Debate Topics
2026 Debate Topics
Section titled “2026 Debate Topics”Resolutions
Section titled “Resolutions”-
THS adopt a wealth tax.
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THBT the United Nations should abolish permanent membership on its Security Council.
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THBT the benefits of the use of generative artificial intelligence in education outweigh the harms.
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THS substantially increase its investment in nuclear energy.
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THBT immigration should be recognized as a human right.
Abbreviation Key
Section titled “Abbreviation Key”| Abbreviation | Meaning |
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| THS | This House Should… |
| THBT | This House Believes That… |
Preparation Tips
Section titled “Preparation Tips”- Research both sides - You may be assigned either Government or Opposition
- Gather evidence - Statistics, expert opinions, case studies
- Prepare frameworks - How will you structure your arguments?
- Practice rebuttals - Anticipate opposing arguments
- Know current events - Topics often relate to real-world issues
Competition Format
Section titled “Competition Format”See the Debate page for full competition rules, speech times, and scoring criteria.