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Participatory Democracy

Involving citizens directly in decision-making processes leads to a more equitable and responsive government.

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Participatory Democracy policies on social issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

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?

PD>PD  ChatGPTNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

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Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice