About the National Forensic League

The National Forensic League is the nation’s oldest and largest debate and speech honor society. Since our founding in 1925, we have enrolled over 1 million members in all 50 states.

As an organization, the National Forensic League embraces diversity, interconnection, and visionary leadership. We empower students to become effective communicators, ethical individuals, critical thinkers, and leaders in a democratic society.

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September 2011 NFL Public Forum Topic:
Resolved: The benefits of post-9/11 security measures outweigh the harms to personal freedom.

October 2011 Public Forum Topic:
Resolved: Private sector investment in human space exploration is preferable to public sector investment.

November 2011 Public Forum Topic:
Resolved: Direct popular vote should replace electoral vote in presidential elections.