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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 26-October 2, 2016

[fblike] 1. Have race relations grown worse during the Obama presidency? 2. Is the U.S. headed for another government shutdown before the end of the year? 3. Should native Hawaiians enjoy the same status as Native Americans? 4. Will self-driving … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 26-October 2, 2016

[fblike] 1. Will Myanmar flourish without American sanctions? 2. Has Vladimir Putin made Russia stronger or weaker? 3. Is nuclear instability rising in the world? 4. Has Joseph Kabila undermined the Congo’s democracy? 5. Are drone strikes the best way … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 19-25, 2016

[fblike] 1. How can UN peacekeepers better protect civilians in war zones? 2. Can the Alternative for Germany Party become a significant player in German national politics? 3. Should more nations follow France’s ban on plastic cups and plates? 4. … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 19-25, 2016

[fblike] 1. Should the Dakota Access oil pipeline project be stopped? 2. Can the “birther” issue rejuvenate Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign? 3. Should the next presidential administration investigate Wall Street bankers? 4. How many seats will the Democrats win in … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 12-18, 2016

[fblike] 1. Would freer trade be a boon for the world’s farmers? 2. Is Spain’s political mess a blessing in disguise? 3. Would the ratification of the TPP be a setback for global climate change goals? 4. Is Boko Haram … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 12-18, 2016

[fblike] 1. Did the U.S. Department of Education violate ITT Tech’s due process rights? 2. Will the expansion of biometric collections at America’s borders make the country safer from terrorism? 3. Should the U.S. embrace offshore wind energy? 4. What … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

[fblike] 1. Was Donald Trump’s trip to Mexico a success? 2. How can more economic prosperity be brought to America’s black community? 3. Will Tropical Storm Hermine affect the U.S. presidential campaign? 4. Does the U.S. need to expand Social … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

[fblike] 1. Will the G-20 be sidetracked by Asia’s territorial disputes 2. Has Israel successfully repaired relations with Turkey? 3. Will Duterte utilize his “state of lawlessness” decree to abet his “war on drugs”? 4. How should Uzbekistan move on … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 29-September 4, 2016

[fblike] 1. Is Poland’s Law and Justice Party threatening democracy? 2. How can Canada best fight its opioid problem? 3. What role should Saudi Arabia play in the global war against terrorism? 4. Should Bolivia allows its miners to associate … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 29-September 4, 2016

[fblike] 1. Should U.S. states pass legislation allowing women to be topless in public? 2. Will a new Pentagon report create new momentum for closing Gitmo? 3. Should trucks and buses have separate speed limits? 4. Will Gary Johnson qualify … Continue reading

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