Current Topics

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Lincoln-Douglas Debate – 2022 September/October Topic

Resolved: The United States ought to implement a single-payer universal healthcare system.

A total of 512 coaches and 1,442 students voted for the resolution. The winning resolution received 40% of the coach vote and 35% of the student vote.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate – Novice Topic

Resolved: Civil disobedience in a democracy is morally justified.

Establishing a resolution for the first two months of the novice season enables the Association to create educational materials that can be updated and improved year-to-year, and allows educators to have a consistent topic geared toward novices that will enhance and streamline their novice LD curriculum, particularly after the first year of implementation. Coaches are encouraged to check with tournament hosts in their area before exclusively prepping for one topic over another.

Public Forum Debate – 2022 September/October Topic Area: Environmental Infrastructure

Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially increase its investment in high-speed rail.

A total of 513 coaches and 1,556 students voted for the resolution. The winning resolution received 69% of the coach vote and 69% of the student vote.