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Topic: Poverty

Resolved:  The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.

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Poverty Topic News
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Poverty Topic Overview
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Poverty Websites
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CX Questions
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Glossary of Key Terms
Check out our Glossary of Terms to gain a deeper understanding of the 2009-2010 topic!

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Topic: (UIL) Bailouts

Resolved:  Federal government bailouts of major corporations are just.   

Topic: (NFL) Military conscription

Resolved:  Military conscription is unjust.

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NFL Releases Prospective Topics for 2010

The NFL has announced a list of ten potential topics for 2010.

2009 NFL Nationals Topic Analysis

Read our topic background paper to gain a deeper understanding of the NFL Nationals  topic.

UIL: Background Paper
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Card of the Week
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Guide to Popular Philosophers

This guide will help you understand popular philosophers used in LD debate!

Understanding the Value Criterion
This in-depth discussion of the value criterion will help you understand the function of the criterion and different ways to prove that it achieves your value premise.
Common LD Values
Debate Central has summarized common LD value premises to help you understand basic LD debate.
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