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Should We Legalize The Market For Human Organs?
Published: May 21, 08
Organ transplantation is tragically out of reach for thousands of people on waiting lists. The situation has sparked debate about whether people should be paid to donate. Six experts recently took on the issue in the Intelligence Squared U.S. debate series.
Should We Legalize The Market For Human Organs?
Published: May 21, 08
Organ transplantation is tragically out of reach for thousands of people on waiting lists. The situation has sparked debate about whether people should be paid to donate. Six experts recently took on the issue in the Intelligence Squared U.S. debate series.
Should America Be The World's Policeman?
Published: Feb 22, 08
Should the United States, with its enormous military might, act as a global sheriff, policing the world's trouble spots? A panel of experts debates America's responsibilities abroad and at home in the latest in the Intelligence Squared U.S. series.
Should We Accept Steroid Use In Sports?
Published: Feb 13, 08
A panel of experts debates whether performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in competitive sports. It's the latest in the series Intelligence Squared U.S.
Should We Accept Steroid Use In Sports?
Published: Jan 23, 08
A panel of experts debates whether performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in competitive sports. It's the latest in the series Intelligence Squared U.S.
Is Aid To Africa Doing More Harm Than Good?
Published: Dec 14, 07
Aid meant to combat poverty in Africa has been complicated by corruption among political leaders, leading some to question if it hurts more than it helps. Six experts debate the topic in the Intelligence Squared U.S. series.
Is Aid To Africa Doing More Harm Than Good?
Published: Dec 14, 07
Aid meant to combat poverty in Africa has been complicated by corruption among political leaders, leading some to question if it hurts more than it helps. Six experts debate the topic in the Intelligence Squared U.S. series.
Is It Time To End Affirmative Action?
Published: Nov 26, 07
Last year, Michigan became the third state to ban the use of affirmative action in the public arena. Is it time to end it across the country? A panel of experts debates in the latest in the Intelligence Squared U.S. series.
Is It Time To End Affirmative Action?
Published: Nov 26, 07
Last year, Michigan became the third state to ban the use of affirmative action in the public arena. Is it time to end it across the country? A panel of experts debates in the latest in the Intelligence Squared U.S. series.
Is Russia Becoming Our Enemy Again?
Published: Nov 7, 07
The United States has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of subverting democracy, corruptly enriching his cronies and undermining U.S. efforts to stop Iran's nuclear program. A panel of experts debates whether Russia is becoming an enemy of the United States.
Is Russia Becoming Our Enemy Again?
Published: Nov 7, 07
The United States has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of subverting democracy, corruptly enriching his cronies and undermining U.S. efforts to stop Iran's nuclear program. A panel of experts debates whether Russia is becoming an enemy of the United States.
Should We Welcome Undocumented Immigrants?
Published: Oct 19, 07
There are now an estimated 12 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, and the nation is engaged in a heated and divisive debate about immigration policy. Should the United State welcome these immigrants? A panel of experts debates.
Should We Welcome Undocumented Immigrants?
Published: Oct 19, 07
There are now an estimated 12 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, and the nation is engaged in a heated and divisive debate about immigration policy. Should the United State welcome these immigrants? A panel of experts debates.
Is Spreading Democracy In Middle East A Bad Idea?
Published: Sep 26, 07
The Bush administration has said that an Iraq with a freely chosen government could serve as a model for spreading democracy in the Middle East. But is that goal really in the United States' interest? A panel of experts debates.
Is Spreading Democracy In Middle East A Bad Idea?
Published: Sep 26, 07
The Bush administration has said that an Iraq with a freely chosen government could serve as a model for spreading democracy in the Middle East. But is that goal really in the United States' interest? A panel of experts debates.