Sept/Oct Public Forum Brief

Our Sept/Oct Public Forum Brief is 350 pages long, in-depth Topic Analyses by Dr. Craig R. Smith, Charles Fisher, and Jakob Urda, plus General Information, Framework suggestions, and more! This month, our guest Topic Analysis author is Dr. Craig R. Smith! Dr. Smith is the founder and Director Emeritus of the Center for First Amendment Studies. He served as a speechwriter and consultant to Presidents George Bush and Gerald Ford in addition to many other political figures and business executives. Through his 16 books and 60+ scholarly articles, he examines the background and societal impacts of laws, judges, and court decisions. Our briefs for Public Forum Debate are powerful educational tools because of their structure, quality, and quantity of included arguments. Each brief includes topic analyses by highly reputable coaches and alumni, background information on the topic, and heavily warranted arguments on each side — every argument paired with blocks and answers so you're prepared for anything. As educators, we believe it is important to help students learn argumentation, research, and critical thinking skills fostered by debate. Our briefs are designed to facilitate real learning — helping students succeed in their rounds and build a foundation of expertise that benefits them for a lifetime.