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  • 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 Disney, would prioritize introducing entirely new progressive characters (e.g., Captain Marvel, Raya, America Chavez) rather than reimagining its classic films to reflect modern progressive values (e.g., a feminist Latina Snow White, a Black Ariel, a gay LeFou).

    Xavier Cup 12 · Round 1 · 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 regrets Grindr's decision to go public

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    Grindr is the biggest location-based social networking and online dating application targeted towards gay, bisexual and transgender people. On November 2022, Grindr went public and has begun courting investors and making the necessary adjustments to be a public company (e.g: focusing more on monetization and subscription by adding more exclusive features).

    The 2nd Indonesia Wom*n and Gender Minorities: Asian Parli. · Semifinals · 2025-05-03

  • As the LGBTQ+ movement in a conservative area, this house would prioritize promoting “chosen family” over advocating for family acceptance

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    A "chosen family" is a non-biologically related group of people who provide social, sometimes material support. It is based on chosen bonds instead of blood ties, and usually satisfies the role of a traditional family. ”Chosen families" are common in the LGBTQ+ community who have low or no contact with their biological family, usually caused by rejection and/or traumas.

    The 2nd Indonesia Wom*n and Gender Minorities: Asian Parli. · Novice Grand Finals · 2025-05-03

  • A. This house believes that the LGBTQ+ community should actively reject the stereotype of queer hypersexuality

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    For the purposes of the debate, 'queer hypersexuality' refers to excessive sexual behaviors experienced by individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. Examples include frequent sexual encounters with other members of the community, the popularity of sexual events, or self-sexualisation.

    Malaysia Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-05-02

  • This house believes that openly queer men should refuse sexual and romantic relationships with closeted men.

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    For the purposes of this debate, “closeted” refers to any person who is not openly queer.

    Ottawa Round Robin 2025 · Round 2A · 2025-04-26

  • This house, as the organization, would refuse to partner with their LGU.

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    You are a small, LGBTQIA+ rights organization in a conservative developing nation. For the first time ever, your local government unit (LGU) is willing to partner with you and other organizations for your city's first Pride Parade; however, your LGU has banned all forms of protest from the parade.

    49th Mindanao Parliamentary Debate Championship · Round 2 · 2025-04-26

  • This House believes that it is in the interests of the Catholic Church to elect Cardinal Tagle over Cardinal Erdö as the next Pope.

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    Cardinal Tagle (Philippines) is a progressive cardinal, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ rights, and divorce. He would be the first modern Asian pope. Cardinal Erdō (Hungary) is a cardinal who supports traditional Church teachings (e.g. restrictions on divorced catholics receiving holy communion) and espouses politically conservative views.

    Joynt Scroll 2025 · Round 6 · 2025-04-18

  • This House Hopes that the next Pope is Cardinal Tagle rather than Cardinal Ambongo.

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    For the purposes of this debate, there are two main factions within the upper ranks of the Catholic Church, each with a frontrunner for the next Pope. The liberals advocate for a more progressive approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion, divorce, abortion, interfaith relations, climate action, and expanding the role of women within the Church. The liberal frontrunner for the next Pope is Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle from the Philippines. Tagle shares similar views to Pope Francis and, if elected, would become the first Asian Pope. The conservatives emphasise tradition, doctrinal continuity, and strict biblical interpretations. They seek to uphold established teachings on abortion, contraception, and marriage, and oppose radical departures from scripture. The conservative frontrunner for the next Pope is Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ambongo has been critical of many of Pope Francis's policies, including the doctrine of _fiducia supplicans_ which allows priests to bless unmarried and same-sex couples. If elected, he would be the first African Pope.

    Glasgow Ancients 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-04-11

  • This House Regrets the use of ‘right to privacy’ arguments to advance social causes (e.g. abortion rights, LGBT rights).

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    ‘Right to privacy’ arguments assert that the state should not interfere in the private lives of individuals.

    Glasgow Ancients 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-04-11