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CPFL TOPICS

TOPIC OVERVIEW

The College Public Forum Debate League (CPFL) releases two topics each season, typically one domesetic and one international. The Fall topic is used for tournaments in October, November, and December. The Spring topic is used for tournaments in February, March, and the National Championship in April. Resolutions and starter packets are generally published one to two months in advance.

CURRENT TOPIC

Spring 2023

Resolved: Nations should adopt a carbon tax

TOPIC SUBMISSION PROCESS

We ask our community to propose topic areas and/or resolutions for the CPFL Topic Selection Committee to explore. Proposals should be as detailed as possible. The submission deadline for the Fall 2023 College Public Forum Debate topic is May 1, 2023. The Topic Selection Committee will review all proposals and vote on which topic will be used for the following semester.

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