Helen Adler meets with farmers in Mothar
Helen Adler of the Social Democrats praised the passage of The Comprehensive Gay Rights Treaty. "This landmark treaty enshrines the basic commitment to human rights which has marked Dorvik."
Campaigning for rural votes in Mothar, Helen Adler praised the passage of legislation which returned the "fisheries back to those communities which have for centuries built a life with the sea. " Protecting rural life is central to social democracy Adler said.
Later on Adler flew to Fairfax for a rally and campaigned for the Dorvik Left Unity Project. "Together we've accomplished much already. Now it's going to take all of us to secure those gains and expand the possibilities of this nation for peace and social justice."
Sarah Ehrenreich proposes Gay Rights Treaty
Sarah Ehrenreich, foreign minister of Dorvik, announced the introduction of the Ratification of The Comprehensive Gay Rights Treaty in the Dorvik House of Representatives.
"All the parties of Dorvik have made a commitment over the years for gay and lesbian equality. This treaty is a simple reflection of our nation's values." Also Ehrenreich will be introducting the Terrean Economic Board. It provides a forum for nations to negotiate the reduction of trade barriers.
Sarah Ehrenreich praised the defeat of a militarization initiative which would have introduced chemical and biological weapons as well as land mines. This bill would have "isolated Dorvik while spurring an arms race."
Helen Adler Praises Election Results
Helen Adler of the Social Democrats praised the election results which saw the SDD gain 23 seats. With it's 4th election of growth in seats, the SDD has returned to it's height in electoral strength.
Adler told reporters "If the Communists will finally vote and participate in the legislative process, we'll have a coalition that can pass reforms to tackle our democracy deficit, block the fascists, expand human rights and move our nation into a more peaceful direction.
Adler when asked about concrete proposals said "The passage of an economic agreement in Kalistan requires Dorvik's legislative support. And Sarah Ehrenreich will introduce a series of treaties to solidify our standing in the community of nations."
"And we'll put forward economic reforms to help farming communities and workers, which includes legislation on fisheries. Some of our past economic reforms have already weakened support for the fascists and we want to build on that."
When asked about the response to Soelle's death, Adler said "the wide outpouring of support in this nation and around the world is heart warming. Our challenges is to bring her belief in peace into the kind of actions which transform the nation."
Helen Adler Praises Passage of NCB Ban
Helen Adler of the Social Democrats of Dorvik praised the passage of a whole set of reforms, including the Dorthee Soelle Nuclear Chemical Biological Weapons Ban and the Land Mines Ban.
Adler also praised the passage of the Democratic Worker Councils, the abolition of the death penalty, the expansion of civil liberties, the expansion of labour rights, and the end of mandatory military service. "Each reform seeks to tackle fascism."
This session has been a success in every way but Adler warned that some of the reforms need to be rallied for. "The right will seek to overturn these critical reforms. So it's up to all of us to pressure the House to make these reforms stick."
Sarah Ehrenreich Elected as Foreign Minister
The Social Democratic legislative caucus met recently after the passing of Dorthee Soelle. After much deliberation, Sarah Ehrenreich was elected to represent the SDD in foreign affairs.
Ehrenreich was SDD party head from 2593 to 2596. She told reporters and the audience that she was honoured by the caucus. The "best way to honour Soelle's life's work is to enter into the fray and work diligently for peace and justice here and abroad."
Policy wise this includes working for passage of a land mines ban and a nuclear and chemical weapons ban, currently before the House. "It also means building on Soelle's work with our neighbours and allies." Ehrenreich said.
To that end Ehrenreich will be meeting with the governments of Rustania and Kalistan to build support for the Terrean Economic Board and the Council for Peace and Security in Artania. And she plans to work with nations that have friendship agreements with Dorvik.
Dorthee Soelle Dies (2520-2608)
Dorthee Soelle passed away on August 4th 2608 in her sleep today after fighting a short illness according to doctors at the University of Fairfax hospital. Born on Sept 18, 2520 she was 87 years old. In that long life she was known for her many accomplishments.
Originally she was known for her work in the history of pacifism in the church and taught at St. Paul's Seminary since 2546. She was well remembered by a generation of former students. The dean of the cathedral in Fairfax noted "she always attentive to every student."
She left her teaching position in 2565 to help found with a number of activists the Dorvik Peace Forum. As executive director of the peace forum she brought national exposure to issues of demilitarization and her particular passion: the abolition of nuclear arms.
Frustrated by the consensus for militarism among the larger parties she participated with a range of left groups in the founding of the Social Democrats of Dorvik in 2581. She may be best known for her time as party head, a post she held from 2581 to 2593.
The first piece of legislation she proposed would ban nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. In her time has party head the Social Democrats grew from zero to 66 seats and key reforms were passed from social security to a increasing aid for the poor here and abroad.
She retired as party head in 2593 only to be coaxed back to parliament in her role as foreign minister. She was one Dorvik's longest serving foreign ministers from 2593 until 2608. There she will be remembered for her role in seeking to strengthen ties with Dorvik's neighbours.
Such as the passage of friendship agreements with Kalistan, Rutania, Telamon, and Athlorcaea as well as signing treaties with Kalistan and joining the Council for Peace and Security in Artania. In the last few years she was working on an int'l trade agreement.
"It was fitting that even through illness she worked overtime for peace. Her recent visit to Kalistan and Rustania to see old friends and to cement possibilities for future cooperation was a fitting conclusion for someone whose life mission was peace." Helen Adler said.
Dorthee Soelle Praises Passage of Terrean Economic Board
Dorthee Soelle visited Kalistan as their legislature debated a resolution in support of moving towards ratification of the Terrean Economic Board.
Later, Soelle toured the construction site for the new embassy being built in Kalistan. And she met with president Doceus Rex. She was encouraged by the support for the Economic Board in Dorvik and hopes to build support for ratification.
Soelle later met with Rustania's foreign minister and Chancellor General Edgar Costadinov and discussed future cooperative efforts through the Council for Peace and Security in Artania. Soelle has expressed interest in having other nations join the council.
Helen Adler of the Social Democrats praised the passage of The Comprehensive Gay Rights Treaty. "This landmark treaty enshrines the basic commitment to human rights which has marked Dorvik."
