Topics and Congress information

Lincoln-Douglas Debate – 2023 November/December Topic

Resolved: The United States ought to prohibit the extraction of fossil fuels from federal public lands and waters.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate – Novice Topic

Resolved: In the United States, national service ought to be mandatory.

Public Forum Debate – 2023 November/December Topic

Resolved: The United States federal government should forgive all federal student loan debt.

Policy Debate – 2023-2024 Topic

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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Congress Scaffolding

December 15 Spring HS

Prelims Docket is 1 -5 order is 5,4,3,2,1

Finals Docket is 6 -10 0rder is 10,9,8,7,6

Semis (If neccessary) 11 - 15 Order is 15,14,13,12,11

December 16 Tomball Memorial

Prelims - 6 - 10 Order 6,7,8,9, 10

Finals - 1 - 5 Order 1,2,3,4 ,5

Extemp Topics:

Friday DX:

Prelims/Round 1: Science and Environment

Semis/Round 2: Political Candidates

Finals: US Economy

Saturday DX:

Prelims/Round 1: U.S. Foreign Policy

Semis/Round 2: Healthcare

Finals: Hypotheticals

Friday FX:

Prelims/Round 1: Asia and Oceana

Semis/Round 2: Latin America

Finals: Democracy Abroad

Saturday FX:

Prelims/Round 1: Africa

Semis/Round 2: International Econ.

Finals: Hypotheticals