Monthly Archives: March 2018

2018 NSDA Qualification Board Update (3/27)

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Our newly updated qualification board for the week of March 27 includes qualifiers from the Coastal California (IX only), Central Texas (USX only), Hudson Valley (NY), Magnolia (MS), Pittsburgh (PA), and Puget Sound (WA) districts.  Thank you to all … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 26-April 1, 2018

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Is Trump violating the emoluments clause? 2. What adjustments does the U.S. need to make to its defense doctrine concerning cyberwarfare? 3. How can the media regain its credibility with the American people? 4. Are “red flag” laws … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 26-April 1, 2018

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Does Greece need a standby line of credit after its third bailout expires this summer? 2. Will the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) produce sizable economic benefits for the African continent? 3. Should Turkey prioritize its fighting against … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 19-25, 2018

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Should democratic activists in Russia boycott the country’s upcoming presidential election? 2. Is violence between Fatah and Hamas creating significant complications for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process? 3. Were the PyeongChang Olympics a boon for South Korea? 4. Is … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 19-25, 2018

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will a rollback of Dodd-Frank provisions on community banks set America up for another financial crisis? 2. Are U.S. forces still needed in Iraq? 3. How should America’s public schools grapple with student activism? 4. Are new U.S. … Continue reading →

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2018 NSDA Qualification Board Update (3/18)

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Our newly updated qualification board for the week of March 18 includes qualifiers from the Central Minnesota, Greater Illinois, Kentucky (USX only), and Southern Minnesota districts.  Thank you to all readers who provided these names. To check out the … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 12-18, 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Should the U.S. abolish presidential term limits? 2. What lessons can the GOP learn from Pennsylvania’s special election? 3. Should ICE be abolished? 4. How can the U.S. best combat China’s growing influence in Africa? 5. Are states … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 12-18, 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. What can Sebastian Pinera do to solidify the continuation of the Chilean model? 2. Will China’s “Belt and Road Initiative” bolster its influence over Eurasian affairs? 3. How can free trade advocates better fight rising trade protectionist impulses … Continue reading →

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First 2018 NSDA Qualification Board is Up!

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] The first qualification board for the 2018 NSDA National Tournament in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been released.  The qual board includes the names of those who have punched their ticket from the Deep South (AL), Eastern Ohio, Heart of … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 5-11, 2018

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will China come to regret abolishing presidential term limits? 2. Is Turkey becoming the next Pakistan? 3. To what extent should the European public have a say in European Union efforts to create a more integrated economic policy? … Continue reading →

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