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Oakland Debate Club
Debate, Oakland style. Oakland is one of the West's essential cities — population around 440,646, anchored by Lake Merritt and Temescal. The club brings that civic energy into structured debates on the questions Oakland cares about, from local issues to national ones.
New here? Here's what Oakland Debate Club is about.
Just getting started — be part of the first debate.
Show up
No experience needed — beginners to pros, all welcome.
Get matched & debate
Structured 1v1 to 5v5 debates with real judging.
It’s free
Sharpen how you think and argue, in good company.
This club is looking for its founding leader
Someone gets to be the reason Oakland argues in person. Ambassadors run the room, and we handle the format, topics, and tools.