Starter discussions

Should campaign ads be required to display their biggest funder's name? The person paying for persuasion should be as visible as the slogan.

Should public officials face personal liability for unlawful surveillance? Officials should not hide behind taxpayers after knowingly violating privacy rights.

Should sanctions be lifted when civilians suffer more than political leaders? Punishing a population is a poor substitute for changing a government's behavior.

Should governments fund legal defense for people facing deportation? A life-changing legal proceeding should not depend on someone's ability to hire counsel.

Should whistleblowers keep leaked documents if authorities demand their return? Evidence of serious wrongdoing should not vanish because the accused institution claims ownership.

Should national service include mandatory civilian work for every adult? Shared service could make citizenship a duty rather than only a bundle of benefits.

Should public broadcasters be forbidden from endorsing political positions? Tax-funded media should explain disputes without adopting a political mission.

Should cash bail be eliminated even for unpopular defendants? Pretrial freedom should not depend on whether a family can afford a payment.

Should repeat violent offenders face indefinite detention after sentencing? Some people believe release should depend on demonstrated safety, not a calendar.

Should wealthy countries pay people to leave flood-prone coastlines? Public money should fund relocation instead of rebuilding the same exposed properties.

Should losing candidates pay for election challenges rejected as frivolous? Baseless challenges should have a financial cost rather than becoming a fundraising strategy.

Should public officials be banned from deleting their social media posts? An official's public statements should remain part of an accessible record.