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Category Archives: Public-Forum
Balseros: Story of the Cuban Rafters
For half a century the U.S. federal government blocked economic engagement with Cuba, forbidding trade and travel. Ending these restrictions would open the door for curious Americans to visit Cuba more easily, bringing goods and ideas to and from the long-suffering … Continue reading
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Freedom for Cubans to Trade or Depart?
Students and teachers have visited Cuba for many years, as educational travel has been allowed by the U.S. government. Categories of legal travel to Cuba have been expanded. “U.S. High Schoolers Discover Cuba on Educational Trips,” (US News, March 21, 2016) … Continue reading
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Time to End the Half-Century Cuban Embargo?
In the news: ” U.S. Ends Ban on China Trade; Items Are Listed“: The President’s action lifts a 21-year-old embargo against trade with China permitting selected exports to China and the import of goods from China on the same basis … Continue reading
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China and Cuba Trade, Labor, and Migration
“Foot Soldiers of China’s Shopping Boom” (New York Times, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, p B1, online as For Couriers, China’s E-Commerce Boom Can Be a Tough Road, Jan. 31), looks at the low wages and long hours for Chinese delivering packages: … Continue reading
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NSDA Nationals 2016 PF Topic Analysis is Now Published!- One-Day Presidential Primary Reform
If you’re talented enough to be attending this year’s 2016 NSDA Nationals in Public Forum debate, the resolution you’ll face in Salt Lake City will be: “Resolved: On balance, a one-day national primary would be more beneficial for the United States than our … Continue reading
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Summer Debate Camp Guide 2016: Institutes Offering Low-Cost Tuition and/or Scholarships
Regardless of your skill level, preferred argument style, or debate event, all debaters can benefit from attending summer debate camp! Debate camp provides numerous benefits. The time you spend improving this summer can pay off enormously during next year’s … Continue reading