Monthly Archives: October 2015

A Third Intifada?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] October has been a bloody month in East Jerusalem. Palestinian youth, responding to rumors that Israel is planning to take over the Temple Mount, revered as a holy site for Jews and Muslims, are clashing with Israeli security personnel … Continue reading →

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R&D: A Third Intifada?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the third intifada. “I support a third Intifada – even if it costs us everything.” Palestinian graduate student https://t.co/dc5cXcM0ya pic.twitter.com/hxsNqHww4r — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 20, 2015 … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of October 19-25, 2015

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[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: Brazil’s Political Intrigue

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[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. This R&D provides resources … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 19-25, 2015

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Did President Obama make the right decision regarding American troops in Afghanistan? 2. Should the U.S. rethink birthright citizenship? 3. Is a genuine marketplace for health insurance possible? 4. Will 2016 be a “rage election”? 5. Would a … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 19-25, 2015

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. How should Saudi Arabia deal with low oil prices? 2. Should Mexico cease using its soldiers as police? 3. What fiscal reforms should the Chinese government enact? 4. Should Pakistan place limits on its nuclear program? 5. Will … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of October 12-18, 2015

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Logan Scisco

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R&D from Prepd: Nigeria’s Corruption Battle

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Logan Scisco

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The American Gun Control Debate

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] One of the most polarizing issues in America concerns the ability of citizens to purchase and own firearms. Relative to other developed nations such as Great Britain, where handguns have been banned since 1996, the U.S. has a higher … Continue reading →

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R&D: The American Gun Control Debate