Past Debate Topics
Pages
- 2012 Young Patriots Essay Contest – Win Up to $5,000 in College Scholarships!
- 2013-2014 CX Latin America Topic Resources Archive
- About Debate Central
- Ask the Experts
- Brian Rubaie
- Chris Burk
- Cross Examination
- Cross Examination Topic
- Free evidence!
- Graphic: When Will My Case Critique Be Finished?
- Latest Topic News
- Learn About Debate
- Lincoln-Douglas
- Lincoln-Douglas Topic News
- March-April 2016 LD Topic Analysis (+ Bonus Evidence Files) Now Published!- Middle East Democracy Promotion
- Newsletter
- Nick test
- Public Forum
- Public Forum Affirmative
- Public Forum Negative
- Public Forum Topic
- Public Forum Topic News
- Recommended Reading for Cross Examination
- Recommended Reading for Lincoln-Douglas
- Recommended Reading for Public Forum
- Space Topic News
- Student Gallery
- Styles of Debate
- Submit your debate case here for a free critique!
- Travel Log
- Young Patriots
- Young Patriots Essay Contest 2015-2016: Win Scholarship Money For College!
- Young Patriots Submission FAQ
- Yp-17
- yp15
Category Archives: Lincoln-Douglas
November – December 2015 LD Topic Analysis is Published!- Jury Nullification
We just released our complete guide to the current Lincoln-Douglas debate resolution: “Resolved: In the United States criminal justice system, jury nullification ought to be used in the face of perceived injustice.” We will break the jury nullification topic … Continue reading
Posted in Free Evidence, Learn, Lincoln-Douglas
Comments Off on November – December 2015 LD Topic Analysis is Published!- Jury Nullification
September October 2015 LD Topic Analysis is Published!
Lincoln Douglas debaters, let us help you build your cases for the season-opening September/October LD debate resolution! We’ve got your back on both aff and neg, with strategic tips, evidence, and more. Below the fold you’ll find our totally free … Continue reading
Posted in Free Evidence, Lincoln-Douglas
2 Comments
NSDA Nationals 2015 LD Topic Analysis is Published!
Lincoln Douglas debaters, let us help you build your cases for the 2015 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament! If you’re not ready for Dallas, we’ve got your back on both aff and neg. Below the fold you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Free Evidence, Lincoln-Douglas
1 Comment
The 2015 NSDA Nationals Topics Have Been Released!
The National Speech and Debate Association has released the resolutions debaters nationwide will be using this summer at the 2015 National Tournament, held in June in Dallas, Texas. Please feel free to use and share this graphic! … Continue reading
Posted in Cross-Examination, Lincoln-Douglas, Public-Forum
11 Comments
Summer Debate Camp Guide 2015: Institutes Offering Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarships
***This is the Debate Camp Guide for Summer 2015. Click the link to instead view the Debate Camp Guide for Summer 2016.*** Debate camp is a fantastic opportunity for all debaters, regardless of skill level, argumentative style, … Continue reading
Posted in Cross-Examination, Learn, Lincoln-Douglas, Other Resources, Public-Forum
15 Comments
March/April 2015 LD Topic Analysis is Published!
Get ready for those important March/April debate tournaments with our free topic guide! This guide offers a thorough introduction to the current Lincoln-Douglas debate topic, “Resolved: A Just Government Ought to Require Employers to Pay a Living Wage.” Our … Continue reading
Posted in Free Evidence, Lincoln-Douglas
1 Comment