Quote from: Sir Lüc on November 19, 2025, 01:14:10 PMNevermind - I have been provided with sufficient proof that Flip sadly passed away in the night of January 23rd 2025. I can obviously miss things but I don't think this info had been shared here beforehand, like with other unfortunately similar cases.

I have updated the rolls accordingly. He shall remain a Talossan in eternity, and his memory will live on in our minds and hearts. Så viva Flip!

Thank you Luc. Så viva Flip!

Quote from: Sir Lüc on November 19, 2025, 08:40:34 AM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 18, 2025, 08:59:50 PM@Sir Lüc Flip Molinar is on the list of voters who did not cast a ballot. I believe Danihel Txechescu informed us of the unfortunate news of his passing earlier this year.

All we know is that Flip himself informed us he would not last beyond June 2025, in all likelihood; Danihel merely reminded us of that.

But in reality, we have no confirmation of what happened since, and without such proof, revoking Flip's citizenship would be inOrganic on account of breaking the Twelfth Covenant.

That is why the Chancery still considers Flip an active citizen and why he was accordingly issued a ballot.

I wanted to clarify from the following from @Danihel Txechescu

Quote from: Danihel Txechescu on September 24, 2025, 10:56:41 AMI was looking a topic on this yesterday myself and found none. I remembered Flip too on his birthday.

For those not in the know, Flip passed away early in the year due to an aggressive brain tumor. His presence is missed in Talossa.

Danihel stated that Flip passed away. Danihel I may have misunderstood you.

@Sir Lüc Flip Molinar is on the list of voters who did not cast a ballot. I believe Danihel Txechescu informed us of the unfortunate news of his passing earlier this year.

PROG 105
URL 60
IDT 18
GREEN 14
IND GREEN 3

Not legislation but we will be encouraging the next seneschal to revive the Talossa Talks project initiated during the Tzaracomprada Ministry.

You both have quite an impressive get-up. Do you do this every halloween? Last year I dressed up as a Starfleet officer (using Kirk's old green uniform top).

A.  Green Party

B.  Breneir Tzaracomprada

C.  Yes

D.  Green Party

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 06, 2025, 02:23:37 PMThe Green Party has expanded on all four points of its political program:
-Accountable Government, and
-Expanded Apolitical Culture, and
-An Activist, Cooperative Foreign Policy, and
-Effective Government.

As the time for voting nears I wanted to share the Green Party's now completed political program. We welcome your support and even if we don't have your support we urge you to vote.

Quote from: King Txec on November 14, 2025, 12:46:35 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 14, 2025, 12:22:22 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 08, 2025, 03:52:16 PM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on November 08, 2025, 03:29:11 PMGot it in my calendar, same day as the birthday party my wife has set up for me but if I don't have any other things to do in preperation for the party I will be there.

@King Txec Am I correct that you are ordering all Talossans to sing happy birthday to Tric'hard at the start of the Royal Coffee?

Glad to hear there will be singing.

I wasn't aware that it was his birthday. I won't force anyone to sing though!

-Txec R

:)

Quote from: King Txec on November 14, 2025, 12:08:35 PMMick

-Txec R

Quote from: Sir Lüc on November 14, 2025, 11:28:56 AMYes - one or more cosponsors ("micks"), as each petition needs to be presented by at least two citizens.

Thanks to you both.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 08, 2025, 03:52:16 PM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on November 08, 2025, 03:29:11 PMGot it in my calendar, same day as the birthday party my wife has set up for me but if I don't have any other things to do in preperation for the party I will be there.

@King Txec Am I correct that you are ordering all Talossans to sing happy birthday to Tric'hard at the start of the Royal Coffee?

Glad to hear there will be singing.

@Sir Lüc Luc, you may have already sent it but I wanted to be sure. Is there anything else needed before sending the oath for Tong Mun Kit?

@Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be I very much hope this bill will move forward in the coming term.

Whereas, it can be said that one objective in granting rights is to reduce suffering and enhance flourishing, so the use of sentience as a guiding characteristic may be more appropriate, and

Whereas, it was the trailblazing philosopher Jeremy Bentham who wrote in 1789, "The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but, Can they suffer?", and

Whereas, sentience is the characteristic of consciousness whereby an organism has a sufficient level of awareness to experience suffering, and

Whereas, sentience has been proven to be a characteristic not exclusive to homo sapiens sapiens, and

Whereas, it is therefore a fact that the restriction of the normative and legal discussion and codification of rights to humankind is an unacceptable case of anthropocentric speciesism.

