Hot Debate Topics for High Schoolies?

Sup y'all, I'm part of our high school's debate team and we're brainstorming for new, interesting topics to tackle. What are the hot debate topics right now that high schoolers should be engaging with? Preferably ones that are relevant today and pose a challenge for both pros and cons.

Here's a list of potential debate topics that are currently relevant:

1. Digital Privacy: This would revolve around whether individuals have a right to digital privacy and to what extent. Debaters may consider the balance between individual privacy rights and national security.

2. Environmental Policies: The urgency of climate change and the actions needed to combat it are frequent topics of discussion. Discuss the pros and cons of specific environmental policies, such as carbon pricing or restrictions on plastic use.

3. Online Learning: The shift to online learning due to the pandemic has prompted discussions on its effectiveness compared to traditional classroom settings. Both the advantages and drawbacks of each form of education could be explored.

4. Mental Health in Schools: You could debate whether schools are responsible for providing mental health services to students, or if this is outside the purview of education.

5. Income Inequality: Debating on policies to address income inequality, such as progressive taxation or a universal basic income, would be relevant, especially given recent economic trends.

6. Vaccine Mandates: With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations, there’s been controversy over whether employers, schools, or governments should require vaccination.

7. Artificial Intelligence Regulation: With the rise of AI technologies, a good debate topic is appropriately regulating AI to ensure ethical use while promoting innovation.

Each of these topics is complex with multiple sides to consider. Always remember to approach each debate with respect and open-mindedness.