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  • This house opposes the adoption of the disruptive approach by social movements

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    For the purpose of this debate, disruptive protests are used by social movements to create significant disruptions to everyday life to draw attention to an issue, while non-disruptive protests prioritize peaceful assembly and expression without causing major societal interruptions.

    Orgullo Intervarsity 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-08-16

  • This House, as an American youth with left-wing beliefs, would choose to adopt a politically apathetic worldview

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    A politically apathetic world view involves a sense of disengagement or indifference towards politics, such as an unwillingness to be involved in political activities (e.g. voting, being a member of a political party, going to protests) or invest time in understanding politics (e.g. reading and discussing the news).

    BRAC Genders 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-08-15

  • As Indonesian liberals, this council will actively advocate for the movement.

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    In the lead-up to Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations, many citizens are raising pirate flags from the anime One Piece as a symbol of protest against the government. This act reflects the public's disappointment with policies perceived as not favoring the people. It has attracted attention from various parties, including the government, which has provided diverse responses to the phenomenon.

    Gadjah Mada Intervarsity 2025 - Divisi Bahasa Indonesia · Grand Final · 2025-08-13

  • This House, as an American youth with left-wing beliefs, would choose to adopt a politically apathetic worldview.

    Infoslide

    A politically apathetic world view involves a sense of disengagement or indifference towards politics, such as an unwillingness to be involved in political activities (e.g. voting, being a member of a political party, going to protests) or invest time in understanding politics (e.g. reading and discussing the news).

    Guangdong Debate Challenge 2025 · Novice Semifinals · 2025-08-09

  • This house believes that it is in the best interest of the Philippine Opposition to consolidate ties with the Marcos administration in order to strengthen the impeachment efforts against Vice President Sara Duterte

    Visayas Intervarsity 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-08-09

  • This house prefers a world where, post July revolution, the NCP actively pursued minority denominations instead of Jamaat

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    Bangladesh contains minority muslim denomination sects. These are shias, sufis, ahmaddiyas and other denominations. These denominations are mostly concentrated in enclaves in urban and rural areas. NCP as a political party has a primary voting base that is projected to have support in urban areas

    Mastermind Chronicles 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-08

  • Th, as a resident in the Silo, would choose to go out

    Infoslide

    You are a resident of the Silo, a massive underground structure where humanity has lived for generations, believing the outside world is toxic and uninhabitable. The Silo’s government strictly controls access to information, and questioning the rules is punishable by exile. However, you have recently come across evidence that the outside world may not be as deadly as you’ve been told. If you choose to leave, you might discover the truth but if the government is right, stepping outside could mean certain death. Inside the Silo, life is harsh but stable. You have food, shelter, and a community.

    Mastermind Chronicles 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-08-08

  • This house regrets The Rise of Single Issue Voting

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    Single Issue Voting refers to the practice of casting a vote in an election based primarily, or exclusively on one specific issue that is of significance to the voter

    Mastermind Chronicles 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-08-08

  • This parliament believes that Mamdani's victory has done more harm than good for the Democratic Party.

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    In the 2025 New York City mayoral election Democratic primary, Zohran Mamdani achieved a surprising victory against his fellow Democratic candidate Andrew Cuomo. Despite facing multiple sexual harassment allegations, Cuomo participated in the election. Mamdani gained popularity primarily based on his democratic socialist policies such as implementing universal child care, city-run grocery stores, and rent freezes for rent-stabilized tenants. However, his policy positions also became subjects of controversy, with Trump threatening to have him arrested if he fails to cooperate with federal immigration agencies.

    BUFTDC National IC 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-05

  • This house, upon discovery, would immediately release the contents of the Fulcrum to the global public

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    It is 2025, the world is on the brink of war, and you find yourself in possession of an item called the "Fulcrum". The Fulcrum is a chip containing all the names of powerful individuals (politicians, scientists, world leaders, etc.) composing a global shadow government called the Cabal. By orchestrating wars, controlling economic recesses, and swaying the tides of political tumult, the Cabal designs what reality looks like for the average unassuming individual, while making them seem like organic, disorganized consequences of the decisions of people in power. To execute their operations properly, the Cabal’s existence must remain a secret.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house believes in the right to suffrage of convicted citizens

    Infoslide

    In the Philippines, convicted persons with final prison sentences of more than a year are disqualified from voting in elections during the time of their incarceration. The disqualification does not apply to individuals without a final sentence or those with a final sentence of less than a year.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house, upon discovery, would immediately release the contents of the Fulcrum to the global public

    Infoslide

    It is 2025, the world is on the brink of war, and you find yourself in possession of an item called the "Fulcrum". The Fulcrum is a chip containing all the names of powerful individuals (politicians, scientists, world leaders, etc.) composing a global shadow government called the Cabal. By orchestrating wars, controlling economic recesses, and swaying the tides of political tumult, the Cabal designs what reality looks like for the average unassuming individual, while making them seem like organic, disorganized consequences of the decisions of people in power. To execute their operations properly, the Cabal’s existence must remain a secret.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Magayon Cup Semifinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house believes in the right to suffrage of convicted citizens

    Infoslide

    In the Philippines, convicted persons with final prison sentences of more than a year are disqualified from voting in elections during the time of their incarceration. The disqualification does not apply to individuals without a final sentence or those with a final sentence of less than a year.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Magayon Cup Semifinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house, as Salumay, would reject the offer

    Infoslide

    Buklod-Katawhan is a grassroots organization rooted in the ancestral values of Kalinaw, a rural town in Mindanao. Led by Salumay, the daughter of a tribal chieftain, the group actively resists destructive mining and agro-industrial projects that threaten indigenous land, livelihood, and cultural identity. Despite its deep community support, Buklod-Katawhan faces chronic shortages in legal, financial, and logistical resources, relying mostly on volunteer work and modest local donations to sustain its advocacy. As local elections near, a powerful political party offers legal aid, funding, and media coverage in exchange for the public endorsement of its candidates.

    Grassroots Debate Open Pre-NDC 2025 · Open Finals · 2025-08-02

  • This house believes in the right to suffrage of convicted citizens

    Infoslide

    In the Philippines, convicted persons with final prison sentences of more than a year are disqualified from voting in elections during the time of their incarceration. The disqualification does not apply to individuals without a final sentence or those with a final sentence of less than a year.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · High School Semifinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house opposes the fandomization of contemporary politics

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    For the purposes of this debate, fandomization refers to the development and growth of a community around a common interest, usually a TV show, video game, or a public figure. Fandomization involves community engagement in the form of fan creations such as art or fanfiction, as well as interactions between members of the fandom in online chatrooms and forums.

    Hart House Women and Gender Minorities Debating Tournament 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-02

  • This house, upon discovery, would immediately release the contents of the Fulcrum to the global public

    Infoslide

    It is 2025, the world is on the brink of war, and you find yourself in possession of an item called the "Fulcrum". The Fulcrum is a chip containing all the names of powerful individuals (politicians, scientists, world leaders, etc.) composing a global shadow government called the Cabal. By orchestrating wars, controlling economic recesses, and swaying the tides of political tumult, the Cabal designs what reality looks like for the average unassuming individual, while making them seem like organic, disorganized consequences of the decisions of people in power. To execute their operations properly, the Cabal’s existence must remain a secret.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · High School Semifinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house believes that it is in the best interest of ASEAN member states to distance itself from the principle of non-interference

    Infoslide

    The ASEAN principle of non-interference prohibits member states from interfering in each other's internal affairs (e.g., politics, human rights, or governance), emphasizing sovereignty and consensus-based diplomacy.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · High School Finals · 2025-08-02