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Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates “America Doesn’t Need a Strong Dollar Policy” at Kaufman Center, March 13th

New York, NY— February 20, 2013 — On March 13, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) will continue its Spring 2013 season with the debate “America Doesn’t Need a Strong Dollar Policy.”  It’s often taken for granted that America needs a strong dollar.  When the value of the U.S. dollar is strong relative to other currencies, it becomes attractive to investors and allows Americans to buy foreign goods and services cheaply.  But in times of recession, are we better off with a weak dollar that stimulates U.S. manufacturing by making our goods cheaper and more competitive?  Or will the loss of

Does Religion Breed Violence and Ignorance?

Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates "The World Would Be Better Off Without Religion" at NYU's Skirball Center On November 15New York, NY – Oct. 20, 2011 – On November 15th, New York's premier live debate series, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US), proposes the controversial resolution: "The World Would Be Better Off Without Religion." From the crusades to modern fundamentalist terrorists, religious doctrines have been used as a means to justify wars and other atrocities. Yet, many people value religion as a source for good, giving followers purpose, while encouraging morality and ethical

Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates "Congress Should Pass Obama's Jobs Plan" Oct. 25 At NYU's Skirball Center

New York, NY – Oct. 7, 2011 – On October 25, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) will debate one of the most pressing issues of the day: Obama’s Jobs Plan. President Barack Obama claims the American Jobs Act would lower the unemployment rate and stimulate the economy with $447 billion in employer tax breaks, jobless reintegration, state aid, and infrastructure projects, to be paid for with taxes on corporations and the wealthy. Others say that the plan could punish job creators and cause further debt. In Support of the motion, “Congress Should Approve Obama’s Jobs Plan,” are Cecilia Rouse,

Overwhelming Victory for the Motion “Men Are Finished” at Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates

For the Resolution Dan Abrams, ABC News Legal Analyst, author of Man Down, and Hanna Rosin, award-winning journalist for Slate and The Atlantic, Win Debate Over Christina Hoff Sommers, feminist scholar and author, and David Zinczenko, EVP/Editor-in-Chief of Men’s Health Magazine Debate to be broadcast on NPR stations nationwide and to be telecast on WNET/Thirteen on 10/1NEW YORK – September 21, 2011 – Last night at NYU’s Skirball Center audience members gave an overwhelming victory to the team defending the proposition “Men Are Finished.” According to the final votes, Dan Abrams and

Do Too Many Kids Go to College? Chicago debut for Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates: "Too Many Kids Go to College" October 12

Chicago, IL – Sept. 15, 2011 – On October 12, as a part of Chicago’s Ideas Week, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) makes its Chicago debut with a controversial resolution that asks whether higher education is really necessary for America’s youth: Too Many Kids Go to College. Student loan debt has surpassed credit card debt, unemployment for those with a bachelor’s degree is at an all-time high, and entrepreneurs like the founders of Facebook and Microsoft have been successful without graduating. Given the many costs of college, is it time to rethink America’s love affair with higher

Decisive Victory to Continue the War on Terror at Intelligence Squared US Debate: “It’s Time to End the War on Terror

Against the Resolution Michael Hayden, former Director of the CIA and NSA, and Richard Falkenrath, Homeland Security Policy Adviser to Pres. Bush, 2001-2003, Win Debate Over Peter Bergen, Co-Director of New American Foundation’s Counterterrorism Strategy Initiative, and Juliette Kayyem, former Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs and Boston Globe National Security Columnist Debate to be broadcast on NPR stations nationwide and to be telecast on WNET/Thirteen on 9/17NEW YORK – September 8, 2011 – Last night audience members at the Intelligence Squared US

ARE WOMEN ON TOP? A MAJOR GENDER-EQUALITY DEBATE

Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates “Men Are Finished”New York, NY – Aug. 30, 2011 - On September 20, New York City’s premier live debate series, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US), will debate new issues surrounding gender equality. In a modern, information-age economy that appears better suited for women, many wonder if men are now permanently trailing. Education and employment statistics point to a clear and increasing dominance in women’s status at home and in the workplace. “MEN ARE FINISHED” is the theory that’ll be put to the test: Are men still dominant in society or has the order

INTELLIGENCE SQUARED U.S. & THE SLATE GROUP TO PARTNER ON UPCOMING 2011/2012 DEBATE SERIES

--Slate To Serve as IQ2US’s First-Ever Digital Media Partner--NEW YORK (June 6, 2011) – Intelligence Squared U.S., the celebrated New York-based live debate series that’s televised globally and broadcast on more than 220 NPR stations, and The Slate Group, the digital publishing subsidiary of The Washington Post Company whose centerpiece is Slate magazine, announced today an exclusive media partnership for the Fall 2011-Spring 2012 IQ2US debate series.  The partnership officially launches on September 7, kicking off the new season. Slate will serve as a go-to digital resource for the

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