New York City Invitational Debate and Speech Tournament
2026 — New York, NY/US
Worlds Motions
Rounds 1/2 - debate both sides of this
This House believes that the environmental benefits of AI applications will vastly outweigh the ecological footprint of AI infrastructure
Round 3/4/5 Impromptu
We will break to semifinals
Semifinals -
This House believes democratic elections are better served by public financing than by privately funded campaigns.
Info Slide: A publicly financed election is one in which candidates' campaigns are funded by the state through public funds, such as tax revenues, rather than through private donations, corporate contributions, or candidates' personal wealth.
Finals - Impromptu
Locations
Bronx Science Sheila Mencher PS 95Contacts
Kirby Chin Eleanor Coufos Robert LevinsonGeneral
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