Welcome to Champion Briefs!
Champion Briefs is a trusted debate resource provider. We help students become Champions – individuals who excel at critical thinking, public speaking, performance, and argumentation while positively contributing to the community.
We offer comprehensive guides for Public Forum and Lincoln-Douglas debate topics. In each of our topic briefs, you'll find detailed topic analyses, cited evidence, and comprehensive information to help students and coaches prepare for debates and learn about the world.
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Our subscriptions give you access to all files offered during the 2026-2027 school year! You can pay by credit card or request an invoice for fulfillment by purchase order.
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About Us
At Champion Briefs, we believe in the transformative power of debate. We're here to help your team develop key skills like critical thinking, persuasive speaking, and confidence while learning about our world.
Our team of experienced coaches and alumni work tirelessly to provide top-notch resources, including monthly briefs, free video analyses, and insightful articles. Join us and explore how debate can shape your future!
Free Resources
Video: June/NSDA Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis
Prepping for the June / NSDA Nationals topic in Lincoln-Douglas? Here's an in-depth, high-level topic analysis from our writers about the civil liberties over national security topic! Resolved: Democracies ought to prioritize the protection of civil liberties over national security.
Video: June/NSDA Public Forum Topic Analysis
Prepping for the June / NSDA Nationals topic in Public Forum? Here's an in-depth, high-level topic analysis from our writers about the force against authoritarians topic! Resolved: The United States is justified in using force to remove authoritarian leaders from power.
Video: May/NCFL Public Forum Topic Analysis
Prepping for the May topic in Public Forum? Here's an in-depth, high-level topic analysis from our writers about the African development vs debt topic! Resolved: African countries should prioritize industrial development over international debt repayment.
Flexbooks from Champion Press
Flexbooks are the best way for students to learn how to debate! Guided tutorials and 125+ interactive activities make these comprehensive books perfect for classes or after-school teams.
All Briefs
Our 2026-2027 briefs are on the way — new files are released about two weeks after each topic announcement. Every brief we've published across 13 seasons is available right now in the Archive.