This house believes that the Biden administration had a more positive impact on the United States than the Obama administration
Grand Final
This house would establish an international force to arrest those indicted by the International Criminal Court
Semifinals
This house believes that antitrust regulators should limit institutional investors to ownership of one firm per concentrated industry
Quarterfinals
This house opposes the narrative that hardship builds character.
Round 5
This house would abolish income tax and replace it with a property tax
Round 4
This house believes that it is in the interest of left-wing parties in Europe (e.g., BSW in Germany, the New Popular Front in France, the Left Party in Sweden) to support harsh immigration policies (including but not limited to advocating for limits on legal immigration, stronger penalties for irregular migration, and tighter asylum regulations)
Round 3
This house regrets Operation Just Cause
Info Slide
Operation Just Cause refers to the US invasion of Panama, which took place between 20 December 1989 and 31 January 1990. It deposed the General Manuel Noriega from power.
Round 2
This house believes that juvenile detention facilities should involve significantly less 'punitive' elements (e.g., comfortable accommodation, access to recreational activities) and have significantly longer sentences
Round 1b
This house, as a 25-year old woman in the United States, would participate in the 4B movement
Info Slide
The 4B movement, or "Four Nos", is a feminist movement originating in South Korea that promotes: no sex with men, no giving birth, no dating, and no marriage with men.
Round 1a
This house opposes the expectation to publicly take sides and be vocal on social networks in times of social, economic, or political upheaval