This House Supports the growing narrative of “We Are the News" to be dominant (News)
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The “We Are the News” narrative refers to individual-driven journalism. It encompasses the role of everyday individuals as reporters, often bypassing traditional media outlets, and relies heavily on social media platforms for dissemination and discussion.
58%
42%
7 Prop wins
5 Opp wins
probably balanced
Round 2
This House Believes That the top 1% should be compelled to send their children to public schools (Top 1%)
42%
58%
5 Prop wins
7 Opp wins
probably balanced
Round 3
THW not allow western corporations to set up mining in resource-rich countries (Serbia, Mexico, Argentina, Congo, Nigeria, and so on) (Mining)
25%
75%
3 Prop wins
9 Opp wins
imbalanced at 10% level
Round 4
THBT "have it all" feminism has done more harm than good. (Feminism)
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For the purpose of this debate, "have it all" refers to (and is not limited to) the idea that women can have successful careers, raise families, and maintain fulfilling personal lives all at the same time.
67%
33%
8 Prop wins
4 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Quarterfinals
THW work for the manga studio instead of going to business school (Art)
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You are a talented 18-year-old Japanese manga artist who’s recently graduated from high school with good enough marks to get to study business at a good business school. Additionally, you have a webcomic with a relatively successful Patreon following, successful enough to be contacted by a local manga studio to offer you a position.
25%
75%
1 Prop win
3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
Semifinals
THR the premium placed on loyalty (loyalty)
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For the purpose of this debate, loyalty includes but is not limited to being loyal to your friends, family, religion, hobby, values, and so on
100%
2 Prop wins
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
Grand Final
This house supports the narrative that friends are hard to keep after moving countries (friends)
100%
1 Prop win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
U-16 Finals
This house supports the narrative that friends are hard to keep after moving countries (friends)