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
Is Religion a Force for Good?
Religion has long shaped human civilization, and many have wondered whether it’s good for society. Those who argue “yes” say it offers a sense of identity and belonging and provides a moral compass to...
5 Apr 202453min
Childhood Obesity Guidelines: Good Medicine or Too Extreme?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new guidelines to address childhood obesity, affecting over 14 million children, including recommendations for weight loss medications and surgery....
29 Mars 202453min
Should the US Ban Tik Tok?
With one billion active users across more than 150 countries, TikTok is by many measures one of the world’s most successful video apps — and half of Americans use it. The House of Representatives has ...
22 Mars 202453min
Does Taylor Swift Deserve Her Billion Dollar Fortune?
Taylor Swift achieved her billionaire status because of her talent, work ethic, and support from her fans. But some question whether any individual should be able to accumulate so much wealth. Those a...
15 Mars 202453min
Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?
American women are, on average, paid 84 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Department of Labor. This wage gap has persisted despite near-record rates of women’s participation in the lab...
8 Mars 202453min
Has Citizens United Undermined Democracy?
In a high-stakes presidential election year, in partnership with the Newt and Jo Minow Debate Series at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Open to Debate is taking a look at more than a decade o...
1 Mars 202457min
