OurUSAVoice

State of the Nation

The Report

Updated June 8, 2026

136
questions
13
categories
386
total votes

My Fellow Americans,

These results represent real, anonymous votes from Americans on OurUSAVoice across 13 categories. No spin, no agenda — just the voice of the people. Each percentage reflects how our community voted on each question, updated in real time as new votes come in.

Government

55 questions · 149 total responses

Do you support or oppose releasing all remaining unredacted federal investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein?

7 respondents

Should government employees (congress, president, etc.), be allowed to make stock trades or leak data that would help others before announcing major policy decisions that affect the stock market?

6 respondents

Which of the following issues is most important in influencing your vote? (Select up to three)

6 respondents

Do you support requiring government-issued photo ID to vote in federal elections?

5 respondents

Do you think the United States is headed in the right direction or on the wrong track?

5 respondents

Gerrymandering: Do you believe that voting districts should be designed to enable an equal representation of race?

4 respondents

How much trust do you have in State Election Officials?

4 respondents

How much trust do you have in the Media?

4 respondents

How much trust do you have in the Courts?

4 respondents

How much trust do you have in the President?

4 respondents

The U.S. Supreme Court significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it harder to challenge discriminatory redistricting, jeopardizing minority representation. What do you think?

3 respondents

Should the US government renew Section 702 of FISA, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreign targets?

3 respondents

Should the Voting Rights Act require states to create congressional districts where minority groups can elect their preferred candidates?

3 respondents

How much civilian oversight should the Secretary of Defense have over individual military branch secretaries like the Navy Secretary?

3 respondents

Should states be allowed to redraw congressional district maps in the middle of a decade, outside the normal post-census process?

3 respondents

Should public officials like the FBI Director be able to sue news outlets for defamation over reporting on their conduct in office?

3 respondents

How should Congress handle sexual misconduct allegations against its own members?

3 respondents

Should Congress be able to expel members found guilty of ethics violations, or should resignation remain a sufficient consequence?

3 respondents

Who should control congressional redistricting in your state?

3 respondents

How should the US government respond to rising measles cases amid debate over vaccine policy?

3 respondents

What are the most important characteristics of a political candidate in the United States?

3 respondents

Should religious leaders like the Pope speak out on US foreign policy decisions such as military action?

3 respondents

How much trust do you have in the Department of Justice?

3 respondents

How much trust do you have in Congress?

3 respondents

Do you believe the Department of Justice operates independently from political influence?

3 respondents

Do you support expanding access to mail-in voting in federal elections?

3 respondents

Should the federal government set uniform national standards for federal elections, or should states retain primary control?

3 respondents

Should Congress place additional limits on a president's ability to issue pardons?

3 respondents

In general, do you believe sentences for January 6 defendants have been too harsh, too lenient, or about right?

3 respondents

Do you support or oppose granting pardons or sentence reductions to individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021 Capitol events?

3 respondents

Should the names of individuals referenced in Epstein-related documents be made public if they have not been charged with a crime?

3 respondents

Should the federal government regulate how social media companies moderate political speech?

3 respondents

Do you believe the next generation will have better, worse, or similar living standards compared to today?

3 respondents

How would you rate the federal government's handling of the economy?

3 respondents

How much do you trust the federal government to act in the best interests of people like you?

3 respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way the current President is handling their job?

3 respondents

Balanced News Coverage: The Fairness Doctrine (1949-1987), should we bring it back? The closest the U.S. ever came to legally requiring balanced news coverage was the Fairness Doctrine (FCC in 1949)

2 respondents

Should the president be required to get congressional approval to continue military operations beyond 60 days?

2 respondents

How should national party leaders approach recruiting candidates for key Senate races?

2 respondents

Should a sitting president back primary challengers against members of their own party in Congress?

1 respondents

After an election loss, how should a political party handle internal review reports about what went wrong?

1 respondents

Should governors be able to commute sentences for election-related crimes, or should those convictions be treated differently?

1 respondents

Should the federal government build a 250-foot arch monument in Washington, D.C.?

1 respondents

Should officials under congressional investigation be prohibited from making large political donations to members of the investigating body?

1 respondents

Should members of Congress from the same party as the president oppose his agenda when they disagree with it?

1 respondents

Citizens United: Should campaign finance be restricted so companies, unions and wealthy individuals cannot influence our political process?

