You Decide
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Is Southgate a spiritual leader?
England’s manager is a great communicator. He has shown grace, kindness, strength and faith. He has powerfully condemned racist abuse. He compares extremely well with the current Archbishop of...
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Do cameras stop us seeing things clearly?
Dara McAnulty is 19, a published author and award-winning nature writer. He says cameras prevent us from spotting the real beauty in the natural world. But is he correct? Discuss today’s “You...
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Is journalism vital to democracy?
Journalists often uncover scandals, hold politicians to account and expose crimes. Some say journalism plays a key role in supporting democracies around the world – but is this always true?...
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Is Denmark the best country in the world?
Though they lost last night, they fought like tigers. And few realise that this small Scandinavian nation is one of the least corrupt, most trusting and happiest countries in the world. But is...
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Was the war on terror a failure?
Troops are leaving Afghanistan as the USA’s longest-ever war comes to an end. But some warn the Taliban could be ruling the country again within six months, suggesting those who died in an...
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Should we remove gender from passports?
US passports have two gender options: M or F. Last week it was announced a third will be added: X. But the Dutch have dropped the question altogether. What do you think? Discuss this week’s “You...
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Should ecocide be treated like genocide?
Greta Thunberg and Pope Francis support making ecocide a crime. They say it will stop businesses from harming the planet. But many are sceptical and believe real change can only come from...
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Should we all be a little bit crazy?
It is only by attempting things that seem mad or impossible that leaps in human progress are made. The greatest genius ever, Leonardo da Vinci, designed a flying machine long before the...
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Can you succeed too soon?
In every walk of life there are people who have made a big splash at the beginning of their careers only to fade into obscurity. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your class and make your vote!
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Are we all hypocrites?
Most of us commit small acts of hypocrisy almost every day: we tell white lies, we break minor rules that we would prefer others to obey and we get annoyed at them doing things that we excuse...
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Can the monarchy survive?
Tensions are running high ahead of the unveiling of a new statue of Princess Diana this week. Will William and Harry mend their rift to help save the British crown? Discuss today’s “You Decide”...
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Should everyone get a free lifetime income?
It sounds too good to be true. But in Britain, numerous politicians have signed a commitment to the policy, including Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. Could it work? What do you think?...
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Should we get so cross about words?
They are just words after all! Yet millions of people can’t help getting hot under the collar about mispronunciation, bad grammar – and the way other people speak. Discuss today’s “You Decide”...
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Are cryptocurrencies evil?
A haven for criminals, a huge polluter and a massive gamble for investors. Or are digital currencies the beginning of something great? What do you think? Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your...
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Do we suffer from an evolution delusion?
A top professor has called for the famous image of homo sapiens developing from an ape to be banned from textbooks because it mistakenly suggests evolution is always a form of progress. What do...