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Can renewable energy sources reliably replace fossil fuels?
View 8 debatesDoes cultural appropriation in fashion and art hinder or help promote diversity?
View 7 debatesIs animal tourism ethical or exploitative?
View 7 debatesIs the use of electric shock devices for behavior modification ethical?
View 7 debatesIs the use of drones for military purposes ethical?
View 6 debatesShould the government provide financial incentives for renewable energy development?
View 6 debatesIs the death penalty a just form of punishment for heinous crimes?
View 6 debatesShould genetically modified foods be labeled transparently?
View 5 debatesShould professional athletes be role models for young people?
View 5 debatesIs it ethical to use artificial intelligence in warfare?
View 5 debatesAre beauty pageants harmful to societal body image expectations?
View 5 debatesHow much influence should corporations have on global climate change policies?
View 5 debatesShould performance-enhancing drugs be allowed in sports under medical supervision?
View 5 debatesShould the government regulate the use of artificial intelligence in facial recognition technology?
View 5 debatesIs climate change a natural phenomenon or primarily caused by human activities?
View 5 debatesShould the use of performance-enhancing drugs be allowed in professional e-sports?
View 5 debatesIs the use of performance-enhancing drugs justified in medical treatment for athletes?
View 5 debatesIs censorship ever justified in the arts and media?
View 5 debatesShould the government provide free healthcare for all citizens?
View 5 debatesDo wealthy individuals have a responsibility to contribute more to society?
View 4 debatesShould national borders be more open for refugees and immigrants?
View 4 debatesShould countries shift their focus from economic growth to well-being?
View 4 debatesShould foreign aid be provided only if recipient countries meet certain requirements?
View 4 debatesIs social media addiction a significant public health concern?
View 4 debatesIs homeschooling a better option than traditional schooling for children?
View 4 debatesShould public schools be required to provide comprehensive sex education?
View 4 debatesIs there a moral obligation to assist people in developing countries?
View 4 debatesShould the use of solitary confinement in prisons be banned?
View 4 debatesIs it ethical to use data mining for targeted advertising?
View 4 debatesIs the use of animal-based entertainment, such as circuses and bullfighting, unethical?
View 4 debatesIs nuclear energy a viable solution to combat climate change?
View 4 debatesShould the government regulate the use of social media for political campaigns?
View 4 debatesIs online voting a secure and viable option for elections?
View 4 debatesShould there be stricter gun control laws to prevent mass shootings?
View 4 debatesIs social media addiction a mental health issue?
View 4 debatesShould autonomous vehicles be allowed on public roads?
View 4 debatesIs climate change primarily caused by human activities?
View 4 debatesDo violent video games contribute to aggressive behavior in children?
View 3 debatesIs homeschooling a viable alternative to traditional schooling?
View 3 debatesIs space exploration worth the investment and risks?
View 3 debatesShould genetic cloning of animals for food production be allowed?
View 3 debatesIs online dating a reliable and effective way to find romantic partners?
View 3 debatesIs the use of corporal punishment at home an acceptable form of discipline?
View 3 debatesIs gene editing for human enhancement ethical?
View 3 debatesShould the use of cosmetic surgery for non-medical purposes be regulated?
View 3 debatesIs the use of corporal punishment in sports, such as boxing and MMA, acceptable?
View 3 debatesIs there a need for stricter regulations on the use of antibiotics in livestock farming?
View 3 debatesIs the use of cashless payments beneficial for society or exclusionary for some groups?
View 3 debatesShould the government regulate the use of algorithms in decision-making processes?
View 3 debatesShould the use of unmanned autonomous weapons be banned in warfare?
View 3 debatesShould the government provide subsidies for organic farming to promote sustainable agriculture?
View 3 debatesShould the government regulate the use of facial recognition technology in public spaces?
View 3 debatesIs the use of GMOs in agriculture harmful to the environment and human health?
View 3 debatesIs capitalism the best economic system for societal progress?
View 3 debatesIs a universal basic income a realistic solution to income inequality?
View 3 debatesAre zoos and aquariums beneficial for wildlife conservation and education?
View 3 debatesIs a four-day work week more beneficial for employees and companies?
View 3 debatesShould the use of plastic straws and bags be banned to reduce plastic pollution?
View 3 debatesIs capital punishment an effective deterrent for crime?
View 2 debatesIs animal testing necessary for scientific advancements?
View 2 debatesIs the gig economy the future of work or an exploitation of workers?
View 2 debatesShould standardized testing be eliminated from educational systems?
View 2 debatesShould the use of performance-enhancing drugs be allowed in Olympic sports?
View 2 debatesShould the use of death penalty be abolished worldwide?
View 2 debatesShould hate speech be protected as free speech or regulated to prevent discrimination?
View 2 debatesIs the use of surveillance cameras in public spaces an invasion of privacy?
View 2 debatesShould the government provide free contraceptives and family planning services?
View 2 debatesShould the use of polygraph tests be allowed in criminal investigations and employment screening?
View 2 debatesIs censorship ever justified in the interest of national security?
View 2 debatesShould professional athletes be required to stand during the national anthem?
View 2 debatesShould the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement be banned?
View 2 debatesShould the use of plastic bottles and packaging be banned to reduce plastic waste?
View 2 debatesShould the government provide free mental health services for all citizens?
View 2 debatesShould genetically edited babies be allowed?
View 2 debatesShould the use of performance-enhancing drugs be allowed in professional sports?
View 2 debatesShould college education be free for all students?
View 1 debatesAre online privacy regulations enough to protect users from data breaches?
View 1 debatesDoes a single global language have more advantages than preserving linguistic diversity?
View 1 debatesWill universal basic income decrease poverty and unemployment?
View 1 debatesIs the use of nuclear weapons ever justified in modern warfare?
View 1 debatesIs it ethical to use animals in medical research and testing?
View 1 debatesShould the use of embryonic stem cells in scientific research be allowed?
View 1 debatesShould the use of gene editing for human reproduction be allowed to prevent genetic diseases?
View 1 debatesIs the use of performance-enhancing drugs justified in enhancing cognitive function?
View 1 debatesShould the use of corporal punishment in the criminal justice system be banned?
View 1 debatesShould the voting age be lowered to 16?
View 1 debatesShould the use of plastic be banned to protect the environment?
View 1 debatesShould the use of drones for surveillance be regulated by law?
View 1 debatesShould hate speech be protected as free speech under the First Amendment?
View 1 debatesShould affirmative action be implemented in college admissions?
View 1 debatesShould the use of animals in entertainment, such as circuses and rodeos, be banned?
View 1 debatesIs genetic cloning ethical for human reproduction purposes?
View 1 debatesShould social media platforms be responsible for censoring content?
View 0 debatesShould vaccinations be mandatory for school admission?
View 0 debatesShould the use of corporal punishment in schools be banned?
View 0 debatesIs fast fashion harmful to the environment and workers' rights?
View 0 debatesShould zoos and aquariums be phased out due to ethical concerns about animal captivity?
View 0 debatesIs affirmative action necessary to address systemic discrimination in the workplace?
View 0 debatesIs media bias a threat to democracy?
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