This house believes that your party should boycott the election.
Info Slide
You are a leader of a democratic party in a country run by an oppressive regime with an upcoming election. You know your party is supported by the majority of the population and would be able to win a majority in the parliament supposing the election is fair. However the next election is expected to be rigged by the regime making winning a majority effectively impossible.
Junior Quarterfinals
THBT states with aging populations should aggressively redistribute wealth to the young (eg. taxes on assets, increased retirement ages, tax cuts for young workers)
Middle School Finals
THR the rise of nihilism in pop culture (e.g. BoJack Horseman, the Joker, etc.)
Middle School Semifinals
TH, as a young aspiring politician, would opt for political cynicism over idealism
Middle School Quarterfinals
This house would restrict cities from offering tax credits and other incentives to attract large companies
Info Slide
In 2018, dozens of US cities bid to host Amazon's second headquarters by offering a slew of taxpayer-funded incentives. These included grants, tax credits for the company, and relocation reimbursement for Amazon employees.
Grand Final
The motion for this round has not been released.
Semifinals
THP a world where human beings perceive each other as inherently malicious over inherently benevolent.
Quarterfinals
THS the centrist positioning of the US Democratic Party
Octofinals
THW allow citizens to allocate a significant portion of their taxes directly to specific government projects or initiatives of their choice
Round 5
THBT protectionism would be beneficial for developing countries
Info Slide
Protectionism refers to a set of economic policies designed to protect domestic industries from foreign competitions. Examples of protectionist policies include tarriffs, quotas, embargoes etc.
Round 4
THBT the environmental movement should heavily prioritize the conservation of keystone species, even at the expense of charismatic megafauna
Info Slide
Keystone species are organisms that help define an entire ecosystem. Without its keystone species, ecosystems often suffer from severe degradation. Examples include: the American beaver and the Yellowstone gray wolf.
Round 3
This house believes that history curricula should be structured around the lives of ordinary individuals, as opposed to major leaders.
Round 2
THBT only liberal democracies should host international sporting events
Round 1
This house supports the rise of tiger parenting
Info Slide
Tiger parenting is a style of parenting that emphasizes academic achievement, life success, and discipline. Tiger parents are strict, set high expectations and often withhold affection.