LD
CFL uses NSDA topics for Lincoln Douglas Debate, which can be found here: https://www.speechanddebate.org/topics/
CFL never uses the NSDA November/December LD topic or the NSDA Novice LD topic.
CFL LD topic use is governed by Article XV Section 8 of its bylaws.
2019-2020
NSDA September/October Resolution (will be used October through December)
Resolved: In the United States, colleges and universities ought not consider standardized tests in undergraduate admissions decisions.
NSDA January/February Resolution (will be used January 1 through February 14)
TBA
NSDA March/April Resolution (will be used February 15 through April)
TBA
2018-2019
NSDA September/October Resolution (will be used October through December)
Resolved: In the United States, reporters ought to have the right to protect the identity of confidential sources.
NSDA January/February Resolution (will be used January 1 through February 14)
Resolved: The United States ought not provide military aid to authoritarian regimes.
NSDA March/April Resolution (will be used February 15 through April)
Resolved: The illegal use of drugs ought to be treated as a matter of public health, not of criminal justice.
2017-2018
NSDA September/October Resolution (will be used October through December)
Resolved: In the United States, national service ought to be compulsory.
NSDA January/February Resolution (will be used January 1 through February 14)
Resolved: Plea bargaining ought to be abolished in the United States criminal justice system.
NSDA March/April Resolution (will be used February 15 through April)
Resolved: The United States ought to provide a universal basic income.
2016-2017
NSDA September/October Resolution (will be used October through January)
Resolved: Countries ought to prohibit the production of nuclear power.
NSDA March/April Resolution (will be used February through April)
Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee the right to housing.
2015-2016
NSDA September/October Resolution (will be used October through January)
Resolved: Adolescents ought to have the right to make autonomous medical choices.
NSDA March/April Resolution (will be used February through April)
Resolved: The United States ought to promote democracy in the Middle East.