Here are some of the contentious topics that are prominent in politics in North America and Europe in recent years. Soon we will add a page for each one which will explain Wellism’s approach to these issues.
Social Issues
- LGBTQ+ rights
- Drug legalization
- Affirmative action and DEI: Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Social justice
- Cancel culture
- Political correctness
- Hate speech
- Education curriculum debates
- Antisemitism
- Islamophobia
- Banning religious dress and religious symbols in public spaces in Europe (e.g. France (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_law_on_secularity_and_conspicuous_religious_symbols_in_schools) and Switzerland).
Law, Rights, and Governance
- Gun control
- Censorship
- Political corruption
- Government efficiency to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse
- Judicial independence
- Eelection integrity
- Surveillance and privacy laws
- Member state autonomy in the European Union
- Regional Independence Movements, e.g. in Catalonia, Scotland, Flanders
Economic Issues
- Unemployment
- Minimum wage
- Income inequality
- Universal basic income
- Taxation policy
- Welfare and social safety nets
- Pension reform and retirement age
- Affordable housing
- Gentrification
Immigration and Refugees
- Immigration
- Policies regarding refugees and asylum seekers
- Border security and enforcement
- Pathways to citizenship
- Integration and multiculturalism
Health
- Universal healthcare
- Vaccination policy, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as lockdown policies
- Mental health awareness and funding
- Abortion
- Opioid crisis and addiction treatment
Media, Technology, and Information
- Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news – on the internet and in the media
- Online echo chambers
- Political polarization
- Rise of political extremism
- Information privacy and surveillance
- Social media regulation