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Topics for College Debate Club?

Hey fellow debaters, I'm part of my school's debate club and we're brainstorming topics for our upcoming debates. Any suggestions for current, relevant topics we could use that colleges might be interested in hearing about?

2 months ago

Sure, you've reached out to the right place. Here are some ideas for current and topical issues:

1. Digital Privacy Rights: A debate on how much information tech companies should be allowed to collect from individuals and what they should be allowed to do with that data could be both relevant and enlightening.

2. Climate Change Policies: There's always room for discussion in environmental politics. You could tackle different climate change mitigation strategies, such as carbon pricing versus regulation.

3. Reforming Higher Education: With the high cost of college education and student loans becoming hot issues, this topic could be about whether college should be free or not, or about the efficacy of online education.

4. Health Care Systems: A perennial debate topic, you could compare single-payer healthcare to a private insurance-based system.

5. Racial Equality & Affirmative Action: This is especially relevant given the recent changes to Affirmative Action policies in college admissions.

6. Artificial Intelligence & Job Market: Questioning whether AI will create more jobs than it displaces is a more future-oriented topic.

7. NFTs and Cryptocurrency: Debating the merits and challenges of cryptocurrency and NFTs, especially in relation to traditional finance, can be interesting.

Identifying college-level topics that engage current events will not only spark lively debates but also might catch the eyes of some college admissions officers if you're taking a leadership role in organizing and moderating these debates. It's key to portray your engagement in serious issues and your commitment to fostering thoughtful, relevant discussions among your peers.

2 months ago

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