Questions for the week of October 16th

Domestic

Where should the line be drawn when dealing with free speech on college campuses?

Are the Harvey Weinstein accusations enough to finally change Hollywood?

Is the deal brokered between Democrats and President Trump over immigration now in peril?

International 

Should Spain grant Catalonia’s mandate for independence?

What should be done to help alleviate the Constitutional crisis in Congo and get elections scheduled quickly?

With the International Monetary Fund raising its forecasts for world growth in 2017 and 2018, what steps can world leaders take to continue the momentum?

Extra Questions for this week:

I judged at a collegiate speech and debate tournament this past weekend, and these are some of the questions from the econ round. I thought I'd share them here. 

Econ Round 

Will the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new restrictions on payday lending help or hurt American banks? 

What effects with the lower trade deficit, as seen in August, have on the US economy? 

What does Venezuela's cash shortage mean for the future of their economy? 

What kind of effect will Amazon's entry into the brick and mortar retail business have on the market?  

Which steps should the Indian government take in order to spur economic growth? 

Will Elon Mush give in to external pressures and improve his labor relations? 

Questions for the Week of October 9th

Domestic

In light of the increasing number of mass shootings on American soil, should the U.S. redefine its definition of 'domestic terrorism?' 

Should Puerto Rico officially become the 51st state to formalize its relationship with the United States?

Is the Republican tax plan the best option for America?

Does the loss of Luther Strange in the Alabama Republican Senatorial run-off indicate a weakness for entrenched politicians?

International 

What can Cuba do to jumpstart its economy?

Will Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe be the one world leader who is helped by calling for earlier-than-scheduled elections in his country?

Is the South Korean economy stable in light of increased North Korean tension?

What steps can be taken by Brazil to continue it's movement out of recession?