1. Topic: Americans should pay more attention to the way their clothes and shoes are made in order to help prevent child labor abuses. - Define child labor and its prevalence in the fashion industry. - Discuss the ethical implications of supporting brands that exploit child labor. - Provide examples of brands known for ethical labor practices. - Use statistics to illustrate the impact of consumer choices on child labor. - Explore reasons why consumers might overlook labor practices when shopping. - Discuss the potential effects of more ethical consumer behavior on child labor. 2. Topic: We can eliminate poverty if everyone takes steps to give more in their local community. - Define poverty and its effects on communities. - Contrast the effects of local giving versus broader charitable efforts. - Illustrate the impact of community giving with examples. - Use data to show the potential impact of increased local giving. - Discuss reasons why people might be reluctant to give locally. - Explore the potential consequences of increased local giving on poverty rates. 3. Topic: Freedom of speech is something Americans need to support more strongly not only for themselves but for people in countries where it's not