Lincoln-Douglas: 2009 September/October Resolution Released
The National Forensic League released the first resolution of the 2009-2010 debate season today:
Resolved: Public high school students in the United States ought not be required to pass standardized exit exams to graduate.
2010 Tournament of Champions Qualifying Tournaments Announced
The final sign of the beginning of a new season has arrived. J.W. Patterson has released the list of bid tournaments for the 2009-2010 qualifying period. Notably, Blake (MN) moves up a level.
Full list is available after the jump.
2009 NFL Nationals Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum Resolutions
The NFL released the 2009 National Tournament Topics today in Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Storytelling. In storytelling, the NFL has abandoned one set topic, and “to allow for maximum levels of creativity this year” will allow any appropriate topic to be used.
Trinity Prep, Westminster, Ransom Everglades Win Barkley Forum
The 54th Annual Barkley Forum for High Schools has concluded and congrats to the champions of the debate divisions, who win keys taken from a mold of the key General Sherman carried during his march to the sea:
In Policy Debate, Westminster SJ (Anshu Sathian & Rajesh Jegadeesh) took home the Silver Key.
In Lincoln-Douglas, Jake Nebel [...]
This Weekend: Barkley Forum, Grady & Pace Round Robins
Our weekend coverage includes:
The 54th Barkley Forum @ Emory:
Policy Coverage – Champions Westminster SJ (Anshu Sathian & Rajesh Jegadeesh) are awarded the Silver Key.
Lincoln-Douglas – The Silver Key is awarded to Jake Nebel of Trinity Prep and the Reserve Key to second place Daniel Garber of Mountain View.
Public Forum – The Silver Key is [...]
2009 Barkley Forum Coverage – Lincoln-Douglas Results – Nebel Wins!
Trinity Prep JN (Jake Nebel) wins in finals!
We’re providing coverage of Lincoln-Douglas all weekend. We have full results below.
LD Jan-Feb 2009 – International Criminal Court
The January-Feburary 2009 Lincoln-Douglas resolution is here:
The United States ought to submit to the jurisdiction of an international court designed to prosecute crimes against humanity.
Now, discuss it.
Wait, first, find out what it is – ICC About Page - Includes the Rome Statue, which defines the jurisdiction and scope of the court’s actions, and created the ICC.
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