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Social Issues

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 51.6k votes10 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.91.6k votes8 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.81.5k votes4 discussions

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Somewhat important 2.6261 votes1 discussion

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Less important 2.1256 votes11 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.1260 votes3 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.61.7k votes13 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.41.6k votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.11.6k votes7 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 1.9189 votes1 discussion

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.6194 votes2 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Least important 1.4183 votes1 discussion

Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.51.6k votes40 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.51.6k votes16 discussions

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Least important 1.7140 votes1 discussion

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.4999 votes4 discussions

Ukraine and Nato3yrs3Y

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Least important 1.4110 votes1 discussion

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.11.6k votes6 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

Less important 2.51.6k votes6 discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of the Knesset?

Less important 2.3176 votes2 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2140 votes3 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 21.5k votes7 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Less important 1.8125 votes

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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.51.6k votes4 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.2123 votes1 discussion

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.21.6k votes8 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1.7167 votes2 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

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

Least important 1.61.5k votes4 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1172 votes2 discussions

Environmental Issues

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 31.6k votes5 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7346 votes1 discussion

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.4146 votes3 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.4190 votes6 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.41.4k votes2 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.21.3k votes3 discussions

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.4696 votes3 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 1.9298 votes1 discussion

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Least important 1.8718 votes4 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.71.6k votes12 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.71k votes2 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.7843 votes14 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes4 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.8143 votes1 discussion

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.6593 votes

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.4604 votes4 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Israeli language?

Least important 1.4737 votes9 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should Israel raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 2.91.6k votes8 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Less important 2.1159 votes2 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 21.4k votes9 discussions

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Less important 2922 votes6 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Least important 1.7605 votes3 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

Least important 1.4228 votes2 discussions

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Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 31.7k votes11 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 31.6k votes5 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.21.6k votes

Genetic Engineering9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.8125 votes1 discussion

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.81.5k votes4 discussions

High Speed Rail9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.1114 votes

Advanced Automotive Technology9mos9MO

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Least important 1.1103 votes3 discussions

National Security Issues

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.5135 votes1 discussion

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.41.1k votes8 discussions