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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Run Tiny Affirmatives

3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Run Tiny Affirmatives

They’re frustrating to hit, but they are not viable to run. Here’s why.

StrategyJoseph AbellMay 27, 2020tiny, affirmatives, stoa, ncfca, ld, tp, theoryComment

Resolutional Objections Made Easy

Resolutional Objections Made Easy

This year’s NCFCA resolution is extremely vulnerable to them.

TheoryJoseph AbellJanuary 8, 2020theory, strategy, debate, stoa, ncfca, preventive war, is ethical, resolution, value, lincoln douglas, res, objection, ace, peakComment

The Biggest Problem Facing NSDA LD Right Now

The Biggest Problem Facing NSDA LD Right Now

Later this week, we’re releasing a case for NSDA LDers.

TheoryJoseph AbellNovember 11, 2019nsda, topic, resolution, ld, theory, fossil fuels, subsidy, subsidies, policyComment

Reader Question: Topicality and Funding

Reader Question: Topicality and Funding

We’re diving into some policy theory on this one. Grab your snorkel!

Policy, TheoryJoseph AbellMarch 4, 2019stoa, tp, theory, debate, policy, team, team policy, topicality, extra topicality Comments

5 Ways to Defeat Social Contract Theory

5 Ways to Defeat Social Contract Theory

“Social contract has been a staple philosophy in formal debate since its inception.”

PersuasionJoseph AbellFebruary 18, 2019social, contract, theory, stoa, ncfca, debate, argument, strategy, affirmative, negative, idea Comment

The "When In Conflict" Conflict

The "When In Conflict" Conflict

“This argument is a staple in some regions of the NCFCA and is gaining popularity in the current Stoa LD metagame. Here’s what I think of it.”

TheoryJoseph AbellOctober 29, 2018when in conflict, stoa, ld, theory, debate, resolution, truth-seeking, privacy Comments

The Other 3 Biggest Burden of Proof Myths (and How to Defeat Them)

The Other 3 Biggest Burden of Proof Myths (and How to Defeat Them)

Last time, we discussed three ways that the term “burden of proof” has been tortured beyond recognition. Today, we tackle the other three.

Policy, TheoryJoseph AbellOctober 24, 2018burden, of, proof, burden of proof, policy, theory, confusion, clarity, evidence, affirmative, negative, debate, resolution Comments

3 of the 6 “Burden of Proof” Myths You’ll Hear at the Next Tournament

3 of the 6 “Burden of Proof” Myths You’ll Hear at the Next Tournament

Let’s break down what burden of proof isn’t – and then what it is.

PolicyJoseph AbellOctober 22, 2018Policy, debate, burden of proof, theory, strategy, helpComment

The Five Most Common LD Myths (Part 2)

The Five Most Common LD Myths (Part 2)

Here’s the remaining two big myths I see constantly in value debate. For the first three, click here.

TheoryJoseph AbellOctober 3, 2018ld, value, debate, theory, myths, framework, contention, value link, resolved, resolution, strategy, Case Writing, LD case Comment