Daily News of The Communist Bloc - October 7th, 2021

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[tr][td][b][center]Good morning / afternoon / evening! 

Please welcome our newest comrades:


[nation]kevianneredland[/nation], [nation]lintiani[/nation], [nation]carpa_diem[/nation], [nation]the_luna_tribe[/nation], [nation]korblox[/nation], [nation]ethkaria[/nation], [nation]inverria[/nation], [nation]communechina[/nation], [nation]vegan_circlejerkers[/nation], [nation]greater_tevarria[/nation], [nation]the_free_syrian_army[/nation], [nation]sussybaka420[/nation], [nation]deno[/nation], [nation]kaiden_hoof[/nation], [nation]the_great_northern_platue[/nation], [nation]isle_of_paradis[/nation], [nation]brokenspace[/nation], [nation]rhudiland[/nation], [nation]northern_soviet_socialist_provinces[/nation], [nation]dustas_arki[/nation], [nation]vibeland[/nation], [nation]fanian[/nation], [nation]obradan[/nation]!


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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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[b]Ministry of Information:[/b]

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[*][i]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.[/i]
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[*]The Council of Ministers is currently voting on a diplomatic treaty. More information can be found on Discord in the #ministerial-gallery 
[*]The Legislative Committee election has concluded. Wasc has received 16 votes verses 4 votes for none of the above. You can see the results [url=https://tcb.red/forum/topic/2724]here.[/url]
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[*]The Leftist Assembly is [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=177728]currently polling their residents[/url] to measure approval of Cedoria's appointment as Vice-Secretary.
[*]Fhaeng: [i]TWP presents the [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1601777]October edition of The Western Post[/url] with a creative retelling of N-Day and an interview with the one and only Vara[/i]
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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.
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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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