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Abortion

Abortion should remain legal and accessible in all stages of pregnancy.

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AI-Generated Art

AI-generated art expands creative access and should be embraced as a legitimate artistic tool.

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AI in Hiring

Companies should use AI-powered tools to make hiring decisions.

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Algorithmic Bias

Algorithmic bias can produce unfair outcomes and must be deliberately addressed in systems that affect people’s lives.

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Animal Testing in Science

Animal testing is vital for developing lifesaving medical treatments.

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Assisted Suicide

Terminally ill patients should have the legal right to choose assisted suicide under strict safeguards.

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Attention Economy

The modern attention economy exploits human psychology in ways that warrant stronger ethical and regulatory limits.

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Biometric Data Ownership

Individuals should have primary ownership and control over their biometric data.

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Cancel Culture

Cancel culture is a necessary form of accountability.

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College Degree Value

A college degree is no longer a reliably good investment for many students.

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Content Moderation

Large online platforms should actively moderate content to reduce harm and protect users.

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Corporate Political Donations

Corporations should be barred from funding U.S. elections beyond strict, transparent limits.

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Corporate Wellness Programs

Corporate wellness programs deliver meaningful benefits and should be expanded by employers.

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Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency should not be adopted as mainstream money.

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Data Privacy vs Security

Data privacy protections should not be sacrificed in the name of security.

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Death Penalty

The death penalty should remain legal for the worst murders.

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Deepfake Technology

Deepfake technology poses a serious threat to public trust and should be tightly restricted.

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Digital Currency Replacing Cash

Governments should phase out physical cash and transition fully to digital currency.

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Drug Decriminalization

Drug decriminalization is a dangerous experiment that risks increasing addiction and overdose.

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Education Standardization

Education should be standardized enough to guarantee every student access to a serious, high-quality curriculum.

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Emotional Support Animals

Emotional support animal policies are too easily abused to function as effective mental health accommodations.

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Environmental Offsetting

Environmental offsetting allows companies to avoid making the real changes needed to reduce emissions.

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Facial Recognition in Public

Cities should ban real-time facial recognition in publicly accessible spaces.

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Fitness Culture

Fitness culture encourages healthier lifestyles and helps people take control of their physical well-being.

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Food Addiction

Highly processed foods can drive addictive eating behaviors.

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Free Speech

Free speech should be protected, even when it's controversial or offensive.

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Genetic Editing in Humans

Tightly regulated human gene editing — including, eventually, heritable (germline) edits — should be allowed.

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Gig Economy Classification

Gig workers should be classified as employees and receive full labor protections.

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GMO Foods

Genetically modified foods are safe and should be embraced.

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Gun Control

The U.S. should protect broad Second Amendment rights and focus on enforcing existing laws rather than adding new gun controls.

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Healthcare: Universal vs. Private

The U.S. should adopt universal, publicly financed health coverage that guarantees care for all.

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Human Enhancement

Human enhancement technologies should be used to expand human capabilities beyond natural limits.

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Immigration Policy

The U.S. should significantly expand legal immigration while providing a path to citizenship for undocumented residents without serious criminal records.

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Intellectual Property Limits

Strong intellectual property protections are essential for encouraging innovation and rewarding creativity.

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Internet Access as a Right

Governments should guarantee affordable, high-speed internet access as a basic right for all residents.

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Mandatory Vaccination

Governments should require vaccination for certain diseases when necessary to protect public health.

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Mental Health Medicalization

Expanding mental health diagnoses improves access to treatment and support for people who need it.

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Military Draft

The government should reinstate the military draft in times of national emergency.

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Nuclear Energy

Countries should significantly expand nuclear power to meet climate and energy-security goals.

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Open Borders

National borders should be open to all people, regardless of origin.

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Parental Consent in Healthcare

Parents should be involved in major healthcare decisions affecting their children.

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Planned Obsolescence

Planned obsolescence prioritizes profit over durability and leads to unnecessary waste.

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Religious Symbols in Public Spaces

Religious symbols should be allowed in public institutions.

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Remote Work Future

Remote work improves flexibility and allows many people to be more productive.

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Reparations for Historical Injustices

Governments should not implement reparations for historical injustices.

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School Surveillance

Schools should use surveillance (cameras, software) to monitor student behavior.

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School Choice Vouchers

Governments should provide school vouchers that allow parents to choose between public and private education.

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Social Media Bans

Social media companies should be allowed to ban users for spreading misinformation.

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Space Colonization

Humanity should prioritize establishing permanent colonies beyond Earth.

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Space Exploration Funding

Governments should limit funding for space exploration in favor of addressing urgent needs on Earth.

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Surveillance Capitalism

Data-driven business models are essential for innovation and the functioning of modern digital services.

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Truth in Advertising

Truth in advertising is essential to protect consumers from misleading claims.

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Universal Basic Income

The government should provide a basic income to every citizen, regardless of employment.

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Workplace Romance

Consensual workplace relationships should be allowed as long as they do not create clear conflicts of interest.

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Workweek Reduction

Countries should move toward a four-day (32-hour) standard workweek with no pay cut.

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