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Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

L>L Personal answerNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

the Economy › Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

L>L Personal answerReform to a flat tax

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

L>L Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Immigration › Citizenship Test

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

L>L Personal answerYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

L>L Personal answerNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Healthcare › Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

L>L Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

L>L Personal answerNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

L>L Personal answerMore

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

L>L Personal answerNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

L>L Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

L>L Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

L>L Personal answerNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

L>L Personal answerYes, but only by court order

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

L>L Personal answerNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

L>L Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

L>L Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

L>L Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

L>L Personal answerYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

L>L Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

L>L Personal answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

L>L Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

L>L Personal answerPro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

L>L Personal answerNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

L>L Personal answerNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

L>L Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Russian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

L>L Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Domestic Policy › 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)?

L>L Personal answerYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

L>L Personal answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

L>L Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

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

L>L Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

L>L Personal answerNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

L>L Personal answerNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

the Economy › Government Spending

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

L>L Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

the Economy › Tariffs

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

L>L Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Healthcare › 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?

L>L Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?

L>L Personal answerYes, it is double taxation

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

L>L Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

L>L Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

L>L Personal answerNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

L>L Personal answerNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Social › Euthanasia

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

L>L Personal answerNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

L>L Personal answerYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

L>L Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

L>L Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

L>L Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

L>L Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

L>L Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

L>L Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

L>L Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

L>L Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

L>L Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

L>L Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

L>L Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

L>L Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

L>L Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

L>L Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

L>L Personal answerRemove taxes on corporations and tax shareholder dividends instead

Social › Niqāb

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

L>L Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Environment › Fracking

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

L>L Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

L>L Personal answerYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

L>L Personal answerNo, not until we decrease our national debt

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

L>L Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

L>L Personal answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

L>L Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

L>L Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Housing › Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

L>L Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

L>L Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

L>L Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

L>L Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

L>L Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

L>L Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Technology › Data Privacy

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

L>L Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

L>L Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

L>L Personal answerNo

National Security › National Identification System

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

L>L Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

L>L Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

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

L>L Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

L>L Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

L>L Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

L>L Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

L>L Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

L>L Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

L>L Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

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

L>L Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

L>L Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

L>L Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

L>L Personal answerNo, and underprivileged citizens deserve the same financial opportunities and services that traditional banks offer the wealthy

Social › Gender Transition

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

L>L Personal answerNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

L>L Personal answerNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

L>L Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

L>L Personal answerYes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

L>L Personal answerNo

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Topics

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

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

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

What is your stance on abortion?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Should Russian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

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)?

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

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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

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

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

Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

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

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

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

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

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