Monthly Archives: April 2016

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 25-May 1, 2016

[fblike] 1. What is one policy position that Donald Trump needs to become more specific about if he wants to win the presidency? 2. How important is a constitutional right to privacy? 3. Should the FBI disclose the security holes … Continue reading

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2016 Harvard University National High School Invitational: Hu Defeats 218 Others to Move Up the National Points Race; Sloane Places Second

[fblike] Two months ago, Harvard University held its 42nd edition of its National Forensics Tournament. Katherine Hu of Plano Senior High School (TX) was the winner, achieving a five rank victory after taking three of the five available first place … Continue reading

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of April 18-24, 2016

[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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R&D from Prepd: The Sale of Yahoo!

[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 information … Continue reading

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The Fight for $15

[fblike] Arguably the biggest demand of the progressive activists over the last two years has been a demand for a $15 minimum wage.  Striking the nation’s low-wage establishments such as fast food chains, advocates insist that a massive wage hike … Continue reading

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R&D: The Fight for $15

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the Fight for $15. Should you care the $15 minimum wage will make some people worse off? https://t.co/qi01SZuamr pic.twitter.com/acWr4rPT21 — Bloomberg (@business) April 16, 2016 Hillary Clinton says she supports … Continue reading

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of April 18-24, 2016

[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: U.S.-Saudi Relations

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 18-24, 2016

[fblike] 1. Are African American leaders serving the interests of their constituents in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary? 2. Should technology companies be barred from using unbreakable encryption in their products? 3. How will more racially diverse public schools affect … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 18-24, 2016

[fblike] 1. What steps does Pakistan need to take to better protect its Christian minority? 2. Can the EU solve the migrant crisis without Turkey’s help? 3. Are developing nations doing enough to bolster their disaster response networks? 4. Can … Continue reading

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