Therefore, be it enacted that el Lexhatx F.5.3.13 (Culture) which currently reads:

Quote10 December. Human Rights Day. A suggested method to celebrate Human Rights Day is reviewing Article XI of The Organic Law and/or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

is deleted.

and the current el Lexhatx F.5.2.7 which reads:

QuoteDecember 12: Llimbaziua (Language Day).

is renumbered as F.5.2.8.

The following new article is reinserted as el Lexhatx F.5.2.7 (Culture) to read as:

Quote10 December. Sentient Rights Day. A day to celebrate the dignity and honor the rights of all sentient beings.

The last section of the Green Party political program concerns Effective Government.

Talossa works best when its public institutions serve everyone in a manner that is fair, transparent, and without political gamesmanship.

To support this:

We envision at least one live session of the Cosa each term so Talossans can see their leaders in action along with the details of Talossan governance. Other bodies such as the CpI should consider public broadcasting of procedures, where feasible. The King's royal coffees are an example of us seeing each other not just writing at each other. We need more of that in government too,

We seek an expanded Civil Service that can help reduce ministerial burnout and make possible longer terms of government. This isn't just good governance; it's a long-term investment in Talossa's future. The previous Government has had some success with this very approach through the unfortunately named Permanent Secretary for Propaganda. We should apply this success to our immigration and foreign affairs ministries, where possible, as well,

We plan to retry the National Skills and Social Connections program to help Talossans find common interests and identify untapped skill sets for an expanded Civil Service.

Effective government in Talossa means that we organize not around shared hatreds but around common interests and shared values. This is the Talossa we want to help nurture.

WHEREAS it has been more than two weeks since @Tong Mun Kit Tong Mun Kit first posted on Wittenberg, following his introduction to the citizens of the Kingdom by officers of the Immigration Ministry, and

WHEREAS he has, in that time, demonstrated an active, genuine, and continuing interest in Talossan life, language and culture, and

WHEREAS he desires citizenship in the Kingdom of Talossa, and

WHEREAS by all indications it appears that he would be a loyal and dedicated citizen, and a credit to this nation if he obtains the grant of citizenship he requests,

THEREFORE I, Breneir Tzaracomprada, a citizen of very good standing of the province of Florencia and of the Kingdom of Talossa, do hereby petition the Secretary of State @Sir Lüc to issue a grant of citizenship to Prospective Citizen Tong Mun Kit, as specified by law.

Quote from: Mia Jaeger on October 14, 2025, 02:57:08 PMDoes the nation of Talossa have a policy on Ai? I myself am not a user or supporter of Ai but I've seen a few posts here regarding the use of Ai. Is there a general consensus or official ruling when it comes to it? 

@Mia Jaeger If you have ideas on potential policy concerning AI then please do make suggestions either here or even with a proposal in The Hopper.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on October 22, 2025, 10:44:09 PM- Effective Government

We are committed to professionalism and impartiality in public service.
An apolitical and nonpartisan Chancery (as exemplified by the recent actions of our current SoS) supported by an active Deputy and further backed by an expanded, merit-based and well-trained Civil Service, will guarantee efficiency, fairness, and continuity for all Talossans.

With Balloting Day nearing, the Green Party will soon release additional information on the final part of its political program: Effective Government

Legislation to create a tiered-reading system for legislation (replacing the Hopper)
Resubmission of Sense of the Ziu on Climate Emergency
Sense of the Ziu on Accelerated Democratic Backsliding in the United States

Quote from: Sir Lüc on November 10, 2025, 04:56:11 PMI am pondering if I should publicly post the mailers I receive for forwarding in addition to sending them out to opted-in citizens. Seems like the opted-out folks (not too many to be honest) are entirely locked out of what seems to be a pretty lively campaign. Also, new citizens might be missing references to prior mailers. Bit too late to implement fairly for this GE, but something to keep in mind.

Luc, you are doing an exceptional job coordinating this election. I am also happy to hear not too many people are opted-out.