Current Topics
Policy Debate -- 2026-2027 Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should establish national health insurance in the United States.
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NOVICE Lincoln-Douglas Topic for MA ONLY (Definitely Through October)
Resolved: In a democracy, voting ought to be compulsory.
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate – Possible 2026-2027 Topics
September/October 2026
Resolved: Outer space colonization is a moral imperative. <<-Actual Topic
Resolved: Keeping wild animals in zoos is immoral.
November/December 2026
Resolved: De-extinction is unethical. <<-Actual Topic
Resolved: The United States ought to vest ecosystems with legal rights.
January/February 2027
Resolved: The use of artificial intelligence for offensive military operations is immoral.
Resolved: The United States ought to substantially increase subsidies for renewable energy.
March/April 2027
Resolved: The United States ought to provide a universal basic income.
Resolved: In a democracy, a candidate for public office’s right to privacy ought to be valued above the public’s right to know.
Nationals 2027
Resolved: The intergenerational accumulation of wealth is unjust.
Resolved: Justice requires the repatriation of cultural artifacts to their countries of origin.
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Public Forum Debate – Possible 2026-2027 Topics
September/October 2026
Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction. <<-- Actual Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should enact an emissions trading system.
November/December 2026
Resolved: European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization should ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. <<-- Actual Topic
Resolved: The Republic of Korea should pursue an independent nuclear deterrent.
January 2027
Resolved: The United States federal government should classify gig workers as employees.
Resolved: In the United States, the benefits of big box retailers outweigh the harms.
February 2027
Resolved: The benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area outweigh the harms.
Resolved: In Africa, peacekeeping missions led by the United Nations are preferable to those led by regional organizations.
March 2027
Resolved: In the United States, Congressional district boundaries should be drawn by independent redistricting commissions.
Resolved: In the United States, voting should be compulsory in federal elections.
April 2027
Resolved: The Federative Republic of Brazil should prioritize its environmental protection over its economic development.
Resolved: Latin American countries should prioritize Chinese investment over American investment.
NCFL Nats Topic Released in Late April
NSDA Nats Topic Released on 5/1
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Big Questions
Resolved: Technological progress has surpassed humanity’s ability to use it ethically.
Policy Debate -- 2026-2027 Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should establish national health insurance in the United States.
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NOVICE Lincoln-Douglas Topic for MA ONLY (Definitely Through October)
Resolved: In a democracy, voting ought to be compulsory.
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate – Possible 2026-2027 Topics
September/October 2026
Resolved: Outer space colonization is a moral imperative. <<-Actual Topic
Resolved: Keeping wild animals in zoos is immoral.
November/December 2026
Resolved: De-extinction is unethical. <<-Actual Topic
Resolved: The United States ought to vest ecosystems with legal rights.
January/February 2027
Resolved: The use of artificial intelligence for offensive military operations is immoral.
Resolved: The United States ought to substantially increase subsidies for renewable energy.
March/April 2027
Resolved: The United States ought to provide a universal basic income.
Resolved: In a democracy, a candidate for public office’s right to privacy ought to be valued above the public’s right to know.
Nationals 2027
Resolved: The intergenerational accumulation of wealth is unjust.
Resolved: Justice requires the repatriation of cultural artifacts to their countries of origin.
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Public Forum Debate – Possible 2026-2027 Topics
September/October 2026
Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction. <<-- Actual Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should enact an emissions trading system.
November/December 2026
Resolved: European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization should ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. <<-- Actual Topic
Resolved: The Republic of Korea should pursue an independent nuclear deterrent.
January 2027
Resolved: The United States federal government should classify gig workers as employees.
Resolved: In the United States, the benefits of big box retailers outweigh the harms.
February 2027
Resolved: The benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area outweigh the harms.
Resolved: In Africa, peacekeeping missions led by the United Nations are preferable to those led by regional organizations.
March 2027
Resolved: In the United States, Congressional district boundaries should be drawn by independent redistricting commissions.
Resolved: In the United States, voting should be compulsory in federal elections.
April 2027
Resolved: The Federative Republic of Brazil should prioritize its environmental protection over its economic development.
Resolved: Latin American countries should prioritize Chinese investment over American investment.
NCFL Nats Topic Released in Late April
NSDA Nats Topic Released on 5/1
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Big Questions
Resolved: Technological progress has surpassed humanity’s ability to use it ethically.