Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Howie Hawkins voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, there is not enough evidence to support widespread fraud |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, we need to do everything we can to protect the immunocompromised population |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Ballot Propositions › Missouri Abortion & Gender Ban
Should Missouri ban abortion and gender transition for minors?
Governance › Presidential Criminal Immunity
Should former Presidents be granted absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts taken while in office?
Party’s support baseNo, no one is above the law, and granting king-like immunity is a direct pathway to authoritarianism |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
ChatGPTYes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback |
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › AI Doctors
Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, errors would blur responsibility between hospitals and tech companies |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Immigration › Birthright Citizenship
Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, anyone born on our soil is a citizen, regardless of parental status. |
Technology › Ban Political Deepfakes
Should it be illegal to use AI-generated deepfakes in political campaign advertisements?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, deepfakes are a direct threat to democracy and voters have a right to the truth |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, cut all support and aid |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Personal answerNo clear stance given on mandatory vaccination of children, supportive of properly tested vaccines in general |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Education › Abolish Department of Education
Should the U.S. Department of Education be abolished?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, federal oversight is necessary to protect civil rights and ensure equality |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › Universal Free School Meals
Should the federal government provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students regardless of income?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Social › DEI vs Merit Based Hiring
Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and we should implement an open border policy |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Personal answerNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseRaise |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Technology › Taxing AI and Robots
Should the government tax companies that replace human workers with artificial intelligence or robots?
Party’s support baseYes, a "robot tax" is essential to fund a Universal Basic Income (UBI) for workers permanently displaced by AI |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners currently residing in the United States have the right to vote?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Ballot Propositions › Oklahoma $15 Minimum Wage
Should Oklahoma raise the minimum wage to $15?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › School Book Bans
Should public schools be allowed to remove books from libraries if parents find them inappropriate?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, "protecting children" is often a smokescreen for censoring marginalized voices and erasing history. |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for necessary, non-elective procedures?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Howie Hawkins voterbasePalestine |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
the Economy › Tipped Minimum Wage
Should employers be required to pay servers the full minimum wage regardless of how much they make in tips?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Social › First Amendment
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Crime › Lethal Police Robots
Should local police departments be allowed to deploy remote-controlled robots equipped with lethal weapons?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, machines using lethal force crosses a moral line and militarizes police |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Ballot Propositions › Nevada Abortion Rights
Should Nevada protect abortion before fetal viability?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Ballot Propositions › Arkansas Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment
Should Arkansas mandate that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections?
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but funding should come from states instead of the federal government |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Party’s support baseYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
National Security › Civil Asset Forfeiture
Should the government be allowed to seize private property without a criminal conviction?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the state must secure a criminal conviction before seizing any property. |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and increase the amount |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseIncrease |
Domestic Policy › Universal Childcare
Should the federal government guarantee subsidized universal childcare for all working families?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, childcare is essential infrastructure and public funding is needed to keep parents in the workforce |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Public statementsYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Crime › Civil Asset Forfeiture
Should law enforcement be allowed to permanently seize cash and property from suspects without a criminal conviction?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Immigration › Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Border Emergency Declaration
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Crime › Civil Asset Forfeiture
Should law enforcement be allowed to seize cash and property from suspects without a criminal conviction?
Ballot Propositions › Alamaba Deny Bail for Gun Crimes or Attempted Murder
Should Alabama judges be allowed to deny bail for certain gun crimes or attempted murders?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Ballot Propositions › South Dakota Citizen Voting Rule
Should South Dakota mandate that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Lift Social Security Cap
Should high earners pay Social Security taxes on all their income?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Ballot Propositions › Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum
Should Massachusetts uphold a new gun law regulating assault weapons and expanding ERPOs?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
ChatGPTYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Banning Toxic Food Additives
Should the U.S. ban food ingredients and dyes that are currently prohibited in Europe?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Nevada Voter ID Law
Should Nevada require photo ID or ID number to vote?
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Healthcare › Private Equity Hospital Ban
Should private equity firms be banned from owning hospitals and healthcare practices?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Elections › Automatic Voter Registration
Should the government automatically register every eligible citizen to vote?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, remove bureaucratic barriers so every eligible voice counts |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
ChatGPTNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Crime › Police DNA Database Access
Should police be allowed to search commercial genealogy databases to solve crimes without a warrant?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this Fourth Amendment violation turns innocent citizens into non-consenting genetic informants against their own families |
Technology › Ban Social Media for Minors
Should the government legally ban children under 16 from using social media platforms?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, regulate tech companies to build safer algorithms instead of exiling teens from the digital public square |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Technology › Ban Online Anonymity
Should the government require users to verify their real identity with a government ID to use social media platforms?
