We have a new three part lecture series on the Nietzsche kritik. The lectures are authored by Ralph Paone, 2009 NDT quarterfinalist and leader of the Nietzsche lab at the UT camp.

Part 1 -- Introduction to Nietzsche

Part 2 -- Nietzsche on the Negative

Part 3 -- Answering Nietzsche

The lectures can be purchased individually and are included with our Master & Lecture subscriptions.

The November Public forum update on failed states is available here. Given the number of debates involving climate change and terrorism, you may wish to download the Climate Strategy Guide, the terrorism answers, and the terrorism impact files.

Daily Interlake

Kaitlin Barnes’ hands were freezing.

It always happened when she was nervous.

Instead of sweaty palms, her blood turned to ice.

She had been almost dreading this moment. Barnes was standing in front of a panel of judges, preparing to argue that public health concerns justify compulsory immunizations.

Great Falls Tribune

Resolved: Student debaters are the future leaders of the free world.

That point is arguable for many people, but the hundreds of debaters gathered at C.M. Russell High School on Friday would certainly affirm that topic resolution.

American Chronicle

Nov. 10--WILKES-BARRE -- The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board didn't have to debate whether or not to keep contributing to the Meyers High School Speech and Debate Team.

Kim Borland, who heads the team with his wife Ruth, said there were concerns because it's November and the team has already competed in two tournaments. But the school board hadn't given its annual $20,000 contribution.

Wicked Local West Roxbury

A new study suggests that African-American students who participate in debate leagues earn better grades, are more three times more likely to graduate from high school than similar students who do not join their debate team, and are better prepared for college success.

Dr. Carol R. Johnson, Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools (BPS), has increased the district’s investment in the Boston Debate League (BDL) as a powerful tool for engaging urban students in academically rich activities during school, after school, and during the summer.

News Times

Some of the best students from the Northeast will showcase their research and argue the U.S. nuclear weapons policy in a two-day event in Danbury this weekend.

Western Connecticut State University's award-winning Roger Sherman Debate Society will play host to and compete against 21 visiting college teams in Warner Hall on the university's midtown campus.