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Topic: Sub-Saharan Africa
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its public health assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Topic Analysis
- Summary of Popular Cases
Follow the link to read summaries of the most popular affirmative cases at Greenhill. - Topic News
Check out the lastest world news on public health assistance to Africa. - What's Wrong with Health Aid?
Follow the link to find a list of 10 things wrong with current health aid to Africa!
- Glossary of Key Terms
Check out our glossary of key terms to gain a better understanding of the 2007-2008 topic! - Message to Debaters
Read a message to you from NCPA President John Goodman on the Africa topic! - Overview of the 2007-2008 CX Topic
Read Debate Central's thoughts on the Africa topic! We outline the key issues you will debate this year.
- Affirmative Case Areas
Follow the link for a discussion of possible affirmative cases on the Africa topic!
- CX Questions
A list of general CX questions for negatives to ask affirmatives! - Public Health Assistance Websites
The following websites will help you research the 2007-2008 topic! - Fighting HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
Follow the link to find a discussion of HIV/AIDS cases on this year's topic.
Lincoln-Douglas
Topic: (UIL) Sanctuary Cities
Resolved: Sanctuary cities are morally justified.
Topic: (NFL) Hate Crime Enhancements
Resolved: Hate crime enhancements are unjust in the United States.
- Topic Analysis
- March/April NFL Topic Background Paper
Follow the link to gain a deeper understanding of the March/April NFL topic. - Card of the Week
Follow this link to read explanation of the topic and strategies for a round. - UIL: Key Word Definitions
Follow the link to find definitions of key words in the Spring 2008 UIL topic. - Spring UIL LD Topic Background
Read our topic background paper to gain a deeper understanding of the Spring UIL LD topic.
- Guide to Popular Philosophers
This guide will help you understand popular philosophers used in LD debate!
- Common LD Values
Debate Central has summarized common LD values to help you understand basic LD debate!