September 11, 2014

Weekend Preview: Loyola Invitational

This is the first installment of the Weekend Preview at the Loyola Invitational.
September 11, 2014

Weekend Preview: Wake Forest

Weekend Preview highlights the Wake Forest Earlybird.
September 10, 2014

You Pick the Brief!

There was an overwhelming response to our first brief installment last week, but in case you missed out, you can download them here. Next we’re putting out […]
September 9, 2014

Announcing EDOD by Samantha Koreman

Education on Organ Donation (EDOD) is an organization devoted to educating the public on organ donation. We see the September/October resolution as an opportunity for debaters to reach out to their friends and family in an attempt to educate them on the issues associated with organ donation.
September 8, 2014

Wolf Pack Part 1: Team Utah

We're proud to begin a new series of articles called Wolf Pack. In it, we'll hear the stories of debaters and coaches from disadvantaged schools across the country.
September 5, 2014

Needless Extensions: Adam Tomasi

Some judges expect debaters to extend texts for theory interps, plans and counter-plans, and there are debaters who extend those same texts as a matter of principle. This practice wastes time and is unnecessary.
September 4, 2014

New PDT Staff Members

The Premier Debate Today team is proud to announce the addition of two new assistant editors: Adam Tomasi and Salim Damerdji.
September 2, 2014

Announcing: Free Briefs

Premier Debate is excited to announce free briefs for the September/October topic. Don't forget to like on Facebook, follow on Twitter, and check back here for updates!
August 31, 2014

Ethical Modesty Part 2: Chris Kymn Strategy Discussion

In this segment, TOC finalist Chris Kymn answers questions about how he deployed the strategy at TOC 2014.
August 31, 2014

Ethical Modesty Part 1 by Bob Overing and Adam Bistagne

This is an introduction to the argument on "epistemic modesty" or "maximizing expected value." Adam and Bob cover philosophical and theoretical justifications.
August 26, 2014

Full Strat Disclosure #2: Nathan Cha’s Fictionalism NC

This is the second edition of Full Strat Disclosure. The goal of this project is to provide a free place to discuss and learn strategy from some of the best. On this edition, Nathan Cha will discuss his fictionalism NC.
August 21, 2014

Full Strat Disclosure #1: Ryan Teehan’s Korsgaard Aff

Welcome to the first edition of Full Strat Disclosure. The goal of this project is to provide a free place to discuss and learn strategy from some of the best.