Three Common Misunderstandings of Fiat

“Fiat” is a Latin word meaning “Let it be
done.” In debate, “fiat” refers to a debater’s right to assume that her
advocacy will happen. In other words, when a debater runs a plan or a
counterplan, she does not have to argue that the plan is likely to happen. She…

Rehab Topic Analysis Book (from 02/03) Available in VB Store

Three Framework Arguments That Aren’t Worth Your Time

Space in your AC is a precious commodity. You have six
minutes to lay out the bulk of your argumentative arsenal, and prepare to
withstand a host of more or less predictable Negative strategies. Many
Affirmative debaters make the core of…

VBT 2013: January 12–14, 2013 — Register Now

Registration is now open for the Victory Briefs Tournament 2013, to be held on the…

NFL Announces New Resolutions

Jan/Feb LD: Resolved: Rehabilitation ought to be valued above retribution in the United States criminal justice system.

Jan PF: Resolved: On balance, the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission harms the election process.

Jan 2013 PF Topic Analysis Book Available

The Jan 2013 Topic Analysis book regarding Citizens United is now available.