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Question for the Week - Should Students Be Allowed to Wear Controversial Costumes to School?

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Every year when Halloween comes around, schools have the same debate if students should be allowed to wear costumes that some people may find offensive. I think yes, students should…

Yulitza from IL

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Students Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Wear Controversial Costumes to School. Schools are supposed to be safe places where students can learn and feel safe. Letting students wear controversial costumes can…

Nikolai from IL

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2024 Presidential Election
This fall, Americans will have the opportunity to exercise their vote to choose our next president. Voting in a self-governing society requires an informed citizenry who make their selection after considering competing ideas.

2024 Presidential Election
This fall, Americans will have the opportunity to exercise their vote to choose our next president. Voting in a self-governing society requires an informed citizenry who make their selection after considering competing ideas.

Previous Debates

Freedom of Speech

Should Students Be Allowed to Wear Controversial Costumes to School?

Oct 23, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025Voting closed

273 votes62.3% yes37.7% no

Should Columbus Day Still Be Celebrated?

Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025Voting closed

299 votes35.5% yes64.5% no

Should Schools Regularly Screen Students for Mental Health Concerns?

Sep 25, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025Voting closed

145 votes73.8% yes26.2% no

Should Schools Require Students to Surrender Their Smartphones During the School Day?

Sep 11, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025Voting closed

264 votes17.4% yes82.6% no

Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?

Aug 28, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025Voting closed

307 votes45% yes55% no

Should the U.S. Intervene Militarily in Foreign Conflicts?

May 8, 2025 - May 22, 2025Voting closed

127 votes52.8% yes47.2% no

Popular Debates

Should the United States Have a $15 Minimum Wage?

Mar 5, 2021 - Mar 13, 2021Voting closed

315 votes37.5% yes62.5% no

Constitution Connection

Does the United States Need to Better Protect Voter Rights?

Oct 20, 2022 - Nov 2, 2022Voting closed

425 votes58.8% yes41.2% no

Should the United States Increase Military Aid to Ukraine? 

Sep 22, 2022 - Oct 5, 2022Voting closed

413 votes49.9% yes50.1% no

Constitution Connection

Should the United States Government Ban TikTok?

Mar 30, 2023 - Apr 12, 2023Voting closed

335 votes20.6% yes79.4% no

Constitution Connection

Should State Governments Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment?

Mar 16, 2023 - Mar 29, 2023Voting closed

370 votes63.5% yes36.5% no

Should Parents Have Greater Control Over What Books are Permitted in Public Schools?

Apr 27, 2023 - May 10, 2023Voting closed

350 votes20% yes80% no