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The Best Debate Topics That Sharpen Any Classroom
A durable bank of motions, sorted by difficulty, with the strongest case for each side sketched.
Valentina Sokolov · September 20, 2026
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Debate carries signed argument rather than reporting. Contributors set out a position on a contested economic or legal question, state the evidence it depends on, and address the strongest case against it. Pieces are labeled as opinion and stand apart from the analysis sections. For readers who want the disagreement laid out clearly.
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National Popular Vote Compact Divides State Legislatures
Eighteen states and Washington, D.C. have pledged their electoral votes to the national popular-vote winner, reviving a state-by-state fight over how presidents are chosen.
Lena Fischer · August 13, 2026
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Should the Federal Minimum Wage Rise? Both Sides' Best Case
The $7.25 floor has not moved since 2009 while nearly 20 states raised theirs in January 2026 — the argument is about who is helped and who is priced out.
Valentina Sokolov · August 10, 2026
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Should the Social Security Retirement Age Rise? Both Sides' Best Case
Full retirement age is 67 for those born in 1960 or later; the trust fund's shortfall puts the number back on the table every Congress.
Lena Fischer · July 23, 2026
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Should the U.S. Adopt Universal Basic Income? Both Sides' Best Case
Pilot programs from Stockton to Kenya informed the UBI debate; the argument turns on what cash without conditions does to work, poverty, and the budget.
Lena Fischer · July 9, 2026