Motions

High School Finals

  • 1
    THR the emphasis on nationalism in multiethnic and multicultural states. (ex. Philippines, Rwanda)
  • 2
    THR the glorification of overseas Filipino workers
  • 3
    THR the rise of the commercialization of indigenous culture
  • Novice Finals

  • 1
    THW distance from the best friend
  • 2
    TH as jake would actively be a homewrecker
  • 3
    THW choose to forgo the surgery
  • Grand Final

  • 1
    THP a world without the emphasis on individuals finding their meaning in life
  • 2
    THW abandon all attempts to remember in favor of starting a new life
  • 3
    Without foresight, THW choose to be born in a world where there is no emphasis on individuals being special or unique rather than a world where individuals are encouraged and defined to be special and distinctive.
  • Semifinals

  • 1
    THW prohibit export bans and restrictions on essential goods
  • 2
    TH as Prigozhin regrets their decision in staging the mutiny.
  • 3
    THBT it is in the interests of the Arctic Council to overturn its refusal to cooperate with Russia.
  • Quarterfinals

  • 1
    THBT failing economies should prioritize the subsidization of existing start ups over bailing out corporations
  • 2
    In countries with high poverty rates, THW focus on the allocation of economic assistance to businesses instead of individuals
  • 3
    THBT developing countries should prioritize economic redistribution over rapid economic growth
  • Round 5

  • 1
    THS the use of religion in promoting climate sustainability
  • 2
    THR the active opposition against nuclear energy and the subsequent denuclearization of energy
  • 3
    THBT the emphasis on the rights of future generations has failed the environmental movement
  • Round 4

  • 1
    THW ban the use of arbitration clauses in contracts involving corporations and private entities.
  • 2
    THW remove the statute of limitations
  • 3
    THS the existence of religious courts
  • Round 3

  • 1
    IN MODERN WESTERN DEMOCRACIES, THBT THE MINORITY GROUPS SHOULD ABANDON THE NARRATIVE THAT ITS MEMBERS MUST CULTURALLY DECOLONIZE THEMSELVES TO BE LIBERATED FROM OPPRESSION
  • 2
    IN POST DICTATORIAL STATES, THW ACTIVELY DESTROY ALL MEDIA THAT POSITIVELY PORTRAYS PAST DICTATORS
  • 3
    THR THE DRAMATIZATION OF THE LIVES OF PROMINENT HISTORICAL FIGURES (E.G. HENERAL LUNA, HAMILTON)
  • Round 2

  • 1
    THS the villainization of hyper-femininity in media (e.g. Sharpay Evans from High School Musical, Regina George from Mean Girls)
  • 2
    THBT the global rise of KPop has done more harm than good to Asian artists and content creators.
  • 3
    TH Opposes the creation of reality tv shows that seek to resolve conflict in existing romantic relationships (ex. The Ultimatum)
  • Round 1

  • 1
    THBT the integration of trans issues into the feminist movement's advocacy has done more harm than good to the strategy of the movement.
  • 2
    THR the demonization of men in feminist rhetoric and media
  • 3
    THR the emphasis on the payment of care work (e.g. household chores, child care) in feminist discourse