What is LeftExpo?
LeftExpo is an annual festival that celebrates the socialist movement. It began as a showcase of leftist regions, but has expanded in recent years to an encouragement of camaraderie and cooperation among leftist regions and players. Previous festivals were held in 2012, 2013, and 2015. Since 2014 saw no LeftExpo, this year's edition is the fourth exposition.
What is there to do at LeftExpo?
There's a lot to do! Join our Discord server and enjoy music and camaraderie with leftists from around NationStates. Discuss and debate with comrades about educational lectures presented on a variety of topics. Participate in planning for a leftist defense during the upcoming Z-Day. Read what leftist regions are up to and see what they have to offer!
What is this year's theme?
LeftExpo is beginning on October 20, the 90th anniversary of the death of Eugene Victor Debs. With this being an election year in the United States and with a greatly expanded conversation about socialism thanks in part to the presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders, we felt it was appropriate to base this year's LeftExpo on Debs. Debs was a union leader, activist, and avid socialist, and remains the most successful Socialist candidate for the office of President of the United States.
Who can participate in LeftExpo?
LeftExpo's primary audience is the NS Left, but as it is hosted on The Internationale's forum it is open to participation by all who abide by The Internationale's Code of Conduct. As the festival is aimed at leftist regions and topics, we ask that those who are not leftists in real life be respectful and not attempt to derail the festival.
Regional showcases are restricted to regions that have been invited to participate.
Which regions were invited to present a showcase in LeftExpo?
This year, the following fifteen regions were invited to participate:
- Anarchy
- The Communist Party of NationStates
- Democratic Socialist Assembly
- Eurasian Socialist Union
- Federation of Anarchist Communes
- Hippy Haven
- The Internationale
- Leftist Agrarian Revolutionary Union
- The Leftist Assembly
- Libcom
- North Korea
- Social Liberal Union
- Union of Socialist Soviet Republics
- United Socialist and Anarchist Communes
- USSR
Schedule of Events
- Thursday, October 20: Festival Begins; Special Presentation by the Eugene V. Debs Museum
- Friday, October 21: Regional Showcase Presentations
- Saturday, October 22: Regional Showcase Presentations
- Sunday, October 23: Regional Showcase Presentations
- Monday, October 24: Lecture Series Begins: "Christ the Communist: Thoughts on the Revolutionary Message of Jesus" by Caelapes; NSLeft Steering Committee Meetings Start
- Tuesday, October 25: Lecture Series
- Wednesday, October 26: Lecture Series
- Thursday, October 27: Lecture Series
- Friday, October 28: Special Presentation — Eugene V. Debs: Trade Unionist, Socialist, Revolutionary (1855–1926) streamed live via Discord
- Saturday, October 29: Last Day! Z-Day Defense Planning
- Sunday, October 30: Festival Ends