Death penalty
The death penalty should be abolished for all federal and state crimes in the United States.
Informed aggregate Toward yes
Knowledge-weighted public opinion
Current informed opinion
Public positions on consequential questions, weighted by demonstrated knowledge of the relevant facts.
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Global warming
Human activities—especially burning fossil fuels and deforestation—have been the main cause of the rise in global average temperature since 1950.
Informed aggregate Toward yes
Minimum wage
The standard US federal minimum wage for non-tipped adult workers should be increased to $15 per hour.
Informed aggregate No weighted result
Assisted dying
Adults in England and Wales who have mental capacity and are reasonably expected to die within six months should be legally permitted to obtain medical assistance to end their lives, subject to approval by two independent doctors and an independent review panel.
Informed aggregate Toward yes
Wealth tax
The UK should impose an annual tax of 1% on each UK-resident individual's worldwide net wealth above £10 million, including property, pensions, financial assets and private-business interests, after deducting debts.
Informed aggregate No weighted result
European human-rights convention
The United Kingdom should withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights.
Informed aggregate No weighted result
Nuclear power
The UK should build new nuclear power stations to replace nuclear generating capacity as existing stations retire.
Informed aggregate No weighted result
Gun control
The United States should require a background check before every firearm sale, including sales by private individuals.
Informed aggregate No weighted result
Grey Belt housing
When an English local authority cannot otherwise meet its assessed housing need, national planning policy should require it to permit housing development on suitable 'grey belt' land, with at least 50% of the homes designated as affordable housing.
Informed aggregate No weighted result
Gaza war
The military and security gains achieved by Israel's campaign in Gaza from 7 October 2023 to the ceasefire beginning 10 October 2025 justified the resulting harm to Palestinian civilians.
Informed aggregate No weighted result
The Earth is flat
The Earth is flat.
Informed aggregate No weighted result
Voting reform
Elections to the UK House of Commons should use proportional representation instead of first past the post.
Informed aggregate No weighted result