LD

CFL uses NSDA topics for Lincoln Douglas Debate, which can be found here: https://www.speechanddebate.org/topics/

CFL never uses the NSDA Novice LD topic.

CFL LD topic use is governed by Article XV Section 8 of its Membership Code, which reads as follows:

A. LD tournaments held September to December shall use the NSDA topic for the month during which they are held (except as in sub-section B and C of this section).

B. LD tournaments held January 1 through February 14 shall use the NSDA LD January/February topic.

C. LD tournaments held February 15 through May shall use the NSDA LD March/April topic.

2019-20

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

2018-19

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.

2017-18

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.

2016-17

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.

2015-16

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.