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Monday, April 10, 2006 12:00 AM

The great debate

At the world championships of high school debate, teenage Demosthenes spouted off about sex, politics and house parties.
By Mark Oppenheimer

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  • Sunday, April 9, 2006 07:44 PM

    If you are interested in a politically progressive debate

    All forms of debate, I believe, are essential to a democratic practice and ethos, and all young people should take part in debate at some point in their lives. However, it might be interesting for people to look at another form of debate, academic policy debate. This type of debate is not just for private schools, and is a serious staging ground for politically motivated young people. Also, most of the people who participate in academic policy debate are on the left of most issues.

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