12 Questions, 1 Candidate: Antonio

This interview was held on July 26, 2020 via text, every answer is printed here as given by the candidate with edits indicated in brackets. The Candidate was asked 12 questions in 2 segments, the order of which he was given free choice. About the Minority Whip: Antonio is a Democrat from Maine who currently serves as a Whip. He was previously a member of … Continue reading 12 Questions, 1 Candidate: Antonio

Journalistic Integrity is Dying and Why You Should Care

A long time ago The Congressional Report was the only news source on Virtual Congress. Only as the April election started did other news organizations appear and change the landscape. Within days Virtual Congress went from having a single newspaper to a handful, differing in style and presentation. With a whole host of new journalists, news stopped being defined by one person, as 90% of … Continue reading Journalistic Integrity is Dying and Why You Should Care

Interview with President-elect Leah

This interview was held on July 11, 2020 via text, every answer is printed here as given by the President-elect with edits indicated in brackets. The President-elect was asked 10 questions in the order printed below. About the President-elect: Leah is the current Senate Minority Leader. She has mounted a successful campaign for President after having previously held various positions including Secretary of Energy and … Continue reading Interview with President-elect Leah

Gabe’s Reading List: June

These are the books I read in June 2020 with a rating reflecting my opinion on them. I am leaving books not in English out for your convenience. At the bottom, I will be sharing some recommendations that fall under the category fiction, non-fiction, or non-fiction political. These recommendations are books I have not read myself, so proceed with caution as I cannot speak to … Continue reading Gabe’s Reading List: June

Do Not Kill Someone Without Asking First

The lifeblood of Virtual Congress is its roleplay. People assume the role of a politician and submerge more or less completely, with some areas like the Floor of the House more strictly adhering to the rules, and others like voice chat being more disconnected and loose. But what role does consent play in the server? Is there such a thing as non-consensual roleplay? To answer … Continue reading Do Not Kill Someone Without Asking First

Interview with Speaker Pluribus

This interview was held on June 12, 2020 via text, every answer is printed here as given by the Speaker with edits indicated in brackets. The Speaker was asked 8 questions in the order printed below. About the Speaker: Pluribus is the current Speaker of the House. He previously served in various positions including Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation and White House Chief of … Continue reading Interview with Speaker Pluribus

Visiting Virtual Congress: An Exclusive Report

The reaction was almost immediate after I joined back: excitement, shock, joy. But how did this visit came to be and what did I experience, dipping back into politics after almost 2 months of retirement? The whole affair came to be rather spontaneously, although general movements to convince me to return have been more or less consistent ever since I left. My recent addition to … Continue reading Visiting Virtual Congress: An Exclusive Report

Gabe’s Reading List: May

These are the books I read in May 2020 with a rating reflecting my opinion on them. I am leaving books not in English out for your convenience. At the bottom I will be sharing some recommendations that fall under the category fiction, non-fiction or non-fiction political. These recommendations are books I have not read myself, so proceed with caution as I cannot speak to … Continue reading Gabe’s Reading List: May

Gabe’s Reading List: April

These are the books I read in April 2020 with a rating reflecting my opinion on them. I am leaving books not in English out for your convenience. At the bottom I will be sharing some recommendations that fall under the category fiction, non-fiction or non-fiction political. These recommendations are books I have not read myself, so proceed with caution as I cannot speak to … Continue reading Gabe’s Reading List: April