Our Topic Briefs for the LD and PF September/October topics are now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

LD Briefs

PF Briefs

The September/October LD topic is Resolved: Outer space colonization is a moral imperative.

The September/October PF topic is Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction.

Our Topic Previews for the LD and PF September/October topics are now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

LD Briefs

PF Briefs

The September/October LD topic is Resolved: Outer space colonization is a moral imperative.

The September/October PF topic is Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction.

The full topic briefs will be released within the next two weeks — we’ll notify you as soon as they’re ready.

• Public Forum: Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction.

• Lincoln-Douglas: Resolved: Outer space colonization is a moral imperative.

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Our Topic Briefs for the PF and LD NSDA Nationals topics are now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

LD Briefs

PF Briefs

The NSDA LD topic is Resolved: Democracies ought to prioritize the protection of civil liberties over national security.

The NSDA PF topic is Resolved: The United States is justified in using force to remove authoritarian leaders from power.

Our Topic Brief for the PF April topic is now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

PF Briefs

The April PF topic is - “Resolved: The United States should eliminate the President’s authority to deploy military forces abroad without Congressional approval.”

Our Topic Preview for the PF April topic is now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

PF Briefs

The April PF topic is - “Resolved: The United States should eliminate the President’s authority to deploy military forces abroad without Congressional approval.”

The full topic briefs will be available within the next 2 weeks!

We are pleased to announce our 2026 VBI Texas session, done in collaboration with UT Debate.

VBI Texas - June 28th to July 11t at the University of Texas at Austin (Public Forum & Lincoln-Douglas). Open to debaters of all experience levels, with a curriculum designed for students looking to excel on the national and/or Texas circuit.

We will be announcing brand new curriculum elements, dedicated tracks, and our 2026 staff in the coming weeks!

Use the code EARLYBIRD2026 by March 1st to receive a $150 discount!

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LD Briefs

PF Briefs

The January/February LD topic is Resolved: The United States military ought to abide by the principle of non-intervention.

The January PF topic is Resolved: The United States federal government should ban corporate acquisition of single-family residences.

LD Briefs

PF Briefs

The January/February LD topic is Resolved: The United States military ought to abide by the principle of non-intervention.

The January PF topic is Resolved: The United States federal government should ban corporate acquisition of single-family residences.

The full topic briefs will be available within the next 2 weeks!

Our Topic Brief for the PF February topic is now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

PF Briefs

The February PF topic is: “Resolved: The Federal Trade Commission should establish a federal regulatory framework for sports betting.”

We are pleased to announce our 2026 dates and locations:

VBI California (Four Week) - July 13th-August 9th at the University of San Diego (Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas). Our new four-week program features an intense, dedicated curriculum focused on research skills and drilling, with a top lab staffed by leading minds in collegiate and high school debate. Designed for serious debaters seeking an intense experience.

VBI California (Accelerator) - July 13th-July 26th at the University of San Diego (Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas). Open to debaters of all experience levels, with particular emphasis on building strong fundamentals for newer debaters.

VBI California (Flagship) - July 27th-August 9th at the University of San Diego (Public Forum, Lincoln Douglas, and World Schools Debate). Our two-week session for experienced debaters. This session will focus on the September/October topics, announced on August 1st.

VBI Texas - June 28th-July 11th (Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas) Registration opening soon!

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Our Topic Briefs for the PF January and LD January/February topics are now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

LD Briefs

PF Briefs

The January/February LD topic is: “Resolved: The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral.”

The January PF topic is: “Resolved: The People’s Republic of China should substantially reduce its international extraction of natural resources.”

Our Topic Previews for the PF January and LD January/February topics are now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

LD Briefs

PF Briefs

The January/February LD topic is: “Resolved: The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral.”

The January PF topic is: “Resolved: The People’s Republic of China should substantially reduce its international extraction of natural resources.”

The full topic briefs will be available within the next 2 weeks!

Our Topic Briefs for the PF and LD November/December topics are now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

LD Briefs

PF Briefs

The November/December LD topic is: “Resolved: The United States ought to rewild substantial tracts of land.”

The November/December PF topic is: “Resolved: The United States federal government should require technology companies to provide lawful access to encrypted communications.”

Our Topic Previews for the PF and LD November/December topics are now available to our brief subscription members and purchasers!

LD Briefs

PF Briefs

The November/December LD topic is: “Resolved: The United States ought to rewild substantial tracts of land.”

The November/December PF topic is: “Resolved: The United States federal government should require technology companies to provide lawful access to encrypted communications.”

The full topic briefs will be available within the next 2 weeks!