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Ballot Propositions › Kansas Citizen Voting Rule
Should Kansas mandate that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and making voting compulsory |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
National Security › Ban Foreign Farmland Ownership
Should the government ban foreign entities from purchasing U.S. agricultural land?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and the government should seize any farmland currently owned by foreign entities |
Technology › AI Training Data Compensation
Should AI companies be required to pay creators for using their work to train models?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Housing › Squatter's Rights
Should police be allowed to immediately remove squatters from a residence without a court order?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this empowers abusive landlords to wrongfully evict legitimate tenants without proof |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Ballot Propositions › Tennessee Bail Restrictions
Should Tennessee remove the right to bail for certain crimes?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
National Security › Drafting Women
Should 18-year-old women be required to register for the military draft?
Ballot Propositions › North Carolina Voter ID Expansion
Should North Carolina require photo ID for all voters?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, fund awareness and labels about the dangers of these products instead |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Taxing Religious Institutions
Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only tax their commercial assets and investments, not tithes or donations |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
the Economy › Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government has no right to monitor private transactions |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should provide reparations to Black Americans as well |
Ballot Propositions › Arizona Grocery Tax Limit
Should Arizona cap grocery taxes at 2% and require voter approval to raise them?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada
Should Canada become part of the United States?
Ballot Propositions › Arkansas Gun Rights Expansion
Should Arkansas expand gun rights to include ammo and accessories?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Social › Taxing Religious Institutions
Should the government require churches and other religious institutions to pay taxes?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, revoke the tax-exempt status of any religious group that preaches politics |
Social › Reparations for Slavery
Should the federal government pay reparations to descendants of enslaved people?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Social › End No-Fault Divorce
Should the government ban no-fault divorce?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, requiring proof of fault traps spouses in abusive marriages and increases legal conflict. |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
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)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Mandatory E-Verify
Should the federal government mandate that all employers use E-Verify to check the immigration status of new hires?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
Technology › Right to be Forgotten
Should the government grant citizens the legal right to force search engines to delete their past personal information?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the EU already proved this works to protect citizens from permanent reputational damage over minor past mistakes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Housing › Abolishing Federal Income Tax
Should the federal government abolish the income tax and replace it with a national sales tax?
the Economy › Shrinkflation
Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Governance › Firing the "Deep State"
Should the President be allowed to easily fire non-political federal civil servants?
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy |
Foreign Policy › Defending Taiwan
Should the U.S. military defend Taiwan if it is invaded by China?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, risking nuclear war with China is not worth the cost |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › University Endowment Tax
Should the government tax large university endowments to offset the cost of student debt relief?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, wealthy schools like Harvard sit on tax-free billions while students drown in debt |
Domestic Policy › Abolish the TSA
Should the United States abolish the TSA and return airport security to private companies?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, a unified federal agency is our best defense against terrorism because profit-driven private security exposes aviation to catastrophic risks |
Healthcare › Legalizing Psychedelics
Should the government legalize psychedelics, such as magic mushrooms and MDMA, for therapeutic use?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, adults have the right to decide what they put in their bodies. |
the Economy › Cashless Business Ban
Should businesses be required to accept physical cash?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, refusing cash discriminates against the poor and unbanked |
Ballot Propositions › Idaho Legislature Controls Drugs
Should only the Idaho Legislature be able to legalize marijuana or other drugs?
Healthcare › Medicare Coverage for Weight Loss Drugs
Should the federal government require Medicare to cover the cost of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, access to life-changing medicine shouldn't depend on wealth and Medicare must modernize to cover effective treatments |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
Ballot Propositions › Wyoming Home Tax Exemption
Should Wyoming exempt half of a primary home’s value from property taxes?
