50 Possible Topics

A number of these topics are rather controversial—that's the point. In an

argumentative essay, opinions matter and controversy is based on opinions,
which are, hopefully, backed up by facts. If these topics are a little too
controversial or you don't find the right one for you, try browsing
through persuasive essay and speech topics as well.

1. Is global climate change caused by humans?

2. Is the death penalty effective?
3. Is our election process fair?
4. Is torture ever acceptable?
5. Should men get paternity leave from work?
6. Are school uniforms beneficial?
7. Do we have a fair tax system?
8. Do curfews keep teens out of trouble?
9. Is cheating out of control?
10.Are we too dependent on computers?
11. Should animals be used for research?
12. Should cigarette smoking be banned?
13. Are cell phones dangerous?
14. Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy?
15. Do we have a throwaway society?
16. Is child behavior better or worse than it was years ago?
17. Should companies market to children?
18. Should the government have a say in our diets?
19. Does access to condoms prevent teen pregnancy?
20. Should members of Congress have term limits?
21. Are actors and professional athletes paid too much?
22. Are CEOs paid too much?
23.Should athletes be held to high moral standards?
24. Do violent video games cause behavior problems?
25.Should creationism be taught in public schools?
26. Are beauty pageants exploitative?
27.Should English be the official language of the United States?
28. Should the racing industry be forced to use biofuels?
29. Should the alcohol drinking age be increased or decreased?
30. Should everyone be required to recycle?
31. Is it okay for prisoners to vote (as they are in some states)?
32.Is it good that same-sex couples are able to marry?
33. Are there benefits to attending a single-sex school?
34. Does boredom lead to trouble?
35. Should schools be in session year-round?
36. Does religion cause war?
37.Should the government provide health care?
38. Should abortion be illegal?
39. Are girls too mean to each other?
40. Is homework harmful or helpful?
41. Is the cost of college too high?
42. Is college admission too competitive?
43. Should euthanasia be illegal?
44. Should the federal government legalize marijuana use nationally?
45.Should rich people be required to pay more taxes?
46. Should schools require foreign language or physical education?
47. Is affirmative action fair?
48. Is public prayer okay in schools?
49. Are schools and teachers responsible for low test scores?
50. Is greater gun control a good idea?