Would ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment be worthwhile after its long delay? Why has a unity government been so elusive for South Sudan? Members can access these questions and more here.
March PF Topic Video Analysis
Members can watch our new video analysis for an overview of the March PF topic, Resolved: The United States should increase its use of nuclear energy for commercial energy production.
World Schools Sample Motions Members can access five new prepared and impromptu motions including This House believes that the need for humanitarian intervention outweighs sovereignty and This House prefers an increase in the minimum wage to tipping service workers.
March Congress Legislation Members can download a new docket featuring social security reform, a right to housing, and more.
Celebrate Women's History Month! March is Women's History Month! Check out our poster series featuring alumni and coaches, as well as a literature collection with stories and recommended texts for historical context.
Watch #Nats19 Final Rounds! We just released a couple of performances from the #Nats19 final round of Informative Speaking for free on our YouTube page.
You can get access to #Nats19 final round videos from every event by adding the Resource Package! You'll also get up-to-date topic analyses, premium webinars, and more.
Announcing the 2020 Exemplary Student Service Award Winner Congratulations to Aryaman Sharma, our 2020 Exemplary Student Service Award winner! Aryaman was selected by a panel of past National Student of the Year winners for using the skills he learned in speech and debate to serve his community. You can read more about Aryaman in the nomination essay from his coach Kelsey Johnson, watch him be surprised with the news he's won the award, and stay tuned for a profile in the next issue of Rostrum. Congrats, Aryaman!
Did you see this? We hope you had a blast celebrating National Speech and Debate Education Day with us on March 6! We wanted to make sure you didn't miss the video from our 2020 spokesperson, Jared Padalecki. Jared is an actor known for his roles in Supernatural and Gilmore Girls. He is also a 1998 National Tournament champion in Duo Interpretation!
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