Positions

This position holds that the subconscious mind shapes reality, our beliefs and thoughts continuously moulding our experience. It argues that thoughts cause real neurochemical change — as the placebo effect shows — and that the beliefs we hold shape who we become and the lives we lead.

The theory is correct because it is supported by an abundance of historical and scientific data. It is also explanatorily successful and the bedrock of biology. In a nutshell, the theory says that all living organisms have emerged with variations from species that existed before them. This evolution happened through a phenomenon called natural selection. Natural selection can be described as "survival of the fittest" since the "fittest" organisms—the ones that are most cut out for their environment—are the ones that have the highest rate of reproduction and the greatest chance of passing on their best traits. A change in environment will spark a gradual change in those traits that help with survival.

The actions taken by the Administration have shown leadership, have calmed the public and the markets, and have shown good decision making in a difficult situation.

This position holds that the US should mandate year-round education. It argues that a continuous schedule helps students retain what they learn — avoiding the summer 'slide' — and that it would help close the achievement gap for minority students and students with disabilities.

Others believe that charging for education is the only certain way we can guarantee a constant source of funding for universities, and that it is fairer to only charge those who use the service for accessing it.

This position holds that the UK should have remained in the European Union. It argues that the world needs more international cooperation, not less, that interdependence between nations reduces the scope for war, and that leaving needlessly reopened tensions over the Irish border.

This position holds that the universal norm of human rights still holds strong in the West, despite controversies. It points to the West's long postwar record — confronting the Axis, founding the United Nations — and to Western organisations that aid those in need worldwide.

The differences between the regions and states of the United States have become too stark. America is simply too large to achieve cohesion, and if any real progress is to be made in the country, it must change its thinking and become separate countries. This would afford the sharp regional differences to no longer hinder a federal government. Furthermore, there has long been a states’ rights mentality in the United States, to break down a step further is the logical progression. A situation like the European Union may be favorable.

This position holds that the US should keep its embargo on Cuba. It argues that the Cuban government remains hostile and has never met the conditions for lifting it, and that ending the embargo would economically strengthen a dictatorial regime, effectively endorsing it.

This position holds that the wealthy should pay more in taxes. It argues that higher taxes on the rich would reduce inequality, that the wealthy benefit most from the structure of society and so owe more back, and that there is a moral obligation to support the less privileged.

This position holds that the weight of fashion models should be policed. It argues that doing so creates clear, healthier guidelines for the industry — protecting models from dangerous pressure to be underweight — and that bodies can reasonably set minimum BMI standards for those who model.

Yes, the wellness industry is racist because of its underlying systemic racism, lack of accessibility and acknowledgement of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC).

This position holds that theocracies have many good points. It argues that grounding government in a shared religion creates unity and stability, removes the need for compromise, and makes for efficient rule — and notes that most major religions envisage a theocracy in their doctrine.

This position holds that theodicies successfully explain why God allows evil, through the free-will defence. It argues that God grants human beings genuine free will, and that the evil some people commit is the price of that freedom — reconciling a good God with the existence of evil.

This position holds that theodicies successfully explain the existence of an all-powerful, benevolent God despite evil. It argues that God is the sole perfect being, and that evil may serve a higher purpose we cannot grasp — so suffering does not contradict a loving, omnipotent creator.

This position holds that there are real advantages to fandom culture. It argues that a shared love of a topic or celebrity brings people together, creating a strong sense of community and belonging that can also boost participants' confidence and self-esteem.

This position holds that there are real advantages to making a company fully employee-owned. It argues that employee-owned firms (ESOPs) tend to outperform others by building trust and aligning interests, and that the job security they provide boosts well-being and productivity.

Gender expression is not exclusively male and female. There are many forms that reside on a spectrum. This spectrum offers tremendous freedom to transgender persons as well as to people born intersex.

This position argues that European colonialism had positives. It holds that empires were vital in spreading the global norms underpinning the modern economy and way of life, that imperialism effectively created the modern world, and that colonial rule bettered some later post-colonial regimes.

This position holds that there should be a tax on sugar. It argues that sugar is unhealthy, addictive and not something the body actually requires to function — so taxing it would curb consumption while generating revenue that can be returned to the community.

Humans should unite supranationally to form a world government. This will benefit all humanity and allow cooperation on a global scale in science, medicine, technology, and climatic issues. Poverty and hunger would be eradicated. Ressources would be equally distributed.

The range of available medications in the world continues to grow exponentially and even doctors aren't able to keep up with all of them. DTC helps consumers understand their options

This position holds that there should be a test to vote. It argues that requiring voters to demonstrate some understanding of how politics works would make people think more seriously about their choice, reduce uninformed bias, and ultimately benefit the country.

This position holds that there is too much money in football. It argues that commercialisation and advertising have overtaken the game, that working-class fans are being priced out, that players earn millions amid mass poverty, and that the richest clubs leave the poorest unable to compete.

This position holds that Supreme Court justices should remain apolitical. It argues the Constitution's framers, reacting against a Crown-controlled judiciary, deliberately built an independent, impartial court — and that fidelity to that intent requires justices to stay above partisan politics.

This position holds that Tony Blair is a war criminal. It argues that he violated international law in taking Britain to war in Iraq — actions blamed for hundreds of thousands of deaths — that others have been tried for lesser crimes, and that he was driven in part by financial greed.

This position holds that torture can sometimes be justified. Its core argument is consequentialist — that the end can justify the means — contending that torture may extract highly valuable information capable of saving many lives, and that this can outweigh the harm done to the individual.

This position holds that tourism benefits developing countries. It argues tourism pulls in valuable revenue, raises the overall quality of life, and fosters independence among citizens—including greater financial independence for women—helping local economies grow and diversify.

This position holds that children's toys should be gendered. It argues that boys and girls differ, so gender-specific toys simply cater to their distinct preferences — and that abolishing gendered toys would undermine traditional gender roles and harm the toy industry.

If a transgender child or adolescent wants to medically transition, and they are insistent and persistent about their gender identity for an extended period of time, they should medically transition.

Twitter did the right thing to fact check the President of the United States. Twitter is a platform with enormous reach, and it is critical that information, especially from those in power, is factual and correct.

This position holds that Universal Basic Income is a good idea. It argues that UBI does not reduce incentives to work, that it enables everyone to meet their basic needs and participate more fully in society, and that it is simpler to administer than existing forms of welfare.