Monthly Archives: September 2015

The Right to Die Movement

[fblike] The last five years have seen an extension of rights in American society, notably for homosexual Americans that wish to get married and for transgendered individuals.  However, there is another rights movement that has been very active and is … Continue reading

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R&D: The Right to Die Movement

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the right to die movement. California legislature approves bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide http://t.co/TicQPJ8PQn — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 11, 2015 From our past polling: Americans of all … Continue reading

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of September 14-20, 2015

[fblike] Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck! To access a list of all our old quizzes, click here.

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R&D from Prepd: Rick Perry’s Withdrawal

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 14-20, 2015

[fblike] 1. What should be the primary goals of Russia’s foreign policy? 2. Is Venezuela justified in closing its border with Colombia? 3. What is the significance of Guatemala’s presidential elections? 4. Is a solution to Ukraine’s long war in … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 14-20, 2015

[fblike] 1. How can Scott Walker rejuvenate his presidential candidacy? 2. What steps can the U.S. take to lower its suicide rate? 3. Should women be used in combat operations? 4. What role should the U.S. play in the European … Continue reading

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of September 7-13, 2015

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd, the only software built specifically for extemp. Prepd makes it easy to research, practice, and compete!  Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Like Prepd on Facebook for special info and contests. Here is our weekly … Continue reading

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2015-2016 Extemp Central National Points Race Structure

[fblike] The National Points Race is a season-long competition that seeks to identify the top extempers across a select group of prestigious national circuit events.  Extemp Central recognizes that in some years the top extemper in the nation may not … Continue reading

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R&D from Prepd: Tax Reform

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The Colombian-Venezuelan Border Crisis

[fblike] While concerns about border security have acquired significant attention in the United States and Europe, another border crisis has created upheaval in the Western Hemisphere.  Several weeks ago Venezuelan officials closed border crossings with Colombia, citing security concerns and … Continue reading

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