Big {Political} Data

University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should Russia reclaim Ukraine?

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Military Spending

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

Should Russia continue its special military operation in Ukraine?

Mandatory Military Service

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

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?

Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Criminal Politicians

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

Campaign Finance

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

Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Social Media Regulation

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

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)?

Government Surveillance

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

Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Term Limits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citizenship Test

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

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

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?

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Domestic Jobs

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

Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Welfare

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

Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Bonus Cap

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

Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Government Spending

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

Economic Stimulus

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

Offshore Banking

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

Decentralised 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?

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?

Should Russia transition to a four-day workweek?

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?

Euthanasia

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

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

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

Transgender Athletes

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

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?

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Gender Workplace Diversity

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

Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Prison Overcrowding

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

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

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

Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Defunding the Police

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

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?

Corporate Subsidies

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

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

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?

Healthcare Privatisation

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

Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation 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 regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

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

Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

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

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

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

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

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

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

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

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 increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

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