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Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

7>7 Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

7>7 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

7>7 Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

7>7 Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

7>7 Personal answerDecrease

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?

7>7 Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

7>7 Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

7>7 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

7>7 Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

7>7 Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

7>7 Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

7>7 Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

7>7 Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

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?

7>7 Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy › Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

7>7 Personal answerYes

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)?

7>7 Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

7>7 Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

7>7 Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

the Economy › Tariffs

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

7>7 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

7>7 Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

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?

7>7 Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

7>7 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy › Government Spending

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

7>7 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

7>7 Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

7>7 Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

7>7 Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

7>7 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

7>7 Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Social › Euthanasia

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

7>7 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

7>7 Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

7>7 Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

7>7 Personal answerNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

7>7 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

7>7 Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

7>7 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

7>7 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

7>7 Personal answerYes

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?

7>7 Personal answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

7>7 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

7>7 Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Social › Niqāb

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

7>7 Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

the Environment › Fracking

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

7>7 Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

7>7 Personal answerYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

7>7 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

7>7 Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

7>7 Personal answerHelp

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

7>7 Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

7>7 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

7>7 Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

7>7 Personal answerNo, and abolish the police

the Economy › State Ownership

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

7>7 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

7>7 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

7>7 Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Economy › Welfare

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

7>7 Personal answerFewer

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

7>7 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Social › Gender Transition

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

7>7 Personal answerNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

7>7 Personal answerYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

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?

What is your stance on abortion?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

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

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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 police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

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

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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