Homework: Online Debate Classes
2025-2026 Season
Homework & Research
Online Class Homework Page
In each session, we debate new topics using a variety of debate styles. Currently, our focus has been on the skills debate style. This page contains the homework and training videos for the online debate classes.
Information for Online Debate Classes & Events
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87012680166?pwd=YDTAsA1No8RlxSWC1exIZiZk1rMqhO.1 (pw: 21stdb8)
Classes = Mondays (5:30 PM), & Wednesdays (5:00 PM).
Topic-Specific Debate Research (ALL)
Current Debate Topics (NOV-DEC 2025):
Previous Debate Topics (2024-2025):
Online Debate Class Homework
UPCOMING DEBATE TOURNAMENTS (All = Online) [Events Page!]
1. [Click Here] Concordia (Dec 13) Topic = Social Media is Harmful to Democracy.
2. [Click Here] Olympiad (Dec 19-20) Topic = Lawful Access to Encrypted Communications.
3. [Click Here] NOF “Ruby” (Dec 20) Topic = Social Media is Harmful to Democracy.
4. [Click Here] NOF “Pine” (Dec 22-29) Topics = [New Topics (Dec 1st)] (We submit video recordings of the speeches).
Upload Folder (Speech Recordings): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Q5ytX8xq_h0q5Tp_wMFJk_EPi34Tyfcd
MON Debate Class at 5:30 PM (PF & LD):
[Assigned Platform Topics] “Assigned Platform” a 3-minute speech (w/ sources!). Topics are announced on the first of the month.
Topics (Jan 2026): Biometric Authentication, Emotion-Detecting AI, Ghost Kitchens, Gig Economy, Libraries, Political Memes, Satellites, Smart Textiles, Synthetic Biology, & Urban Planning. [Topics Explained (PDF)].
Resources: [Assigned Platform (Audio)], [Assigned Platform (Video)], & [Guide: Assigned Platform (PDF)].
Upload Speech Recordings: [Upload Folder (Google)], or [WeTransfer (billeddy@gmail.com)].
Upcoming Events (Click to Register): [NOF (Feb ??)], & [NOF+ (Feb ??)], [NOF (Mar ??)], & [NOF+ (Mar ??)].
[Topic-01 (NOF = PF & LD)] The United States ought to require that self-driving cars replace human drivers on public roads. [Listen (2 min)]
Required Reading: Self-Driving Vehicles (Pros & Cons), HMDC Presents, January 2026.
[Report (PDF)]. [Info-01], [Info-02], [Info-03], [Info-04], [Info-05]. [Comic-01], [Comic-02], & [Comic-03].
Required Videos: Requiring Self-Driving Vehicles, HMDC Presents (Video Series), January 2026.
[Overview], [Background], [PRO Side], & [CON Side].
Podcast (Optional): Requiring Self-Driving Vehicles, HMDC Presents (Audio Series), January 2026.
[Short (5+ min)], [Medium (10+ min)], & [Long (20+ min)].
Research Packets: [None for this topic!].
Sample Outlines: [Arguments], [Rebuttals], [Rejoinders], & [Voting Issues]. <= Later! [Shared Folder (Google)].
Upcoming Events (Click to Register): [NOF (Feb ??)], & [NOF+ (Feb ??)], [NOF (Mar ??)], & [NOF+ (Mar ??)].
[Topic-02 (NSDA = PF)] Federal Regulations (FTC) for Sports Betting. [Listen (2 min)].
Essay: Federal Regulations (FTC) for Sports Betting (Pros & Cons), LLM Article, January 2026 [Report (PDF)] & [Infographic].
Videos: Federal Regulations (FTC) for Sports Betting, HMDC Presents (Video Series), January 2026. [Background], [PRO], & [CON].
Podcast (Optional): Federal Regulations (FTC) for Sports Betting, HMDC Presents (Audio Series), JAN 2026
[Short (5+ min)], [Medium (10+ min)], & [Long (20+ min)].
Sample Outlines: [Arguments], [Rebuttals], [Rejoinders], & [Voting Issues]. <= Soon! [Shared Folder (Google)].
Research Packets: [Champion Briefs], [Debate Track-1], [Debate Track-2], [Forensics Files] & [Victory Briefs].
Upcoming Events (Click to Register): [Harvard (Feb 13-15)].
TUE Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
WED Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF & Crossfire Only):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
THU Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
FRI Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF & LD):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] & [Lincoln Douglas] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
Debate-Specific Resources (Videos & PDFs)
The following sets of videos and PDFs (and possibly links to other websites) are designed to help debaters better understand the various responsibilities in debate. Such things as writing debate cases, speaking more confidently, and/or meeting the burdens by understanding the need for proof, refutation, and rejoinders. There are many skills that are used in debate, so it is our hope that these videos can assist you in having a deeper understanding. Thanks!
Debate "Explainer" Videos (& Resources):
"Public Forum Debate" Videos (& Resources):
Contact Information (for Coach Bill)
Bill Eddy (aka “Coach Bill”),
billeddy@21stcenturydebate.org
714.655.8135 (I prefer text)*
*When contacting me, please include your name and class information (day/time). Thanks!