Daily News of The Communist Bloc - October 11th, 2021

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Please welcome our newest comrades who have joined over the last couple days:


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[b]Ministry of Domestic Affairs:[/b]

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[*][i]We've now beaten [the former WA Delegate] Tommy's record for most endos we've ever had on a delegate.[/i] Micha now has 403 endorsements, making us the UCR with the most WAD endorsements.
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[b]TCB Card Factory:[/b]

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[*][i]Spoopy Month is upon us, so y'all better make halloween themed flags or you wont be entered into the competition to win 3 Legendary Cards! Simply Telegram me ([url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=Radicalania]Radicalania[/url]) once your halloween themed flag is on your nation before the 26th of October (GMT), and on the 26th I'll open a vote on our forum which will be ongoing until Halloween- with the winner taking all 3 cards.[/i]
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[*]Both the Council of Ministers and the People's Assembly passed [url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RVnNkqIpJ2VWXN4v8_7K0KPjexsVXALGoVNxkC67TwI/edit]The Laika Accords[/url] unanimously. This treaty establishes a relationship between The Communist Bloc, The Leftist Assembly, and The West Pacific and will go into effect once passed by the other two regions. Additionally, the PA vote results can be found [url=https://tcb.red/forum/topic/2733-pa-vote-tla-twp-treaty]here.[/url]
[*]Executive elections are coming up very soon. The standing period begins on Friday, 15 October and will last 7 days. After this, voting will be open to all citizens of The Communist Bloc for 48 hours. If you are interested in running, you can begin familiarising yourself with our [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1482211#article_3]Constitution[/url] as well as the [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1485976]Law Archive.[/url] Specifically, you may want to read the [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1482469]Ministerial Responsibilities Act 2020.[/url]
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[*]The Leftist Assembly [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=177728]polled their residents[/url] to measure approval of Cedoria's appointment as Vice-Secretary. The results are in with 39 for, 2 against, 13 abstained.
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[size=80][url=https://sites.google.com/view/theleftisttimes/]The Leftist Times - NSLeft's Most Trusted Newspaper[/url][/size]
[size=80][url=https://nationstates.news/]NationStates Today - NationStates' Most Reliable News[/url][/size]
[size=80][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1601777]The Western Post - A publication of The West Pacific Cultural Trust[/url][/size]
[size=80][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1586997]The Fylkirvegrian Messenger[/url][/size]
[size=80][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1593603]The Rejected Times[/url][/size]
[size=80][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1595792]Worker's Editorial[/url][/size]
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[floatright][box][center][b][color=firebrick][size=180]Current Events[/color][/size][/b]
[i]Keep an eye out for announcements about upcoming events here and on Discord![/i][/center]
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[b]Regional:[/b]
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[*]Spooky nation flag card contest (until 26 October)
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[b]Politics:[/b]
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[*]If you’re not endorsing our delegate [url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=Kethania]Kethania[/url], you should do that straight away! Every endorsement on our delegate protects our regional security as well as amplifies our voice on WA resolutions. You should also endorse our vice delegates, [url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=Marxmeans]Marxmeans[/url], [url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=Shamian]Shamian[/url], [url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=the_workers_union_of_habsburg-lorraine]The Workers Union of Habsburg-Lorraine[/url] and [url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=Ubertas]Ubertas[/url]!

[*]Become a citizen! This allows you to participate in regional politics, pick your representatives, and join the Regional Discord server. More information can be found [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1367212]here.[/url]

[*]Check out the [url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=information_of_the_communist_bloc/detail=factbook/id=1485976]Law Archive[/url]. It is an easy way to navigate and keep track of all our laws. This document is updated as new laws get passed.

[*]If you are interested in getting involved, consider volunteering with one of the Ministries. You can [url=https://tcb.red/forum/forum/15-the-civil-service]sign up here.[/url] We greatly appreciate the work all our volunteers do!
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[b]NationStates:[/b]
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[*]Want some endorsements? Run the [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1449988]Revolutionary Endorsement Program[/url]! It's simple and doesn't take very much time. Endorse comrades, get endorsed back. If you run into any trouble, send a telegram to [url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=the_passerine_islands]The Passerine Islands[/url] on NationStates or post in Discord, and we can help troubleshoot. Alternatively, post the following to the RMB: [pre][nation]ink_cloud[/nation], rep[/pre]

[*]The [url=https://www.nationstates.net/region=the_communist_blocs_card_factory]TCB Card Factory[/url] is open and churning out cards! This program includes regional giveaways, a regional art museum, card requests, and of course, shiny 1% International Artwork badges. TCBs Card Factory is asking for a team of volunteers to help operate card farms to ensure a steady supply of cards are being printed. Think you can help? Sign up today.

[*]We created a [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1585443]glossary of NationStates terms![/url] We hope this helps anyone who is unsure of what different acronyms and slang mean.

[*]We have published [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1603416]the Master Dispatch.[/url] This should be the first place you go if you are looking for information on TCB or NationStates. It contains links to every major resource, and it is pinned under the WFE.

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[b]Other:[/b]
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[*]Our forums are online, but unfortunately, we have lost a whole year of data. If you applied for citizenship between February 2020 and December 2020, make sure to [b]reapply[/b]. You may also have to recreate your account. Apologies for this inconvenience. The government will be working as quickly as possible to re-accept citizenship applications. (Disclaimer: this only applies if you were registered as a citizen in-between February 2020 and December 2020. If you have joined TCB after this time period you do not need to re-apply for citizenship) 
Please also make an account at [url=https://theredand.black/]https://theredand.black/[/url] so the transition to the NSLeft forum goes as smoothly as possible. 

[*]We have created [url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=information_of_the_communist_bloc/detail=factbook/id=1579282]a list of leftist resources[/url]! This is an ongoing project, and if you think there is something missing from this list, please telegram or DM me. I am [url=https://www.nationstates.net/nation=the_passerine_islands]The Passerine Islands[/url] here and Sam on Discord.

[*]On 11 August, 2021, Head Administrator M.M. resigned, and Precoixious has stepped up and become our new Head Administrator. M.M. will continue as an Observer Admin. Also joining the administrative team and Kirk and Ant. The MoI wishes them all the best. 

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