The Atlasian League of Progressives

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Welcome, one and all!

Membership is open to all, unless three members lodge an objection about a particular person's membership. In that case, a vote is taken on whether the person whose membership is in question is a progressive. If, after five days, the vote results in the affirmative, the membership goes through. If not, the person is barred from joining the ALP.

The only elected officials are the Secretary and Deputy Secretary. They are responsible for setting up votes and keeping up rankings.

Once a bill or amendment comes to the Senate, a vote is taken on it by the membership. The vote lasts three days, and the result becomes the official position. The Secretary does not vote except to break ties.

[Хahar 🤔]

Basically, this is a lobbying organization that rates Senators on the side.

[Willy Woz]

I am interested in joining, considering my economic and foreign progressivism.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Since there aren't even three members to complain, for now you are a member of the ALP, although I have some reservations, since you are running on a ticket with gporter.

[Willy Woz]

Since there aren't even three members to complain, for now you are a member of the ALP, although I have some reservations, since you are running on a ticket with gporter.

Thank you for accepting me.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Since there aren't even three members to complain, for now you are a member of the ALP, although I have some reservations, since you are running on a ticket with gporter.

Thank you for accepting me.

You're welcome; but like I said, I have no choice.  And I am very concerned with you being on the same ticket as gporter.

[Willy Woz]

Since there aren't even three members to complain, for now you are a member of the ALP, although I have some reservations, since you are running on a ticket with gporter.

Thank you for accepting me.

You're welcome; but like I said, I have no choice.  And I am very concerned with you being on the same ticket as gporter.

I dunno. Ebowed is on the same ticket as KP...

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Since there aren't even three members to complain, for now you are a member of the ALP, although I have some reservations, since you are running on a ticket with gporter.

Thank you for accepting me.

You're welcome; but like I said, I have no choice.  And I am very concerned with you being on the same ticket as gporter.

I dunno. Ebowed is on the same ticket as KP...

True, but you also ran on a ticket with Inks.

[Хahar 🤔]

Until there are 10 members, at which point we will hold regular elections, I will appoint myself Secretary and Benconstine Deputy Secretary. If you have objections, please speak up.

[Willy Woz]

Until there are 10 members, at which point we will hold regular elections, I will appoint myself Secretary and Benconstine Deputy Secretary. If you have objections, please speak up.

That sounds OK to me.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Until there are 10 members, at which point we will hold regular elections, I will appoint myself Secretary and Benconstine Deputy Secretary. If you have objections, please speak up.

I'm not going to complain.  I just hope we get 10 members quickly; we're currently at 3.

[Хahar 🤔]

First item of business:

Electroshock Weapons Restrictions Bill
1. In all areas of federal jurisdiction, the use of electroshock weapons (including, but not limited to, tasers) by law enforcement is hereby prohibited.

(Sponsor: Ebowed)

Comprehensive Drug Reform Bill of 2007

Section 1: Findings
1. Current Atlasian policy has led to the incarceration of millions of nonviolent drug users, as well as the devastation of several South American economies and environments, and an overall increase in violent crime associated with drug dealing and untreated addiction.
2. Current Atlasian policy treats drug addiction first and foremost as a criminal problem rather than a medical one.
3. Current Atlasian policy is inherently contradictory in that one of the most intoxicating and addictive substances known to man, alcohol, is legal while possession of softer drugs remains a criminal activity.
4. Current Atlasian policy places harsh sentencing and punishment ahead of harm minimization, effective drug education, and addiction treatment.

Section 2: Decriminalized Substances
1. All federal laws, as well as District of Columbia and federal territory laws, prohibiting the private possession, consumption, or profitless distribution of the following substances are repealed: 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA), mescaline, Peyote, psilocin, psilocybin, d-lysergic acid amide (LSA), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), salvia divinorum, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), ephedrine, opium, cocaine (including freebase cocaine), gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), ibogaine, heroin, 5-methoxy-n,n-diisopropyltryptamine (5-MeO-DIPT), 2C-T-7, 2C-B, cathinone (khat), alpha-methyltryptamine (AMT), 5-OH-DMT, amphetamines, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, morphine, phencyclidine (PCP), benzylpiperazine, codeine, synthetic cannabinoids, marinol, and ketamine.
2. This section shall not be interpreted to legalize the sale or underage use of the listed substances.
3. All federal laws, including District of Columbia and federal territory laws, prohibiting certain forms of tobacco (including homegrown tobacco, smokeless tobacco, clove cigarettes, or N. rustica), alcohol (including absinthe, and all related ingredients), or associated paraphanelia (including rolling papers, rolling filter tips, matches, and water pipes) are repealed.

Section 3: Safe Injection Sites
1. The federal government will invest $10 million FY 2009 in the construction of a Safe Injection Site in the District of Columbia.
2. No person using illicit drugs inside of a Safe Injection Site may face prosecution of any kind in relation to the possession or consumption of the drug.
3. All persons entering the Safe Injection Site will be provided with clean needle syringes and any medical care necessary free of charge.

Section 4: Good Samaritan Provision
1. In all areas under federal jurisdiction, persons calling for medical help for a person who is suffering immediate health problems due to drug use may not face arrest charges for possession or consumption of illicit substances.

(Sponsor: Ebowed)

Vote whether you support or oppose these bills.

[Willy Woz]

Electro-Shock Weapons Bill: Support
Comprehensive Drug Reform Bill of 2007: Neutral

[HappyWarrior]

Most redundant group ever.

[Хahar 🤔]

Most redundant group ever.

[HappyWarrior]

Most redundant group ever.

We have like five progressive organizations already.  Why do we need another?

[Хahar 🤔]

Most redundant group ever.

We have like five progressive organizations already.  Why do we need another?

Five?

This one is Senate-based. It rates bills and Senators for progressiveness. That's something that doesn't exist.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

This is actually a good idea—the vote ratings part, anyway.  I've been working on doing the same thing for all residents of the Northeast, starting with those seeking office this cycle.

[Hash]

I can join, that is if centrists are accepted.

[Willy Woz]

I can join, that is if centrists are accepted.

I assume they are, as long as they hold many left-wing positions.

[Хahar 🤔]

I can join, that is if centrists are accepted.

Sure. Welcome.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Electro-Shock Weapons Bill: Oppose in current form.
Comprehensive Drug Reform Bill of 2007: Support

[Hash]

Oppose both.

[Хahar 🤔]

Official policy:

Electro-Shock Weapons Bill: Oppose
Comprehensive Drug Reform Bill of 2007: Tied, so I'll vote Support

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Over-Development Balance Act

Section 1: Findings

We have found that:

1. Developers are building houses at an extremely fast rate.
2. These new houses are creating budget problems for the local school district.

Section 2: Impact Fees

1. For the purpose of this bill, 'development' is defined as a collection of houses recognized as a loosely connected community.
2. To combat school budgeting problems, all developers will pay an impact on all homes in developments.
3. A developer will pay for the estimated school enrollment for 2 years at the local school district for the average amount of children (as calculated by the Census) for every house in the development.
4. The money will be added straight to the schoolboard's budget for the following Fiscal Year.


(Sponsor: Speed of Sound)

Alignment with Territory Policy Act

1. The senate recognizes that disorganization in regional bill introduction and the constitution's limits on the senate as blockades to universal improvement of our nation.

2. Any bill the senate passes in a session that:
a) affects only DC and the territories
b) does so because of constitutional limits on it affecting the regions
Will be placed on a regional ballot in every region at the end of the session, to be voted on by the citizens of each region.
3. If passed by any region, it will take immediate effect in that region.


(Sponsor: Speed of Sound)

Please vote whether or not you support these bills.