During our Online Spring National Open we announced the resolutions for the upcoming (2025-2026) season. Use the buttons below to hear the announcements with a brief introduction, and visit our Team Policy and Value Debate webpages to find background papers.
Watch for information on resolution-specific resources and education events that will be offered through the NCFCA Shop.
Value Resolution Background Paper
Policy Resolution Background Paper
Why no voting?
Reminder: For the 2025-2026 Season, we introduced a new way for our affiliates to participate in selecting debate resolutions. Rather than voting on resolution choices, we opened a three-month window for affiliates to submit suggested resolution proposals. This opportunity was featured repeatedly in our weekly update emails and on our website throughout the summer of 2024. Our resolution committees then evaluated the combined 59 suggestions they received, conducted extensive research, and selected the ones we have announced. We made this change in procedure to keep the affiliate participation we value while giving our education team volunteers adequate time to work on quality resources for the season.
Watch for your opportunity after the National Championship to submit resolution ideas for the 2026-2027 season. The form will ask you to support your suggestion with potential affirmative and negative frameworks and key sources, so get started now on researching your ideas.
