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The Debate Daily
October 11, 2024
Welcome to the weekly roundup!
In todays email: We look at debates from the last week, round up some other things you might have missed, and look forwards to what we’ve got coming up.
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Northern Lights Yesterday
Northern Lights in the UK: The Northern Lights have splashed vivid colour across UK night skies once again, with stunning images captured from Scotland to as far south as London.
EU Border Checks Delay: The EU has postponed its planned introduction of a new biometric entry/exit system for non-EU citizens. This system would involve fingerprint and facial scans at EU borders. The delay comes after key countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands cited technical challenges.
Rafael Nadal's Retirement: The legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, has announced his retirement at the end of this season. He will make his final appearance representing Spain at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.
Could Immigrant Voting Strengthen US Democracy?
In this article: Voting is the core of democracy, but not everyone who is in the country can vote. Countries have restrictions on who can vote, ranging from age eligibility to citizen status. However, this last restriction on being a citizen to vote is increasingly being questioned. One fundamental debate is whether immigrants - non-citizens who have moved to the US - should be allowed to vote. Answering this debate can have profound implications for US democracy.
By Benjamin Chambers
Should the UK Nationalise Utilities and Public Transport?
In this article: Many services in the UK have been privatised over the years so market competition can work its magic. However, there is an increasing feeling that the so-called magic isn’t working anymore. Trains are overcrowded, overpriced and understaffed and water companies have come under fire for looking after their shareholders at the expense of the environment. Is it now time to bring these and other services back under state control to address these market failures?
By Tasha Vagadia
Has Britain Done Enough to Tackle Homelessness?
In this article: We will look at whether homelessness in Britain has been tackled successfully. Whilst it is an ongoing debate in Parliament with many grievances about the present situation with homelessness, others argue that it is unfair to state that the previous governments have been totally ignorant of homelessness. Although the new Labour government has promised to build 1.5 million houses to end the housing crisis, many still doubt it will be enough to tackle homelessness, given home ownership will always be difficult for the poorest in Britain.
By Grace Leather
Can Celebrity Endorsements Win Elections?
In this article: To win democratic elections, the need to appeal to people’s general needs and wants is crucial. Yet the traditional way of getting more votes is shifting from tactics by politicians to tactics by new actors such as celebrities. With social media and popular culture influencing the minds of the general public further, democratic politics is also experiencing how endorsements from celebrities can be a powerful force in winning elections. In the debate today, we explore to what extent celebrities have the necessary endorsement power to win elections.
By Isaac Crawford
Coming up…
Next week:
Should the Uk rejoin the EU?
Will abortion be the key issue in the US election?
Should people learn maths until they’re 18?
Will there always be a gender pay gap in professional sports?
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