NFL November PF Resolution Released – Failed Nations
The National Forensic League released the November 2009 Public Forum topic this morning:
Resolved: Failed nations are a greater threat to the United States than stable nations.
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.
Proposed Policy Resolutions
2010-2011 Proposed Resolutions
These are the resolutions that will be on the ballot this fall.
China
The United States federal government should substantially increase its economic engagement with the People’s Republic of China on one or more of the following issues: trade, economy, environment.
United Nations
The United Nations should substantially reform one or more of the following organizations: United [...]
2009-2010 Lincoln-Douglas Topic Slate Announced
The NFL LD topic wording committee has released the slate of ten topics to be chosen from for the 2009-2010 school year.
Resolved: Governments have an obligation to pursue and disclose the truth regarding suspected crimes by previous administrations.
Resolved: Public health concerns warrant government violation of pharmaceutical patents.
Resolved: In the United States, the principle of [...]
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.
Colleyville wins Harvard Round Robin!
The Harvard Round Robin has concluded and the seniors from Colleyville, Andrew Murray and Alex Nasr, went undefeated and were named champions. They are coached by Dave Huston. Andrew Murray was also named the top speaker!
Woodward Academy debaters Brittany Nehman and Matthew Pesce were runner ups at 4-2. They’re coached by Roy Lefkovitz and Whit [...]
March 2009 Public Forum Resolution – No Child Left Behind
The National Forensics League released the March Public Forum resolution this morning:
Resolved: That on balance, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 has improved academic achievement in the United States.
