Lincoln-Douglas
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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: What the Principle of Non-Intervention Means for the United States Military
It is evident that the U.S military’s both past and current forms of intervention in other nations is an important controversy. It is important to thoroughly research both sides on the topic to understand the intricate nuances of each scenario.
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LD Topic Analysis: The Principle of Non-Intervention and the US Military
A discussion of the Affirmative Side of the March/April LD Topic: Resolved: The United States military ought to abide by the principle of non-intervention.
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Nuclear Weapons and Colonialism
Nuclear weapons have had a history of being intertwined with the legacy of colonialism. Read about how nuclear colonialism can be utilized in affirmative arguments for the January/February LD topic.
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Analysis: Arguments for Nuclear Weapons
While deterring great power conflict is an obvious point for LD’s nuclear weapons topic, arguments ranging from bioweapons disadvantage, asteroids, and defense spending are equally viable.