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Lincoln-Douglas Debate – 2025 September/October Topic
Resolved: In the United States criminal justice system, plea bargaining is just.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate – Novice Topic
Resolved: In the United States, national service ought to be mandatory.
Public Forum Debate – 2025 September/October Topic
Resolved: The United Kingdom should rejoin the European Union.
Policy Debate – 2025-2026 Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.
Novice Case Limits for the 2025-2026 Policy Topic
Exploration:
Early Warning Awareness: The U.S. should deploy sensors, drones, submarines, and/or satellites to improve early warning systems and monitor geopolitical threats in the Arctic.
Research Cooperation: The U.S. should restore scientific cooperation programs with Russia and/or China in the Arctic.
Development:
Renewable Energy Infrastructure: The U.S. should develop wind, solar, and geothermal energy projects in the Arctic to provide sustainable power for Arctic communities.
Oil and Gas Drilling: The U.S. should significantly increase offshore oil and natural gas drilling in the Arctic
Oregon Speech and Debate 