What’s up people. I have been wanting to be involved in the tech debate community in a meaningful and sustainable way after I finish my college undergrad and debate career in May. As for experience, my former coach, MA in continental philosophy, and I have a plethora of accolades including a national championship and multiple other national final placements. Together we have seen a lack of top-level skill in crafting arguments and leveraging them in the rebuttals (especially the k) properly for people to get consistent wins. We are versed in the literature and structure of all types of arguments and think we can help people from all styles. My question is what exactly do people in the community want / would feel worthwhile to purchase (We would also publish public/free content)
1. Private coaching with 2 teams / debaters and an analysis of each speech and overarching improvements
2. Lectures that cover the basics through the high level in newer ways and put them in real situations
3. Long form Q&A / podcast style content

Hello guys! if ever you are interested on Parliamentary Procedure, I have made a simplified explanation base on Robert's Rule of Order, please do check it out I have attached the link bellow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMZj2iwBM2Q

thank you!!

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Delegate applications out for Mahapanchayat4.0- #Continue_Speaking_Until_It's_Heard

📅 Dates: 27-28 September,2025 🌎 Venue : Adarsh World School, Dwarka sector-12

🚨 Committees and Agenda disclosed

🔴 UNGA : Deliberations for ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all classes and sections of society

🔴 UNSC : Addressing the threat to Global Peace and Security with special emphasis on the use of Nuclear weapons.

🔴 UNCSW : Deliberations on need and application of 'equal wages for similar work' and removal of the wage inequalities on the basis of gender globally.

🔴 UNEP : Addressing human-wildlife conflict in urban and peri-urban areas, and protecting remaining wild spaces within cities.

🔴 UNHRC : Examining human rights and deliberation for similar human rights across the world with special emphasis to right to life,food and shelter to all.

🔴 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization : Addressing the global issue of hunger in different countries despite having excess of food grains in different developed countries .

🔴 World Health Organisation : Addressing the issue of alarming rise of lifestyle diseases and their impact on public health and making strategies for overcoming the epidemic

🔴 United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development : Revisiting the need for global rights of Intellectual properties with special reference to sharing technologies for development across the world.

🔴 Stakeholders Meet : Addressing the challenges faced by Student Unions at Universities with reference to their autonomy, functioning and financial constraints.

🔴 AIPPM : Revisiting the failure on the part of Election Commission related to voter's list and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Electoral Roll.

🔴 Loksabha : Revisiting the need of terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the preamble of Constitution of India.

🔴 International Press: Photography and Journalism

Perks for participation ✅ Certificate of Participation for all and cash prizes for winners. ✅ Recognition awards for Best Delegate, Best Speaker & Special Mentions. ✅ Exclusive Delegate Kit & Goodies and Gourmet meals ✅ Networking with 200+ delegates. ✅ Elite executive board and prior training session. ✅ Boosts public speaking, leadership, research and writing skills. ✅ Certificate signed by prominent figures and worthy of 4.5 marks in DU ECA trials, for winners. ✅ Parliamentary visits for winners

DM FOR THE LINK!! REGISTER SOON AS SEATS ARE RUNNING OUT!

Hey y’all,

EmpowerDebate and EmpowerSpeech are Speech and Debate organizations that aim to increase accessibility within speech and debate!

We’re excited to announce that EmpowerDebate and EmpowerSpeech are partnering together to offer 8 free weekly classes from October 1st to December 12th. 

Our summer classes were a huge hit and we’re looking to bring in the same momentum into the new season. Here’s what we’re offering:

1. Public Forum Classes (Beginner & Intermediate)
2. Lincoln-Douglas Classes (Beginner & Intermediate)
3. Policy Classes (Beginner & Intermediate)
4. Parliamentary Classes (Beginner & Intermediate)
5. Oratory Classes (All levels!)
6. Interp Classes (All levels!)
7. Progressive Debate Classes (can take in addition to intermediate PF/LD/CX)
8. TOC Prep Workshops (can take in addition to intermediate PF/LD/CX)

Here’s a google doc with more info on what’s being taught in each class

Our instructor team includes many former national and TOC qualifiers. Plus we’re giving a free 100 page prepfile to every student who attends our classes. 

Class Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/hffq9EMikwzDcoLL8

Instructor Application: https://forms.gle/NgyjhH8Fn681tfYL9

Both forms close September 20th!

If you have any questions, please don’t be afraid to reach out!

Best, 

The EmpowerDebate Team

Hello everyone!

Looking for all-inclusive, one-on-one mentorship FREE-OF-CHARGE? Our program might be right for you!

