Big {Political} Data

University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

Citizenship Test

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

Skilled Immigrants

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

Dual Citizenship

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

Social Media Regulation

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

Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Net Neutrality

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)?

Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the State Duma?

Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Government Surveillance

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

Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

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

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

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

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

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Should Russia continue its special military operation in Ukraine?

Military Spending

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

Mandatory Military Service

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

Should Russia reclaim Ukraine?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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

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

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

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

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

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Prison Overcrowding

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

Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Defunding the Police

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

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

Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Gender Workplace Diversity

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

Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Campaign Finance

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

Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Welfare

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

Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Government Spending

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

Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

Corporate Tax

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Healthcare Privatization

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

Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Safe Haven

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

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

Mental Health

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

COVID Employment Health Pass

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

Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

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

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

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

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

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

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

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

Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

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

Fracking

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

Animal Testing

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

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

Corporate Subsidies

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

Environmental Regulation

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

Genetically Modified Foods

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

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

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

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?