9 June 2026 Debate Brief
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Analysis: Arguments Surrounding Civil Liberties and National Security
Read about how to debate the new Lincoln Douglas topic, “Resolved: Democracies ought to prioritize the protection of civil liberties over national security,” for the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament.
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Analysis: The Role of U.S. Intervention Against Authoritarianism
Read about how to debate the new Public Forum topic, “Resolved: The United States is justified in using force to remove authoritarian leaders from power,” for the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament.
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Analysis: NSDA Nationals & Framing Debates
General policy debates in the status quo center around a utilitarian framework, maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain. However, NSDA takes a different approach with a large pool of lay judges, creating the soft-left affirmative strategy.