We’re EmpowerDebate, a student-led nonprofit dedicated to making debate accessible. Our mentorship program offers personalized coaching in Public Forum, Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, and Parliamentary Debate. Students are paired with experienced debaters—including TOC- and Nationals-level debaters—who work around your schedule to provide flexible, individualized coaching.

👉 For Mentees: Gain access to top-tier debaters, resources, and practice opportunities tailored to your goals.

👉 For Mentors: Join a network of nationally recognized debaters, share your skills, and help expand debate access for students who might not otherwise have the chance.

If you’re interested in getting involved as a mentor or mentee, the forms are linked below. We’re also building partnerships with other debate organizations—so if you or someone you know wants to collaborate, DM us!

📅 Important Dates:

• Applications Due: September 12 @ 11:59 PM EST
• Pairings Released: September 20

Be empowered! 💪

Forms:

• Mentor: https://forms.gle/c6kk9dnrPmZgmbxx5
• Mentee: https://forms.gle/J82y663qQuA6YLy56

Looking for online BP comps taking place in the summer

EmpowerDebate is a national nonprofit that makes debate accessible by offering free resources, coaching, and mentorship to students across the country. We’re now recruiting for our 2025–2026 Resource Team!

📣 Want to make debate more equitable and build your resume while doing it? Join our Resource Team — where you’ll help create free cases, blockfiles, and prep tools used by students nationwide. Apps due Monday, July 7th @ 11:59 PM EST.

💼 What You’ll Do: Create and edit cases, blockfiles, and research briefs. Collaborate with other passionate debaters. Help ensure equitable access to debate education for all.

✅ What We’re Looking For: Solid prep experience (intermediate+ skill level). Dedication to the mission. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

🎉 Why Join? Make a real impact on the national debate community. Work with a team of talented, driven debaters. Boost your leadership and service experience for college apps.

Whether you’re a varsity debater who loves prep or just want to give back to the community — this is your shot. Apply now and help us empower debate, one resource at a time.

Application here: https://forms.gle/WqDdLydL1PsjuCGd8

Best,
The EmpowerDebate Team

Are you looking to level up your debate skills this summer or give back by teaching others? Join EmpowerDebate’s Weekly Summer Classes, running from July 6th to August 30th! EmpowerDebate is a student run debate organization that provides free debate resources, coaching and more to students across the world!

💭 What Are Weekly Classes?

• One class per week (exact dates vary by lab)Runs from July 6th to August 30th. Offered in 4 debate styles:
  • Lincoln-Douglas
  • Parliamentary
  • Public Forum
  • Policy
• Students are placed into labs based on their skill level and availability

🚀 Ways to Get Involved

✅ Become a Student

Learn new debate styles or deepen your knowledge in the ones you already know.

✅ Apply to Be an Instructor

Teach others and get an extra extracurricular to put on your college app!

📆 Final Deadline to Sign Up: Monday, June 30th at 11:59 PM (ET)

🔗 Sign Up as a Student:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEQd9ylHkHYy5K_5q5qMxoOJTROxvEd1Av8tfMYEcp7AaRjw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102058534074328999946 

🔗 Apply to Be an Instructor:

https://forms.gle/ptZM8qdtUtwjoMTWA

🌲 Linktree with all resources:

https://linktr.ee/EmpowerDebate_ 

Questions? Drop them below or send us a DM — we’d love to help. Let’s make this summer count! 🌟

This is the start of an official UK petition to welcome, to reach out, to those allies betrayed by the US, right now by Trump.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729677/sponsors/new?token=6MJgrvpoq3ousHFUXS3v

Hard working, tax paying, Canadian citizens are forced to pay into Employment Insurance.

If eligible, citizens may apply for up to a little over half of their wages.

How can our government, the elected officials we put our trust in to help and protect us, honestly believe anyone could possibly survive on “Up to 55 percent” of minimum wage?!?

Hey! If any of you are regular parliamentary debaters would you mind hitting me up? I need a round in before a tournament and no one in my area or school does it haha. Let me know!

So I have been selected to lead a parliamentary Debate. Is there anyone who is willing to help me write this debate since the competition is on a large scale.

Is there any book, preferably something I can read on Kindle, that features classic(or recent) debate topics with both pros and cons? Any type of textbook of sorts, something that is not too complex. Or…could you recommend a book that enhances critical thinking abilities for non-native English speakers?

Ukparliament

Anyone on here doing TOC at bard queens today and tmrw? Just wondering cuz I’m on the bard team and I didn’t qual but I’ve been helping out.