March 24, 2018
Bob argues that the current LD metagame requires a level of argument flexibility unseen in the history of LD. He predicts this year's TOC champ will demonstrate that flexibility and then isolates three factors that could explain why the metagame is where it is today.
March 21, 2018
Status quo treatment of cheating, bullying, and harassment is murky, sparks conflict, and wrongs debaters (both accused and accusers). Tournaments should put their preferences in writing, specify penalties and procedures, and clearly demarcate roles for enforcing them.
March 12, 2018
Drills and practice debates are the best way to improve your rebuttals! Click for instructions and pointers.
March 10, 2018
This is the fifth edition of Full Strat Disclosure. The goal of this project is to provide a free place to discuss and learn strategy from some of the best. Coaches and judges will discuss a case they either wrote or coached and detail the strategic thinking behind it. On this edition, Whit Jackson will discuss his Cyber AC on the topic “In the United States, national service ought to be compulsory.”
March 5, 2018
Premier Debate's rankings upon the conclusion of the regular season. Congrats to the Top 100!
