US politics, Politics
Gun violence in America: should guns be banned?
Gun violence and gun control in America. School shootings. Should we repeal the second amendment? Should guns be banned? What firearms should be legal?
Electoral College pros and cons: is popular vote better?
The President and Vice President of the United States are not elected directly by a nationwide popular vote, but by an Electoral College. Is it fair?
Who has the power to declare war?
Does the President have the power to declare war? Is necessary to wait for Congress' authorization to go to war? Learn from the experts & join the debate
Is Churches tax-exempt status fair? Churches play an important role in society but shouldn't they be taxed? GOP tax bill. Non-profit and IRS
Should Puerto Rico become a state?
Puerto Rico has a special legal status. Many would like Puerto Rico to be independent. Should it become a state of the USA or break away? Poll and debate
Pros and cons of Obamacare: good idea?
The PPACA or "Obamacare", has been repealed. This law was heavily criticized and strongly defended. Find out more about its pros and cons? Vote and discuss
US hegemony: is the world still unipolar?
The world order is gradually changing, but has the US lost its hegemony? Has China put an end to the unipolar system of international relations? Join us!
Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable?
Torture is practiced or tolerated by many governments. We debate its pros and cons and if it can ever be acceptable from an ethical or democratic angle.
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TPP pros and cons. Is the Trans-Pacific Partnership good?
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is highly controversial. We debate the pros and cons of this ambitious trade agreement. Join our poll & discussion
Cuban or US diplomacy, which is the winner?
Normalization of US-Cuba relations: a victory for Raul Castro or for Barack Obama? Find out what the majority thinks. Check out our poll, vote and discuss!
Major issues in America for President Trump
Find out what are the major issues in America. Environmental, political, security, social and economic problems President Donald Trump needs to address.
Trump pros and cons: will he deliver on his promises?
Promises and controversial statements. Pros and cons of Donald Trump. We debate if he will deliver on his promises. Will Trump be a good President? Vote!
NAFTA pros and cons and controversy. Find out more about the history of this free-trade agreement, its impact on jobs, the economy and environment. Join us
Causes of political polarization in america
Political polarization in America hinders global security and the US international power. What are the causes of Republicans vs Democrats growing tensions?
Find out more about the pros and cons of drone strikes, and their impact on war, terrorism, collateral damage, international law, ethics and politics.
Trump vs Clinton: who will be the next president?
Who will be the next US president? Find out Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton pros and cons and debate who is the best candidate for the White House. Vote!
Public scrutiny: Is the American government too open?
How open should government be? Are transparency and public scrutiny always good? Is citizens' right to know more important than effective decision-making?
Obama's gun control: good or bad policy?
Gun violence is growing in America. We discuss Obama's gun control plan, the proposed enhanced background checks, and their impact on crime reduction. Vote
Who was the worst President of the USA?
US presidents are praised and criticized. Most of them are involved in scandals. We discuss who was the worst American President since Ronald Reagan. Vote!
TTIP pros and cons: threat or opportunity?
The negotiations around the TTIP may have great impact on the future of the USA and the EU. We discuss the TTIP pros and cons and if it is a good idea.
Will the CIA torture revelations hurt the US?
The Senate Intelligence Committee's report on torture confirms the extent of the CIA's use of torture. Will the revelations hurt the US?
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