Debate Topics / Congress Info

DEBATE TOPICS + CONGRESS INFORMATION

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We will be utilizing the current topics as sanctioned by the National Speech & Debate Association. For congressional debate we will be utilizing the TFA Spring 2024 Docket. Specific legislation has been updated.

Policy Debate - Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase fiscal redistribution in the United States by adopting a federal jobs guarantee, expanding Social Security, and/or providing a basic income.

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Lincoln Douglas - Resolved: The United States ought to substantially reduce its military presence in the West Asia-North Africa region.

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Public Forum - Resolved: The United States federal government should ban single-use plastics.

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Congress Docket - Prelims = Items 1-5; Finals = Items 6-10 - Legislation Linked Here

World Schools Prepared Motions -

* Round 1 - This House supports a salary cap for professional sports teams.

* Round 2 - (FLIP SIDES) This House supports a salary cap for professional sports teams.

* Round 3 - This House believes that NATO has done more harm than good.

* Quarters- This House prefers investment in public transportation infrastructure over investment in automobile infrastructure.

*Semis - This House would implement a compulsory national service system.