount |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
DS>DS Personal answerNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
Healthcare › Obamacare
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
the Environment › Fracking
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but increase oversight |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Elections › Lobbyists
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price |
Elections › Mail in ballots
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and making voting compulsory |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
DS>DS Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
Elections › Electoral College
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Social › Student Diversity Training
DS>DS Personal answerNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics |
Science › Nuclear Energy
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and nationalize the industry |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
DS>DS Personal answerYes, as long as they are given a fair trial |
Foreign Policy › Torture
DS>DS Personal answerNo, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
DS>DS Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
DS>DS Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
DS>DS Personal answerLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
DS>DS Personal answerNo, North Korea is not an immediate threat to our country |
Education › School Vouchers
DS>DS Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Foreign Policy › Drones
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
Science › GMO Labels
DS>DS Personal answerYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
DS>DS Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Education › Universal Pre-K
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only if it is a private company |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
DS>DS Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
the Economy › Estate Tax
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Education › Charter Schools
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
DS>DS Personal answerNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
DS>DS Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
DS>DS Personal answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
DS>DS Personal answerNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient |
Foreign Policy › NATO
DS>DS Personal answerNo, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
DS>DS Personal answerNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Science › Space Exploration
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › China Tariffs
DS>DS Personal answerYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
the Economy › Gas Tax
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
DS>DS Personal answerYes, and we should do more to stop China from collecting data on our citizens |
the Economy › NAFTA
DS>DS Personal answerNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
DS>DS Personal answerYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
DS>DS Personal answerNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
DS>DS Personal answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
Education › University Debt Accountability
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but only if they are for profit universities |
the Economy › Tariffs
DS>DS Personal answerYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Property Taxes
DS>DS Personal answerNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
Education › School Truancy
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Pension Reform
DS>DS Personal answerNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
DS>DS Personal answerYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
the Economy › Government Pensions
DS>DS Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
DS>DS Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
DS>DS Personal answerNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Economy › State Ownership
DS>DS Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
DS>DS Personal answerNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
Foreign Policy › F-35
DS>DS Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
DS>DS Personal answerYes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores |
the Economy › Gig Workers
DS>DS Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
DS>DS Personal answerNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
DS>DS Personal answerNo, the current fleet is sufficient |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
DS>DS Personal answerYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |
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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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