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Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Most important 4.71.5k votes2 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?

Most important 4.51.5k votes

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.7959 votes2 discussions

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

More important 3.5320 votes1 discussion

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 3.1162 votes

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Less important 2.5163 votes

Net Neutrality11yrs11Y

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)?

Least important 1.8165 votes

Electoral Issues

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.11.3k votes

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.51.2k votes

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

More important 3.41.2k votes

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 3.2318 votes

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.1187 votes

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8437 votes

Social Issues

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Most important 4.91.4k votes

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.71.4k votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.21.5k votes

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Less important 2.4176 votes

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Less important 2.3103 votes

Animal Rights9yrs9Y

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

Less important 2.2117 votes

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.1121 votes

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

More important 3.81.5k votes1 discussion

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.71.4k votes

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.71.4k votes

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

More important 3.4129 votes

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.2125 votes

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.1114 votes1 discussion

Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Most important 4.71.5k votes

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?

More important 3.81.4k votes

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.6665 votes1 discussion

Contraception7yrs7Y

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

Somewhat important 2.8182 votes

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Somewhat important 2.7439 votes

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2322 votes

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2102 votes

Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?

Most important 4.31.5k votes1 discussion

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.71.4k votes1 discussion

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 2.8732 votes

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 1.8126 votes

Saudi Arabia and Iran2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.6240 votes

Environmental Issues

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

More important 41.4k votes

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.91k votes1 discussion

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.51.3k votes

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 2.8284 votes1 discussion

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8275 votes

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.7107 votes

EV Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

Least important 1.7142 votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.7115 votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

More important 4.21.5k votes

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Most important 51.4k votes

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.51.4k votes

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3143 votes

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.31.3k votes

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.21.4k votes

Tariffs7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.41.3k votes1 discussion

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.5219 votes1 discussion

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.21.3k votes1 discussion

Immigration Issues

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.4k votes

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7696 votes

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

Less important 2.51.3k votes

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.9214 votes

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2844 votes

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.4129 votes

National Security Issues

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3140 votes

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Less important 2103 votes

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.6120 votes

Technological Issues

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.7160 votes

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.6155 votes