About Adoptoza
A civic engagement experiment that asks you to judge ideas on their merit, not their source.
Our Mission
In today's polarized environment, we often judge ideas not by what they say, but by who says them. A policy proposal from "our" party seems reasonable; the same proposal from the "other" party seems outrageous.
Adoptoza strips away the labels. We present political statements, quotes, and policies in their neutralized form — without party affiliations, speaker names, or context that might trigger partisan responses.
We ask one simple question: Would you adopt this belief?
Only after you vote do we reveal the source. The results often surprise people — and that's the point. When we judge ideas on their merits, we often find common ground where we expected division.
Our Methodology
Source Verification
Every statement in our database comes from a verified, public source. We prioritize primary sources like C-SPAN, Congress.gov, and official government websites. Each statement includes a direct link to its source so you can verify it yourself.
Neutralization Process
Statements are carefully neutralized to remove identifying information. We keep the core meaning intact while removing names, party references, and contextual hints that might reveal the source. Some statements require no changes; others need careful rewording.
Balanced Representation
We strive for balanced representation across the political spectrum. Our database includes statements from Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and historical figures. We don't editorialize or select statements to favor any viewpoint.
Vote Integrity
Each user can only vote once per statement. We use authentication to prevent duplicate voting while keeping your individual votes private. Aggregate statistics are public, but we never reveal how specific users voted.
What We Are Not
We are not a political quiz. We don't assign you to a party or tell you what you "should" believe.
We are not fact-checkers. We verify that statements were actually made, but we don't judge their accuracy. Some statements are marked with context notes when relevant.
We are not trying to change your mind. We simply want to create space for reflection. What you do with that reflection is entirely up to you.
Types of Statements
Quotes
Direct statements from political figures, speeches, and interviews.
Policies
Policy positions and proposals from party platforms or legislation.
Historical
Statements from historical figures that remain relevant today.
Actions
Descriptions of political actions or votes, neutrally stated.
Ready to start?
Judge ideas on their merit. You might surprise yourself.
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