Is Taiwan Indefensible?
China recently conducted two days of military exercises around Taiwan as a “punishment” for “separatist acts” by Taiwan’s new president. Beijing sees Taiwan as territory that needs to be “reunified” w...
31 Maj 202453min
Young Voices Debate Tough Topics: DEI and Climate Change
Two days. Four questions. Ten judges and high school students participating in the national championship run by Incubate Debate, the U.S.’s fastest-growing high school debate league. This is what civi...
24 Maj 202453min
The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?
Happiness is a complex emotion and mental state that can be achieved through virtue or pleasure. But should it be for the good of the individual or society? Those in favor of virtue point to the Stoic...
17 Maj 202453min
MOCK TRIAL: Should the Courts Restrict Access to the Abortion Pill?
The Supreme Court will soon decide on a case surrounding a medication used for abortion, mifepristone, and whether the drug should continue to be available based on claims of safety and ethical consid...
10 Maj 202453min
Should Elite Universities Reinstate the SAT?
Many colleges during the pandemic decided to make their applications test-optional, but new research has elite colleges rethinking that policy. Those in favor of reinstating say the SAT is the best wa...
3 Maj 202453min
Is Free Speech Threatened on Campus?
Tensions have been ramping up at universities across the country as students continue to protest the war in Gaza. Reports of antisemitism, islamophobia, and harassment have led to concerns that some s...
26 Apr 202453min
Ban the Box: Should We Banish the Criminal History Check Box from Job Applications?
Former criminal offenders in the United States face challenges reentering the job market after incarceration and so-called “Ban the Box” policies aim to fix this. This criminal justice initiative call...
19 Apr 202453min
Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?
The U.S. has provided more than $75 billion in aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia. Some Congress members question whether we have done enough to help, and they say increased funding sustains str...
12 Apr 202453min
