On May 15, 2008, the National Discussion and Debate Series hosted the final debate of its 2007-2008 season in the New York Public Library. Four participants had one hour to debate the proposed resolution: Our national interests require a path to citizenship for the 12 million illegal immigrants presently here.

On April 9, 2008, the National Discussion and Debate Series debated the right to universal health care at Boston's historic Faneuil Hall. Resolved: Americans have a fundamental right to health care, and it is the obligation of government to secure that right.