Debate Topics

The Lincoln Douglas Debate topic is the Nov/Dec 2026 NSDA LD resolution:

Resolved: De-extinction is unethical.

The Public Forum Debate topic is the Nov/Dec 2026 NSDA PF resolution:

Resolved: European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization should ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

The Policy Debate topic is the 2026-2027 NSDA CX resolution:

Resolved: The United States federal government should establish national health insurance in the United States.

The World School Debate topics are as follows:

Friday (Clements WSD) Rounds 2 &3 (swap sides). - This House believes that environmentally sensitive regions should prioritize preservation over ecotourism.

Friday (Clements WSD) Finals - This House believes that open-source development should be prioritized over proprietary innovation.

Saturday (Progressive WSD) Rounds 2 & 3 (swap sides) - This House, as the United Nations, would abolish permanent membership on the Security Council.

Saturday (Progressive WSD) Round 4 - This House believes that open-source development should be prioritized over proprietary innovation.

Saturday (Progressive WSD) Finals - This House would require social media platforms and search engines to pay news publishers for the content they share.