by Joshua Anumolu | Jun 23, 2017 | Soapbox
After competing recently at NCFCA Nationals, I am filled with regret about all the mistakes I made and all the things I “could have” done better. Life is filled with regret. We constantly make decisions that we later wish we didn’t make. With a mixture of nostalgia...
by Thaddeus Tague | Jun 19, 2017 | Stoa, Stoa Resolutions
Nowhere in the legislative landscape that constitutes the geopolitical makeup of America’s governing body is the mechanics of “efficient policy” more scrutinized (on a federal, municipal, and even local level) than in every single policy dealing with mass...
by Joshua Hu | Jun 16, 2017 | Fiat, Inherency, Topicality
In both debate circles and the “real-world”, it’s a shame that bad arguments prevail. But it’s not the blatantly false arguments which remain; rather, it’s the appealing and seemingly simple points which misguide listeners and debaters alike. These arguments become...
by Noah Farley | Jun 13, 2017 | Coaching a Club
Value vs. Policy- a foundational conflict, like the one between liberty and security, or that between deontology and consequentialism (now you can probably tell which side I fall on). While individual debaters have to rely on their experiences and feelings in order...
by Joshua Hu | Jun 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has gotten quite the bad rap from the homeschool community (and some of it is certainly legitimate), but it’s not as bad as many make it out to be. In fact, there are many great educational opportunities you can gain...
