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America's future should be more capitalist not more socialist

Given the current mix of our economy (where some industries have greater government involvement than others), future generations would be better served…

Jul 19, 2019 •

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Identity politics is a net positive force.

For by Dan Melo. Against by Matt Johnson. Please see end of debate for bios. Proposition Identity politics is a net positive force. For: Opening F.O.1…

Jul 5, 2019 •

June 2019

Zoos can't be ethically justified.

Proposition Zoos are no longer ethically justified. For: Opening F.O.01 Entertainment used to be the only justification we needed to cage animals. But…

Jun 28, 2019 •

Climate change is a done deal.

Proposition Climate change on a massive scale is a done deal. Society should focus on adapting to it. For: Opening F.O.1 In a major milestone for the…

Jun 26, 2019 •

New species introductions should be viewed as natural.

Proposition Introductions of new species should be viewed as natural within a large geologic timescale. For: Opening Insight from History F.O.1 We are…

Jun 26, 2019 •

About Common Lodge...

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Jun 6, 2019 •

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