Ballot Propositions › Louisiana Teacher Retirement Funds
Should Louisiana redirect certain education funds to teacher pensions?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Education › Ban Legacy Admissions
Should universities be prohibited from giving preference to applicants whose parents are alumni?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, admissions must be based strictly on merit rather than family wealth or lineage |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Environment › Ban Factory Farming
Should the federal government ban factory farming to protect animal welfare and the environment?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we must immediately outlaw all CAFOs to end animal cruelty and transition to a plant-based food system. |
Governance › Senate Filibuster
Should the U.S. Senate abolish the filibuster to allow a simple majority to pass laws?
Party’s support baseNo, it is a necessary check against the tyranny of the majority |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
Healthcare › National Sugar Tax
Should the federal government impose a national tax on sugary drinks and snacks to combat the obesity epidemic?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and the tax revenue must be exclusively used to subsidize fresh produce for low-income families |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Infrastructure › Nationalizing the Electric Grid
Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?
Party’s support baseYes, a unified federal grid is the prerequisite to efficiently distributing renewable energy across the country. |
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the U.S. does not need to expand its global footprint at this time |
Infrastructure › Banning Highway Expansions
Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?
Healthcare › Ban Pharma TV Ads
Should the government ban pharmaceutical companies from advertising prescription drugs directly to consumers?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, these manipulative ads artificially inflate healthcare costs by convincing patients to demand expensive brand-name drugs they don't actually need |
Ballot Propositions › Idaho English As Official Language
Should Idaho make English the state’s official language?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Technology › Right to Repair
Should the government require companies to provide the parts and manuals needed for customers to fix their own products?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Missouri District Approval Rule
Should Missouri amendments need majorities in each district to pass?
Ballot Propositions › Indiana Judge Residency Rule
Should Indiana require local judges to live in or near their county?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Puerto Rico Statehood
Should Puerto Rico be admitted as the 51st U.S. state?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if a binding referendum shows a clear supermajority support it. |
Housing › Ban Rent-Setting Algorithms
Should landlords be banned from using software to coordinate rent prices?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, this software creates a digital cartel that illegally fixes prices. |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
the Economy › Banning Non-Compete Agreements
Should the government ban employers from forcing employees to sign non-compete agreements?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, workers should be free to switch jobs or start businesses at any time |
Ballot Propositions › Tennessee Ban State Property Tax
Should Tennessee ban state-level property taxes?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Ballot Propositions › Tennessee Marsy’s Law
Should Tennessee expand victims’ rights in its constitution?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Governance › Uncap the House of Representatives
Should the United States uncap the House of Representatives and add more seats to better reflect population growth?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, unless the transaction is considered income |
Ballot Propositions › Louisiana Judicial Retirement Age
Should Louisiana raise judge retirement age to 75?
Social › Decriminalize Sex Work
Should the government decriminalize consensual sex work?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, consenting adults have the right to do what they want with their bodies |
the Economy › Employee Corporate Board Seats
Should large corporations be required to allocate a percentage of their board of directors seats to employee-elected representatives?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the German co-determination model proves this reduces wealth inequality and prevents mass layoffs without hurting profits |
Ballot Propositions › Kansas Supreme Court Elections Amendment
Should Kansas switch to electing Supreme Court justices instead of appointing them?
Ballot Propositions › Arkansas Econ Dev Districts
Should Arkansas allow publicly funded economic-development districts?
Social › Legalize Polyamorous Marriage
Should the government legally recognize multi-partner polyamorous marriages?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the government has no business dictating the private relationships of consenting adults |
Ballot Propositions › Arizona No Mileage Tax
Should Arizona ban taxes based on miles driven?
Ballot Propositions › Louisiana Property Tax Limit Increase
Should Louisiana raise income limit for property-tax relief to $150 k?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Environment › EV Incentives and Funding
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Ranked Choice Voting
Should the federal government mandate Ranked Choice Voting for all congressional elections?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Nebraska Legislative Term Limits
Should Nebraska allow lawmakers three terms instead of two?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Elections › Election Day Holiday
Should federal election day be a national holiday?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, eliminate work barriers that prevent citizens from voting |
the Economy › Right to Disconnect
Should employers be banned from contacting employees outside of working hours?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, answering emails off the clock is wage theft. |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Ballot Propositions › Alaska Campaign Donation Limits
Should Alaska set new limits on donations to state and local campaigns?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › New Mexico Governor Veto Limits
Should New Mexico end pocket vetoes and require explanations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Housing › ADU Regulation
Should homeowners be allowed to build small backyard cottages (ADUs) without a government permit?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, it’s a fast way to ease the housing crisis for seniors and renters |
Ballot Propositions › South Dakota Unclaimed Property Fund
Should South Dakota create an unclaimed property trust fund?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Missouri Elected Assessor
Should Missouri Jackson County’s assessor be elected?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Healthcare › Legalize Organ Sales
Should individuals be allowed to legally sell their non-vital organs for medical transplants?
