Resolved, This House regrets factions

On September 21, 2023, the Union debated the history of political factions and whether we ought to embrace or work against factionalism in our political systems. This was the first event our new members attended, the vast majority of whom confidently debated in front of the Union.

A critical argument in favor of the resolution included rising polarization and antipathy that seem to be inevitable with the formation and clashing of political factions. Often these can yield oppressive policies that might prove deleterious to our democratic principles.

In opposition, factions give a greater voice to minority and underrepresented populations. Given the efficacy of coalitions in acquiring a majority, minority groups have a greater amount of leverage to acquire and retain their rights with their ability to form political factions.

Ultimately, the majority of the Union of the Union voted against the resolution, and thus it failed to carry.