We’ve written a free affirmative case for Stoa’s 2019-20 LD resolution.

Case WritingJoseph AbellMarch 15, 2020debate, stoa, ncfca, nsda, case, free, affirmative, negative, multiculturalism, assimilation, culture, ought to value, ld, lincoln, douglasComment

Free Case: Sun Tzu Objection

We’ve written a resolutional objection for NCFCA LDers.

Case WritingJoseph AbellFebruary 7, 2020ncfca, ld, debate, case, preventive, war, ethical, res, objection, topic, cases, strategies, art of war, neg, aff, stoa, nsdaComment

Reader Question: Tiny Affirmatives

“In my region, people run tiny affirmative cases that barely change anything.”

StrategyJoseph AbellJanuary 26, 2020reader, question, disadvantages, policy, case, debate, stoa, ncfca, nsda, cases, strategyComment

4 Tips for Winning with Resolutional Objections

If you want to take one to your next tournament, here are some tips to maximize your win rate.

Advanced, Case WritingJoseph AbellJanuary 15, 2020ncfca, stoa, preventive war, ace peak, debate, res, objection, case, kritik, joseph, abellComment

Free Case: Batman and Hegemony

We’ve written an affirmative case for NCFCA LD.

Case WritingJoseph AbellDecember 31, 2019ncfca, ld, case, free, coach joseph, preventive war, ethical, debate, topicComment

Free Case: The Marketplace of Ideas

Stoa LDers are debating the following resolution: “Culture ought to value assimilation over multiculturalism.”

Case WritingJoseph AbellNovember 25, 2019ld, ncfca, stoa, debate, culture, multiculturalism, assimilation, cultural, resolution, free, case, topic, value, ace peak Comment

Free Case: End Fossil Fuel Subsidies

This case works for both NCFCA and NSDA resolutions.

Case WritingJoseph AbellNovember 14, 2019nsda, ld, fossil fuels, debate, ncfca, stoa, tp, team policy, case, free, energy policy, substantial reformComment

(Reader Question) Special Delivery Part 1: Universal Skills

Welcome to the first installment of an 8-part series on likability.

PersuasionJoseph AbellOctober 25, 2019stoa, ncfca, debate, case, delivery, likability, persuasion, reader questionComment

The Surprise Strategy Guidebook (Part Two)

Here are the final three keys.

StrategyJoseph AbellOctober 7, 2019stoa, debate, case, ncfca, nsda, policy, team, league, strategy Comments

The Surprise Strategy Guidebook (Part One)

Here’s what you need to know to be excellent.

StrategyJoseph AbellSeptember 30, 2019stoa, ncfca, surprise, case, joseph, abell, ace, peak, nsdaComment

The Early Season Playbook

Lesser competitors are taking this time off. But not you.

ResearchJoseph AbellSeptember 2, 2019stoa, ncfca, debate, strategy, planning, case, research, nsdaComment

Argument Tier List Aff: NCFCA LD

We’re hitting major competitive season, and it’s time to take a look at the state of the metagame for the NCFCA LD Resolution.

StrategyDrew MagnessMarch 13, 2019ncfca, ld, case, fair trade, free trade, resolution, strategy, metagameComment

Stoa LD Case: The Origami Army

Here’s a free negative case for Stoa LDers.

AdvancedJoseph AbellFebruary 22, 2019stoa, ld, case, free, value, intrinsic worth, privacy, truth-seekingComment

We've Released a Case for Stoa TP

We’re creating a new federal body. Yes, you read that right.

Case Writing, StrategyJoseph AbellJanuary 18, 2019stoa, tp, free, case, 1AC, 2019, foreign aid, substantially reform its foreign aidComment

Free Case: The Humanity Principle

Merry Christmas! Here’s a free affirmative case for NCFCA LDers.

Should You Keep Your Case Secret?

Case secrecy is a universal concern, and there isn’t a simple answer to it. Here are some principles to help you decide.

StrategyJoseph AbellDecember 3, 2018debate, case, secret, secrecy, policy, strategy, clubComment

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