1 respondents

Should the United States Congress have Term Limits?

1 respondents

Should senators face primary challenges for votes that go against their party's leadership?

1 respondents

Should states be allowed to redraw congressional district maps in the middle of a decade, outside the normal post-census cycle?

1 respondents

Should the US president have broad authority to impose tariffs without Congressional approval?

1 respondents

Should the federal government be able to access voter registration data from all 50 states?

1 respondents

Should the US government revoke passports of parents who owe more than $2,500 in unpaid child support?

1 respondents

When drawing congressional district maps, how should states balance racial representation with other redistricting criteria?

1 respondents

How should cities evaluate their emergency preparedness and disaster response leadership before major elections?

1 respondents

Should the Voting Rights Act require states to create majority-minority districts to ensure minority representation in Congress?

1 respondents

Healthcare

21 questions · 75 total responses

Should abortion be legal in all cases, most cases, only in limited cases, or illegal in all cases?

6 respondents

Do you support or oppose government actions aimed at reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods (such as labeling requirements, school meal standards, or public health campaigns)?

5 respondents

How concerned are you about the potential long-term health effects associated with frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (e.g., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease)?

5 respondents

Based on what you know, how would you describe the overall health impact of regularly consuming ultra-processed foods?

5 respondents

How likely are you to receive recommended vaccines for adult diseases (such as influenza, COVID-19, shingles, or pneumonia) when advised by a healthcare professional?

5 respondents

Do you support or oppose a government-run healthcare system (often called "Medicare for All")?

5 respondents

How much do you trust the safety and effectiveness of vaccines recommended for children in the United States?

4 respondents

How much do you trust the scientific and medical research behind vaccines recommended for adults in the United States?

4 respondents

Should minors be allowed access to gender-affirming medical treatments with parental consent?

4 respondents

Should public funds be allowed to support organizations that provide abortion services?

4 respondents

Should abortion laws be set at the federal level or determined by individual states?

4 respondents

How confident are you that you could afford necessary medical care if you needed it?

4 respondents

Should the federal government cut funding to the Department of Health and Human Services, or maintain/increase it?

3 respondents

Should the federal government expand research and clinical trials for psychedelic substances like psilocybin and ibogaine as potential medical treatments?

3 respondents

Should the federal government have greater authority to regulate prescription drug prices?

3 respondents

Should private health insurance continue to play a major role in the U.S. healthcare system?

3 respondents

Should employers be required to cover birth control in health insurance plans, even if they have religious objections?

3 respondents

Should states be allowed to require Medicaid recipients to work or volunteer in order to keep their health coverage?

2 respondents

Should the federal government withhold Medicaid funding from states it believes are not doing enough to fight fraud?

1 respondents

Should the federal government restrict access to mifepristone (the abortion pill), or should access remain as it currently is?

1 respondents

Should the federal government regulate access to abortion pills, or should that be left to individual states?

1 respondents

Financial

22 questions · 65 total responses

Select the expenses that are placing the most strain on your household (Select top 5 expenses)

5 respondents

How independent should the Federal Reserve be from the President when setting interest rates?

4 respondents

Should the federal government provide subsidies or incentives to encourage companies to manufacture goods in the United States?

4 respondents

Do you expect your financial situation to improve, worsen, or stay about the same over the next year?

4 respondents

Should the US government provide financial bailouts to struggling airlines like Spirit Airlines?

3 respondents

Do you believe higher import taxes increase prices for American consumers?

3 respondents

Are you concerned that higher tariffs could lead to trade retaliation from other countries?

3 respondents

Do you support increasing tariffs (import taxes) on foreign goods to protect U.S. industries?

3 respondents

The corporate tax rate for a C Corp is 21%. However, some companies pay zero taxes every year due to loopholes. Should these loop holes be closed so every company pays taxes?

3 respondents

Should taxes on households earning over $400,000 per year be increased, decreased, or kept the same? (they already paying 35%-37% of their income for taxes)

3 respondents

Do you believe homeownership is realistically attainable for you (or for younger adults today)?

3 respondents

Approximately what percentage of your monthly income goes toward housing?

3 respondents

Have current interest rates made it harder for you to buy a home, vehicle, or finance major purchases?

3 respondents

How much has inflation affected your household's financial stability over the past year?

3 respondents

How would you rate the availability of good jobs in your area?

