February 6, 2020

Durability and Fiat Questions on Jan/Feb 2020

In this article Kenan breaks down what durable fiat is, and what (if any) limitations it might face.
April 2, 2019

Lincoln-Douglas Debate, explained

In this article, Kenan lays out the basics of what Lincoln-Douglas is and why you might be interested in it as a student, a parent, or a teacher.
March 6, 2019

March/April Topic Analysis (Patrick Fox)

Guest author Patrick Fox gives everyone a run-down on the new March/April topic. Great additional reading for anyone looking to get a leg up for their next state or local tournament.
February 7, 2019

4 Ways to Adapt to Split Panels (Kenan Anderson)

In this article, Kenan breaks down how to adapt to "split panels" where you have 1 or more lay judge along with judges with significant circuit experience.
January 23, 2019

How to Answer Narrow Plans (Kenan Anderson)

In this article, Kenan breaks down some strategies on how to be prepared to answer narrow plans. From Cameroon to Honduras, Kenan takes you beyond the generic T-Shell and Kritik strategy about how you can write high quality answers that'll be useful against almost any plans.
January 16, 2019

Breaking Onto The Circuit (Noah Gallagher)

In this article guest author, Noah Gallagher describes the challenges he faced as he led his team in establishing a circuit presence for the first time. He also outlines how the LD community can make the activity more accessible.
April 23, 2018

Drill of the Week – Pre-Round Prep (TOC Edition)

Drills and practice debates are the best way to improve your rebuttals! Click for instructions and pointers.
March 12, 2018

Drill of the Week – Responding to Spec Theory

Drills and practice debates are the best way to improve your rebuttals! Click for instructions and pointers.
November 29, 2017

Drill of the Week – Going for the Disad

Drills and practice debates are the best way to improve your rebuttals! Click for instructions and pointers.
October 25, 2017

Drill of the Week – Debating Non-T Affs

Drills and practice debates are the best way to improve your rebuttals! Click for instructions and pointers.
October 20, 2017

Drill of the Week – Framework Refutation

Drills and practice debates are the best way to improve your rebuttals! Click for instructions and pointers.
August 17, 2017

Debate for All: Word Economy (Tess Welch)

What is word economy? How can debaters improve it? Read Tess Welch's new "Debate For All" piece.