District II Extemp Topics
Informative Speaking Prelims
1. What are the challenges of generative AI?
2. Why is construction of a state military base camp in Eagle Pass, Texas causing controversy?
3. Why are Western governments becoming more outraged with Israel?
4. What are the details of President Biden’s “middle out and bottom up” economic blueprint?
5. What makes the Darien Gap one of the most dangerous migration routes?
6. What is the latest on the Crystal Mason legal case?
7. Why does the kidnapping of children continue to plague Nigeria?
8. Why is Oregon backtracking on the criminalization of drugs?
9. What concerns are being raised by climate activists?
10. What is the current state of diplomatic relations between Syria and Turkey?
11. How will the Baltimore bridge collapse impact international trade and supply chains?
12. How has controversy constantly followed Pakistan’s new president?
13. What are the causes of FAFSA processing delays?
14. Why have women’s sports soared in popularity recently?
15. What is the extent of the damage caused by the recent earthquake in Taiwan?
16. Who are the more fervent supporters of school vouchers in Texas?
17. Why is Australia seeking closer ties with Indonesia?
18. What does the current level of U.S. stock market activity suggest about the nation’s economic strength?
19. What are the objectives of Russian Wagner mercenaries?
20. What are Antony Blinken’s more pressing challenges as U.S. Secretary of State?
Informative Speaking Finals
1. How may Britain’s DragonFire laser weapon change modern warfare?
2. What was the controversy associated with the NBC hiring of Ronna McDaniel?
3. Why is Ireland becoming involved in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?
4. What issues is Robert Kennedy bringing to the 2024 presidential election?
5. Why have Houthi rebels targeted U.S. warships in the Middle East?
6. Why is the Texas Ethics Commission concerned about political affiliation of media influencers?
7. What has been learned about the attack on Crocus City Hall on the outskirts of Moscow?
8. Why is the Justice Department accusing Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market?
9. What caused the collapse of civil order in Haiti?
10. How can college professors effectively address students’ AI use?
11. What steps can the international community take to improve humanitarian relief efforts in Sudan?
12. Why is David Calhoun planning to step down as Boeing CEO?
13. Why is Mexico’s president criticizing the Texas governor over immigration?
14. What are the latest cancer treatment innovations?
15. Why is there growing concern about Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the campaign trail?
16. Iran: What human rights are denied in this country?
17. What will it take for the Texas Panhandle to recover from recent historic wildfires?
18. What is Jordan’s role in the Israeli/Hamas conflict?
19. As the country begins its G-20 presidency, what complex challenges will Brazil face?
20. How has China responded to accusations of cyber hacking by Western countries?
Persuasive Speaking Prelims
1. Are fears of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan legitimate?
2. Does President Biden have the legal authority to cancel student loan debt?
3. Is the threat that Russia may position a nuclear weapon in space real?
4. Have party divisions diminished Republican effectiveness in the House of Representatives?
5. Is there a global water crisis looming?
6. Are environmentalists growing confident in Brazil’s commitment to protect the Amazon region?
7. Should marijuana use be decriminalized on a federal level?
8. Are abortion-related laws becoming stricter in America?
9. What steps must be taken to prevent future accidents involving cargo ships colliding with critical infrastructure?
10. Is Texas looking to expand nuclear energy in the state?
11. Was justice served in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial?
12. Is Senegal a stable democracy?
13. Should cell phone use in school classrooms be banned?
14. Are war crimes occurring in Gaza?
15. Are automobile emissions contributing to climate change?
16. Are migrant workers an integral component of China’s economy?
17. Has “Bidenomics” effectively strengthened the U.S. economy?
18. Are labor unions gaining strength in the United States?
19. Does the United States have a moral obligation to increase its military assistance to Ukraine?
20. Is the State Department doing everything possible to secure the release of Evan Gershkovich?
Persuasive Speaking Finals
1. Is Vladimir Putin’s regime vulnerable?
2. Has the Israel – Hamas war tested free speech policies on college campuses in Texas and the nation?
3. Is the economic crisis in Cuba serious?
4. Should Americans continue receiving Covid vaccinations?
5. Are conditions in Haiti continuing to deteriorate?
6. Should the U.S. federal government promote expansion of community colleges?
7. Are Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu on a diplomatic collision course?
8. Will NIL and potential player salary issues in college sports impact America’s ability to field Olympic teams in the future?
9. Has Egypt become a nation in the grips of authoritarian leadership?
10. Is bird flu posing a threat to Texas agriculture?
11. Is France enacting restrictive immigration policies?
12. Is the constitutionality of President Biden’s college tuition debt forgiveness program in question?
13. Should the United States continue its support for Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory?
14. Did President Biden’s State of the Union speech prove to be a successful jumpstart to his re-election campaign?
15. Uvalde: Will any law enforcement officers at the scene of the Robb Elementary School shooting be criminally charged for inaction?
16. Is the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the verge of a major conflict with neighboring Rwanda?
17. Do health care costs need to be reduced in America?
18. Was the Moscow concert massacre the result of a massive security failure?
19. Does Mike Johnson have a high level of influence within the Republican Party?
20. Has China sided with Hamas in the current Middle East conflict in Gaza?