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• Environmental Conservation
• Environmental Ethics
• Animals

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Should we stop trying to resurrect extinct animals and focus only on saving living ones?

Recent advances in genetics and biotechnology have made it increasingly possible for scientists to pursue "de-extinction" projects, which aim to bring back extinct species...

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• Stance
• DotM
• Social Media
• Digital Privacy
• Work

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Focus on balancing an employer's desire to make informed hiring decisions with an individual's right to privacy, self-expression, and protection from unfair judgment.

Should employers be allowed to consider social media activity before hiring?

Social media has become a significant part of modern life, with many people sharing their opinions, interests, achievements, and personal experiences online. As a...

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• Policy
• DotM
• Community
• Society
• policy

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Consider whether the benefits are strong enough to justify making it mandatory rather than voluntary.

Every citizen should have a year of mandatory public service.

Some countries require citizens to complete a period of public service, while others rely entirely on volunteers. Public service can include military service, emergency...

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Should adult children have obligations toward aging parents?

Claim: Adult children should have obligations to aging parents because parents invest years of care and sacrifice, creating a duty of support later in life....

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• Policy
• DotM
• Ethics
• Community Development
• Education

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Focus on the difference between having the ability to help and having the obligation to help.

Should high performers be required to mentor others?

High performers in schools, workplaces, sports teams, or other organizations often possess valuable skills and knowledge that can help others improve. Organizations increasingly use...

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• Stance
• DotM
• Digital Privacy
• Relationships

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Focus on what should be the norm in relationships, not just what works for a specific couple. Choose whether trust is strengthened more by sharing location or by not expecting access to it.

Should couples share location with each other by default?

With smartphones making real-time location sharing easier than ever, many couples use it for convenience, safety, and peace of mind. Others see it as...

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• Stance
• DotM
• Affordable Housing
• Economics
• Community

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Argue beyond just housing, examine the long-term social and economic effects of mixed-income communities, including impacts on education, public services, community relationships, and individual freedom of choice.

Should neighbourhoods have mandatory mixing policies across income groups?

Mandatory income-mixing policies are government measures that encourage or require neighbourhoods to include housing options for people from different income levels, instead of allowing...

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• Proposal
• DotM
• Culture
• Lifestyle
• Change

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Define what counts as a "major lifestyle change" and explain why its impact would be positive or negative.

Should people be required to experience at least one major lifestyle change every decade?

Many people spend decades living in the same place, working similar jobs, and following familiar routines. Some argue that experiencing a major lifestyle change—such...

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• Free-Form
• DotM
• Culture
• Sustainable Cities

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Is architectural beauty more important than efficiency?

Cities, buildings, and public spaces are often designed with competing priorities in mind. Some argue that architecture should prioritize beauty, cultural identity, and the...

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• Policy
• DotM
• Social Media
• Cybersecurity
• Data Privacy

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The best arguments often explore whether users have a right to understand how recommendations shape their online experiences and whether meaningful explanations can be provided without compromising privacy and security.

Should platforms be required to show why content is recommended?

Social media platforms, video-sharing websites, and streaming services use algorithms to recommend content based on user activity, preferences, and engagement patterns. Supporters of requiring...

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• Proposal
• DotM
• Law
• Family
• Children

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Strong debates often focus on which parts of the adoption process may be unnecessarily complicated and which safeguards are essential for protecting children and families long-term.

Should adoption processes be simplified?

Adoption allows children who cannot be cared for by their biological families to join permanent homes with adoptive parents. Many people argue that adoption...

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• Proposal
• 
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• Bioethics
• Global Studies
• Society

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Is extending human lifespan desirable for society?

Advances in medicine, biotechnology, and aging research have made it increasingly plausible that human lifespan could be significantly extended in the future. This raises...

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• Stance
• DotM
• Health
• Healthcare Technology
• Life

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Separate healthy awareness from unhealthy obsession with context or examples. The strongest arguments will focus on where the line exists between using data as a helpful tool and becoming psychologically dependent on constant measurement.

Is constant self-tracking (sleep, steps, mood) harmful in the long run?

With the rise of fitness apps, health-monitoring technology and their influence on our media, many people now track aspects of their daily lives such...

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• Policy
• DotM
• Schools
• Life

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Strong arguments usually distinguish between productive gap years that involve work, volunteering, or skill-building, and what students might benefit from.

Should gap years be encouraged before university?

A gap year, usually taken after high school, is when students delay entering university to travel, work, volunteer, or pursue personal interests and experiences....

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• Stance
• DotM
• Mental Health
• Ethics
• Global Health Policy

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Try focusing on where the line should be drawn between public health intervention and personal autonomy. Focus on explaining not just whether governments should have the authority to require something so personal, but also on the benefits/implications of such policy.

Should individuals be required to undergo regular therapy as part of public health policy?

Mental health has become a major public health concern worldwide, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness, and stress-related disorders, especially among younger...

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• Stance
• DotM
• Fast Fashion
• Economics
• sustainability

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Strong arguments will explore whether governments should prioritize sustainability for reduced economic output and vice versa for consumers.

Should fast fashion be heavily taxed to reduce overconsumption?

Fast fashion brands produce cheap, trend-focused clothing at a fast pace, encouraging consumers to frequently buy and replace items. Supporters of heavily taxing fast...

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• Proposal
• DotM
• Sports
• Wealth Disparity
• Money

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Avoid focusing only on the huge numbers athletes earn. A strong arguments usually explain why those salaries exist.

Are sports salaries justified?

Professional athletes in major sports leagues often earn salaries worth millions of dollars each year. Following the Milan-Cortina Olympics and other international events like...

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• Stance
• DotM
• Educational Technology
• Education Policy
• AI in Education

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Don’t just argue whether AI is “good” or “bad.” Focus on what exams are actually meant to measure, and whether AI changes or undermines that purpose!

Should students be allowed to use AI tools in exams?

Artificial intelligence tools such as chatbots, AI writing assistants, and problem-solving systems have become increasingly accessible to students in recent years. As AI continues...

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• Stance
• DotM
• Tourism
• Global Economy
• Cultural Sustainability

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Choose a clear side early on, but acknowledge the strongest point from the opposition before explaining why your position still outweighs it overall!

Should cities limit tourism?

Tourism brings major economic benefits to cities around the world, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and promoting cultural exchange. However, in recent years, many...

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• Policy
• DotM
• Ethics
• Mental Health Support
• Work

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Avoid reducing the debate to “companies should care” vs “people should handle it themselves”! Strong arguments could explore responsibility, practicality, workplace impact, and how mental health support could affect both employees and employers long term, focusing on one to develop it properly.

Should employers be required to provide mental health support?

Mental health has become an increasingly important issue in modern workplaces, especially as burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression continue to affect employees across many...

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