Ballot Propositions › Louisiana Business Inventory Property Tax Exemption Amendment
Should Louisiana allow parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Ballot Propositions › North Dakota Legislative Term Limits
Should North Dakota limit lawmakers to four four-year terms?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Elections › Legalize Election Betting
Should it be legal for people to bet money on the outcomes of political elections?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, turning democracy into a casino incentivizes corruption |
Ballot Propositions › California Public Campaign Funding
Should California allow public funding for political candidates?
Ballot Propositions › Utah Amendment Publication Rule
Should Utah require constitutional amendments be published 60 days before a vote?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Utah 60% Tax Initiative Rule
Should Utah require 60% approval for tax-raising ballot measures?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Ballot Propositions › North Dakota 60% Vote Amendments
Should North Dakota amendments need 60% voter approval to pass?
Ballot Propositions › Hawaii Judicial Review Time
Should Hawaii give the Senate 60 days to approve judicial appointments?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › South Dakota Medicaid Funding Limit
Should South Dakota keep Medicaid expansion only if feds pay 90%?
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
the Economy › 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?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Foreign Policy › Gulf of America
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Federal Water Rationing
Should the federal government impose mandatory water cuts on states to save the Colorado River?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, voluntary negotiations failed and the river system is collapsing |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
National Security › UFO Declassification
Should the government release all classified records regarding UFOs and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Florida Farm Tax Exemption
Should Florida exempt farm and agritourism equipment from property taxes?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and ban the use of crytocurrencies |
the Environment › Deep Sea Mining Authorization
Should the federal government authorize deep-sea mining in US territorial waters to harvest minerals for green technology?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, deep-sea mining is an ecological gamble that could permanently devastate ancient underwater ecosystems before we even understand them |
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Repatriation of Artifacts
Should museums be required to return cultural artifacts to their countries of origin?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, returning stolen heritage is a moral imperative to decolonize history. |
Ballot Propositions › North Dakota Single-Subject Rule
Should each North Dakota constitutional amendment address only one topic?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should the United States renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, not until we are incapable of paying our current obligations |
Domestic Policy › Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Should the government stop the biannual clock change and make Daylight Saving Time permanent?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, stop the switching; it causes sleep deprivation, car crashes, and heart attacks. |
Ballot Propositions › Utah Public Union Ban
Should Utah uphold the ban on public-sector union bargaining?
the Economy › Occupational Licensing Reform
Should the government remove professional licensing requirements for low-risk jobs like hair braiding or floral arranging?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, licensing laws disproportionately block minorities and low-income workers from entering the workforce |
Domestic Policy › DC Statehood
Should Washington D.C. become the 51st US state?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Alabama DA Pay Protection
Should Alabama prohibit reducing a district attorney’s pay during their term?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Economy › Postal Banking
Should the U.S. Postal Service offer basic banking services to the public?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, provide a safe alternative for unbanked Americans currently exploited by predatory payday lenders |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, but the government should create an official digital currency |
Ballot Propositions › Missouri Parks Tax Renewal
Should Missouri renew its 0.1% parks and soil tax for 10 years?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Environment › Gas Stoves
Should the government ban the sale of new gas stoves?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, they increase risk of childhood asthma and climate change |
Ballot Propositions › California Supermajority Fairness Rule
Should ballot measures that require supermajority votes in the future also have to earn the same supermajority to pass now?
Ballot Propositions › Michigan Constitutional Convention Question
Should Michigan call a state constitutional convention?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Florida Rainy-Day Fund Limit
Should Florida raise its rainy-day reserve cap from 10% to 25% of revenue?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Georgia Farm Acre Increase
Should Georgia double the acreage limit for conservation-tax farmland?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › California Recall Reform
Should California remove the replacement election in recalls?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Ballot Propositions › Maryland Judicial Vacancy Fills
Should Maryland allow temporary appointments to fill judicial commission vacancies?
the Environment › LNG Export Licenses
Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, but only if the sales price is high enough to justify it as an investment |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo |
