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National Speech & Debate Association
@speechanddebate
As the authority on public speaking and debate, the NSDA works to create a platform for youth voices from around the globe. #WeAreSpeechAndDebate
Des Moines, IA
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Jun 20, 2019
    "Being a female debater, I get interrupted all of the time. Male debaters are encouraged to talk louder when someone interrupts them but females are taught to say things like 'um, excuse me, may I finish my point?'" From POI program "Debate Like a Girl." #Nats19 #NatsBackstage
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Dec 1, 2017
    The 2018 January PF topic is, Resolved: Spain should grant Catalonia its independence. 407 schools and 1,502 students voted for the resolution. The winning resolution received 57% of the school vote and 64% of the student vote.
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Aug 29, 2020
    We are saddened to hear of the death of speech and debate alumni Chadwick Boseman, who inspired so many with his performances. He exemplified our core values by using his speech and debate skills to share powerful stories to inspire meaningful changes in society.
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    Chadwick Boseman
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    Aug 29, 2020
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Jun 21, 2019
    "To all the girls out there...you are strong, you are capable, and you can do anything you set your mind to." #Nats19
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Feb 23, 2018
    "When students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High debated gun control in class last November, they never imagined they were preparing to lead a national discussion on how to prevent school shootings." #StudentsStandUp
    David Hogg, a student in the debate program at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, speaks in support of gun control at the Federal Building-United States Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
    Last fall, they debated gun control in class. Now, they debate lawmakers on TV.
    From miamiherald.com
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Jul 9, 2018
    Guess who was on @Jeopardy today?
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Feb 14, 2018
    Our hearts go out to family, friends, students, and all of those impacted by the shooting today at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a member school in Florida. Thoughts from the speech and debate community across the country are with you tonight.
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Jun 20, 2018
    Pure emotion of coach and speech finalist. #nats18
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Dec 23, 2019
    Once a debater, always a debater! Check out our 2019 National Speech and Debate Education Day Spokesperson visiting her old trophies. #WeAreSpeechAndDebate
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    Elizabeth Warren
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    Dec 23, 2019
    By the time I graduated high school, my folks couldn't even afford a college application—much less four years of college. High school debate gave me amazing opportunities, and it was great to meet Oklahoma’s state champions!
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Jun 22, 2018
    With a 8-3 decision for the negative, the NATIONAL CHAMPIONS in Policy Debate, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship from Trinity University and receiving the Harland B. Mitchell Trophy are: Stephen Lowe and Danish Khan from Blue Valley Southwest HS in Kansas
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Jun 25, 2017
    Too soon?? #Nats18
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Jun 16, 2016
    "Julia!" #HI #Finals #Nats16
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Mar 5, 2018
    Congrats to NSDA alumnus @JordanPeele! He made history last night at the Oscars by becoming the first black filmmaker to win an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. We are proud to share this historical moment!! Congrats Jordan!! #SparkLeaders
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    National Speech & Debate Association
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    Feb 15, 2019
    Great news! The US Senate officially passed the resolution to declare National Speech and Debate Education Day on March 1, 2019. RT if you’re excited to celebrate with us!