This house supports the rise of students taking gap years before and during their post-secondary education (Education)
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A gap year is a planned break, typically taken between stages of formal education, during which individuals pursue activities such as travel, work, volunteering, or skill development.
45%
55%
5 Gov wins
6 Opp wins
probably balanced
14%
14%
3 Gov vetoes
3 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 2
This house supports radical honesty* in relationships (e.g., familial, romantic, platonic) (Relationships)
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Radical honesty refers to sharing everything, not holding back harsh truths, opening up about all feelings.
36%
64%
4 Gov wins
7 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
18%
18%
4 Gov vetoes
4 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 3
This house supports the rise of political outsiders (Politics)
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A political outsider is a person who has not previously held a significant position within politics. They may have backgrounds in business, activism, entertainment, or other fields outside of politics.
36%
64%
4 Gov wins
7 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
14%
14%
3 Gov vetoes
3 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 4
This house believes that superteams have done more harm than good (Sports)
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A superteam is a sports team made by bringing together many star players, often from different teams, so that the team has a very high chance of winning.
55%
45%
6 Gov wins
5 Opp wins
probably balanced
18%
18%
4 Gov vetoes
4 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 5
This house believes that paintings damaged by activists should be displayed with the damage rather than restored (Environment)
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In recent years, activists have targeted famous artworks in museums to draw attention to political and environmental issues. Actions have included throwing substances such as soup, paint or glue at paintings and frames.
27%
73%
3 Gov wins
8 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
14%
14%
3 Gov vetoes
3 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
18-and-Under Finals
This house would create a market for organs (Healthcare)
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In most countries, the sale of human organs is illegal, and organs are donated voluntarily. A market for organs would allow individuals to receive financial compensation for donating organs, such as kidneys.
100%
1 Gov win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
50%
50%
1 Gov veto
1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive
16-and-Under Main Break Semifinals
This house opposes the narrative that suffering is required for success (Culture)
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In many cultures, success is often associated with hardship, sacrifice, long working hours, and emotional or physical suffering. This narrative appears in areas such as education, careers, sports, and the arts.
100%
0 Gov wins
2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
25%
25%
1 Gov veto
1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive
16-and-Under Main Break Finals
This house would create a market for organs (Healthcare)
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In most countries, the sale of human organs is illegal, and organs are donated voluntarily. A market for organs would allow individuals to receive financial compensation for donating organs, such as kidneys.
100%
1 Gov win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
16-and-Under Rookie Finals
This house would ban corporate donations on political campaigns (Politics)
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In many countries, corporations are allowed to donate money to political parties or election campaigns, either directly or indirectly.
100%
0 Gov wins
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
15-and-Under Semifinals
This house opposes the narrative that suffering is required for success (Culture)
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In many cultures, success is often associated with hardship, sacrifice, long working hours, and emotional or physical suffering. This narrative appears in areas such as education, careers, sports, and the arts.
100%
2 Gov wins
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
25%
25%
1 Gov veto
1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive
15-and-Under Finals
This house would ban corporate donations on political campaigns (Politics)
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In many countries, corporations are allowed to donate money to political parties or election campaigns, either directly or indirectly.
100%
1 Gov win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
14-and-Under Semifinals
This house opposes the narrative that suffering is required for success (Culture)
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In many cultures, success is often associated with hardship, sacrifice, long working hours, and emotional or physical suffering. This narrative appears in areas such as education, careers, sports, and the arts.
50%
50%
1 Gov win
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
14-and-Under Finals
This house would ban corporate donations on political campaigns (Politics)
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In many countries, corporations are allowed to donate money to political parties or election campaigns, either directly or indirectly.
100%
1 Gov win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
13-and-Under Finals
This house opposes the narrative that suffering is required for success (Culture)
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In many cultures, success is often associated with hardship, sacrifice, long working hours, and emotional or physical suffering. This narrative appears in areas such as education, careers, sports, and the arts.
100%
1 Gov win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
12-and-Under Finals
This house opposes the narrative that suffering is required for success (Culture)
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In many cultures, success is often associated with hardship, sacrifice, long working hours, and emotional or physical suffering. This narrative appears in areas such as education, careers, sports, and the arts.