3 respondents

Are your wages or income keeping up with the cost of living?

3 respondents

How secure do you feel in your current job or primary source of income?

3 respondents

Compared to one year ago, is your personal financial situation better, worse, or about the same?

3 respondents

No Pensions-Retirement Problem: In the 1980's, under R. Regan (Revenue Act), companies were allowed to cancel pensions (liability), and shift to 401K/stock market for employees (no guarantee)

2 respondents

Is housing in your area affordable for people like you?

2 respondents

Should the federal government back crypto currencies (often times used for crime), making tax payers liable or should that industry support itself

1 respondents

Should Congress pass a comprehensive federal framework to regulate the crypto industry?

1 respondents

Immigration

7 questions · 22 total responses

Overall, do you believe immigration has a positive, negative, or neutral impact on the country?

4 respondents

Should states have greater authority to enforce federal immigration laws independently?

3 respondents

Should the federal government use emergency or national security authorities to address illegal immigration?

3 respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducts enforcement operations?

3 respondents

Should undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S. be offered a pathway to citizenship?

3 respondents

Should the federal government increase funding for physical border barriers and enforcement?

3 respondents

How concerned are you about border security?

3 respondents

Legal & Courts

8 questions · 17 total responses

Should race be considered when drawing congressional districts to ensure minority representation?

3 respondents

Should the Justice Department be allowed to review and reverse prosecutorial decisions made by the previous administration?

3 respondents

Should police need a warrant to access your smartphone's location and tracking data?

3 respondents

Should the Justice Department be allowed to lower hiring standards to rebuild its workforce after staff departures?

3 respondents

Should the federal government prosecute public figures for social media posts that may be interpreted as threatening, even if the intent is disputed?

2 respondents

Should the federal government create a fund to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted by government agencies?

1 respondents

Should the United States Supreme Court have term limits?

1 respondents

Should the federal government be allowed to seize and retain local election ballots and voting materials as part of a federal investigation?

1 respondents

Domestic Crime and Policing

4 questions · 14 total responses

Do you support requiring background checks for all gun sales, including private and gun show sales?

4 respondents

Do you feel safe in your community?

4 respondents

Do you believe states should make it easier or harder for individuals to carry concealed firearms?

3 respondents

Do you support or oppose banning the sale of assault-style weapons?

3 respondents

Foreign Policy

7 questions · 14 total responses

Should Congress require the president to get approval before continuing military operations against Iran beyond 60 days?

3 respondents

What should the U.S. do about Iran's activity in the Strait of Hormuz?

3 respondents

How should the US approach nuclear negotiations with Iran?

3 respondents

How should the US handle its relationship with China regarding Taiwan?

2 respondents

Should the US pursue criminal cases against foreign officials accused of corruption, even when it complicates diplomatic relations?

1 respondents

Should the US use arms sales to Taiwan as a bargaining chip in negotiations with China?

1 respondents

Should the US go forward with a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, even if it strains relations with China?

1 respondents

Defense

5 questions · 14 total responses

Should the United States maintain current defense commitments to NATO allies?

3 respondents

Do you support efforts by the United States to increase its strategic control or ownership interests in Greenland?

3 respondents

Should a president be required to obtain Congressional approval before initiating significant military action abroad?

3 respondents

Do you support stronger U.S. actions, including sanctions or military measures, to influence political outcomes in Venezuela?

3 respondents

Black veterans were denied home and business loans from the GI Bill after WW2 due to racism. Should America right this wrong?

2 respondents

Education

2 questions · 6 total responses

Should states determine how race, gender identity, and U.S. history are taught in public schools or should the federal government?

3 respondents

Do you support federal student loan forgiveness programs?

3 respondents

Environment

1 question · 5 total responses

How much confidence do you have in U.S. regulatory agencies to ensure pesticides are safe for public health when approved for use?

5 respondents

Transportation & Infrastructure

2 questions · 3 total responses

Should the US government provide financial bailouts to failing airlines to prevent shutdowns and protect travelers?

2 respondents

Should the federal government provide financial relief to struggling low-cost airlines to prevent collapse?

1 respondents

Agriculture & Food

1 question · 1 total responses

Should the US government restrict foreign countries, including China, from purchasing American farmland near military sites?

1 respondents

Energy

1 question · 1 total responses

Should the federal gas tax be temporarily suspended to help lower gas prices for consumers?

1 respondents

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