Questions for the week of April 13th

Domestic

What does Judge Jill Karofsky winning a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court mean for Trump’s reelection chances in the state?

Should any action be taken in response to Trump’s firing of Inspector General Michael Atkinson?

Once air travel returns to “normal”, what should airlines do to reassure passengers of their safety?

International

What effect will the OPEC+ countries cutting oil production have on the world economy?

What steps should Asian countries facing increased infection rates do to slow the spread of covid-19?

Should there be a worldwide crackdown on disaster profiteers?

Questions for the week of March 30th

Domestic

What can be done to help workers furloughed during the covid-19 pandemic?

What should governors be doing to prepare states not yet inundated with covid-19 cases?

Will the bailout do enough to protect the American economy?

International

What should be done to alleviate medical supply shortages around the world that are causing diplomatic fights between countries?

Should other countries be following South Korea’s example of responding to the pandemic?

What lessons did the world learn from China’s fight against coivd-19?

Message about the global pandemic

We here at Forensics U know that your sense of normalcy, lives and competition seasons have been upended by the outbreak of covid-19. As the severity keeps escalating, and more people are affected, it makes us realize how privileged we were to operate in a world in which different schools, individuals, and types of people are able to gather for something as inspiring as speech and debate competition. 

Many of the important things we advocate for, care about, and uphold, including social justice, human wellbeing, and helping our fellow humans have confronted us in a very real way. Take time to reach out and care for the fellow humans in your life. 

With that being said, we also understand the need to try and regain that sense of normalcy and personal improvement while continuing to learn and grow. For that reason, we will still be posting weekly content to Forensics U. We hope to soon return to a world where virtual tournaments are unnecessary and we can gather together in person, learn together, and compete in this activity we love.