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  • This house, as the Philippine liberal movement, would actively support and campaign for centrist to moderately progressive candidates from political dynasties (e.g., Vico Sotto, Bam Aquino, Abby Binay, and etc.) over emerging liberal candidates without political lineage (e.g. Luke Espiritu, Heidi Mendoza, France Castro, and etc.).

    Xavier Cup 12 · Grand Final · 2025-05-25

  • This house, as a socially progressive young aspirant to the priesthood, prefers pursuing the diocesan priesthood over joining a religious order.

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    On one hand, a diocese is a geographic area of the Church overseen by a bishop, encompassing local parishes and clergy within that region. On the other hand, a priestly order is a religious community of priests who live under specific vows and follow a particular spiritual mission, often working across multiple dioceses (Jesuits, Benedictines, etc.).

    Xavier Cup 12 · Novice Semifinals · 2025-05-25

  • This house, as trans rights advocates in the academe, prefer to emphasize the similarities between trans and cis people (e.g., shared bodily functions, emotional experiences, and general healthcare needs) over emphasizing biological or neurological differences (e.g., distinct brain structures, effects of hormone therapy, or unique experiences of dysphoria) in their academic and advocacy work

    Xavier Cup 12 · High School Finals · 2025-05-25

  • This house, as trans rights advocates in the academe, prefer to emphasize the similarities between trans and cis people (e.g., shared bodily functions, emotional experiences, and general healthcare needs) over emphasizing biological or neurological differences (e.g., distinct brain structures, effects of hormone therapy, or unique experiences of dysphoria) in their academic and advocacy work

    Xavier Cup 12 · Semifinals · 2025-05-25

  • This house, as a socially progressive young aspirant to the priesthood, prefers pursuing the diocesan priesthood over joining a religious order.

    Infoslide

    On one hand, a diocese is a geographic area of the Church overseen by a bishop, encompassing local parishes and clergy within that region. On the other hand, a priestly order is a religious community of priests who live under specific vows and follow a particular spiritual mission, often working across multiple dioceses (Jesuits, Benedictines, etc.).

    Xavier Cup 12 · Quarterfinals · 2025-05-25

  • This house, as trans rights advocates in the academe, prefer to emphasize the similarities between trans and cis people (e.g., shared bodily functions, emotional experiences, and general healthcare needs) over emphasizing biological or neurological differences (e.g., distinct brain structures, effects of hormone therapy, or unique experiences of dysphoria) in their academic and advocacy work

    Xavier Cup 12 · Novice Finals · 2025-05-25

  • This house prefers a world where American Pride Parades prioritize protest narratives over celebration narratives

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    Protest narratives position Pride as a political act highlighting ongoing discrimination and systemic exclusion, while celebration narratives focus on affirming LGBTQ+ identities through joy, visibility, and community. Over time, Pride has moved away from platforming protest narratives towards celebration narratives.

    Waterloo Spring HST 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-05-24

  • This house believes that the Wives should join the Underground Femaleroad resistance

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    To address the rapidly declining birth rates in 2050, a fanatical evangelical movement seized control of the US government and established a totalitarian theocracy: the Republic of Gilead. Under Gilead, women have no autonomy and are categorised by function. Wives, the highest-ranking women, gain status from Commanders (Gilead's highest- ranking men). Wives have influence only within their households (as "ladies of the house") and are subject to all prohibitions placed upon women (e.g. no literacy, a legal requirement to comply with their husband's wishes, and arranged betrothals). Other categories of women include Marthas (who are domestic labourers), Handmaids (who serve as reproductive vessels to Commander households), Aunts (who oversee indoctrination and the discipline of women), and Econowives (who shoulder all burdens within lower-class households). The Underground Femaleroad is a resistance network operated by women throughout Gilead, with notable success in smuggling members out of the country and inflicting damage on the regime through clandestine operations.

    Kings College London Pre- EUDC 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-05-24

  • This House Opposes radical self-love.

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    Radical self-love is the deep belief that a person is worthy and valuable exactly as they are, without needing to change, fix, or earn that worth. It states that you should accept and embrace every part of yourself, even the parts you’ve been taught to criticise or hide.

    Utrecht Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-05-24

  • This House supports Harvard’s refusal to comply with Trump’s demands.

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    The Trump administration has issued a series of demands to Harvard University aimed at reshaping its governance, admissions policies, and academic culture. They want to audit university courses and academic journals, eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, have stricter disciplinary actions against protests, and ensure international students align with “American values.” In response to Harvard’s refusal to comply, the Trump administration has imposed sanctions and issued further threats. These include a freeze on billions of dollars of funding, with a threat to withhold billions more, the suspension of Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, and threats to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status.

    New Zealand Schools' Debating Championships 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-05-23

  • A) This House opposes the popular use of "Deal with It!"

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    A) "Deal with It!" is a phrase that is used to tell someone to accept a situation or problem and stop complaining or resisting

    DTU Summers Pre-UADC 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-05-17

  • C) This House opposes the stigma surrounding the Boomerang generation phenomenon

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    C) The "boomerang generation" refers to young adults who leave their family home for college, work, or independence, but later return home to live with their parents

    DTU Summers Pre-UADC 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-05-17