After CPS Slashes Funding, Chicago Debates Asks For Help Keeping Beloved Program Alive

September 27, 2024 (blockclubchicago.org) - Capacity and impact is being deeply affected by district budget cuts around extracurriculars... Read More

Managing Partner’s Dedication to Giving Students the Opportunities That Shaped His Career

September 19, 2024 (abovethelaw.com) - As it is for many, the lasting impact of debate is personal for NAUDL's previous Board Chair Stuart Singer ... Read More

Young Hispanic Voters Give Their Insight to 2024 Election

September 16, 2024 (CBS News Miami) - In Hispanic Heritage Month, Miami-Dade league debaters talk about the importance of making young voices heard... Read More

Miami-Dade Urban Debate League Students Hope for an Issues-Driven Presidential Debate

September 10, 2024 (CBS News Miami) - Miami-Dade Urban Debaters are invited into the newsroom to share important perspective on the upcoming elections... Read More

First-year Policy Student Makes History as Debate & Speech Champion

Aug 26, 2024 (KRON 4) - In a spotlight interview, Silicon Valley's Chloe Truong shares her journey from public forum debater to policy debate champion... Read More

Five Finalists Selected for 2025-2026 Policy Debate Topic

August 7, 2024 (newsweek.com) - Members of the debate community gather in Des Moines, IA, for a weekend of deliberation with 12 topics to narrow down.... Read More

Chicago League Wins National Award for Advancing Equity in Debate

July 5, 2024 (newsweek.com) - Chicago Debates Executive Director plans to use NSDA award funds to help elevate student leadership initiative ... Read More

New voices upend the status quo in Portland’s high school speech and debate scene

May 25, 2024 (The Oregonian) - Support from Portland Urban Debate League has great impact on local teams... Read More