Monthly Archives: November 2007

Topic Brief: United States Education

By Logan Scisco Education, the one social issues topic that makes most extempers as squeamish as drawing a topic on abortion, a controversial racial issue, or gender topics.  The reason for this squeamishness is simple:  most of your judges are … Continue reading

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Topic Brief: Nuclear Armament

By Michael Garson Common political theory suggests that countries only act to enhance national power. Economic revitalization, political mobilization, and diplomatic posturing all move towards improving a state, domestically and internationally. However, the advent of the nuclear weapon has completely … Continue reading

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Topic Brief: Myanmar

By Logan Scisco Over the last two months the nation of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been in the news as its people fight for democratic representation from a military junta known as the State Peace and Development Council … Continue reading

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Topic Brief: International Economics

By Michael Garson At most major national tournaments, there is an international economics round that challenge the knowledge and economic understanding of extempers. These rounds often are placed in earlier outrounds as a means of sifting out those who rely … Continue reading

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