The debate tournament called “Axiom Debate Open 2020” was held on the 4/27/2020. You can find all the debate topics that were debated in the tournament in this article. If you are looking for the results, please check the category Other debate tournament results.
Here are the motions:
1 THP a world in which social media platforms use paid subscriptions rather than collect and monetize users’ data
2 THBT progressives are justified in refusing to endorse Joe Biden until he adopts significantly more progressive policies in his campaign platform
3 THBT states should not bail out large corporations with high rates of unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 THBT China should pay reparations to developing nations severely affected by COVID-19
Novice_Final TH, as Dr. Anthony Fauci, would publicly and actively call out Trump whenever he gives false medical advice to the general public.
Open_Quarters Assuming feasibility, THW have all states temporarily cede their sovereignty to international organizations in times of protracted global crisis (e.g. global recessions, pandemics).
Open_Semi TH, as Dr. Anthony Fauci, would publicly and actively call out Trump whenever he gives false medical advice to the general public.
Open_Final THR the widespread use of war-like terminology by world leaders in combating the COVID-19 pandemic
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