Current Debate Topics from the National Speech and Debate Association

Policy Debate – 2018-2019 Topic

Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce its restrictions on legal immigration to the United States.

​

Lincoln-Douglas Debate

MARCH/APRIL 2019
Resolved: The illegal use of drugs ought to be treated as a matter of public health, not of criminal justice.

Public Forum Debate – 2019 March Topic Area: Housing
Resolved: The United States should promote the development of market rate housing in urban neighborhoods.

Public Forum Debate – 2019 April Topic Area: India
Resolved: The United Nations should grant India permanent membership on the Security Council.
​

Big Questions – 2018-2019 Topic

Resolved: Humans are primarily driven by self-interest.