NEW WESTERN ATLANTIC - Two term Justice Minister, former longtime Affairs Minister, and Activist Chairman Hevern has decided to step down as leader of the mainstream centre left party, coming as a shock to most Atlanticans.
Under Hevern's Chairmanship, the party has transformed from a small opposition movement to the governing party throughout most of 2017-18. Being the co-founder of the Activists put him on track to have a longlasting impact on the party and the region, which he did. His first bold move that made a name for himself was when he stood up to then-Founder Baconbacon123 after he accused the entire Activist party of being "puppets" and hence was removed from the region along with the rest of his party members. When the Brotherhood of Kyro and the United Dark Republic defended Hevern, they too were removed from the region. The allegation by the former founder was later revealed to be mostly false and Baconbacon123 apologised, but this led to the creation of the New Western Atlantic and the Activists have grown ever since after being victims of puppet paranoia. The beginning of the region still had the Constructivists as the largest party, but the gap between them and their left wing rival Activists narrowed significantly. Eventually the party was able to elect Hevern in to the cabinet and later pushed Broncos Fast Nation, the other Activist co-founder, in to office. Together they would govern and promote progressive ideals, but their electoral success was far and few between until back-to-back Constructive governments led by Heisenbee and Baconbacon123 swept in an era of inactivity and population decline. That was until Ostermeer became Prime Minister and the Activists took control of government for the first time in the region's history, the region's activity climbed again and has continued to under Prime Minister Riost. Hevern's one vote loss to Dukna was a major shock to the political establishment, but it shows that an energised right wing and a fractured progressive bloc can not be underestimated. If it is, it will be at the region's detriment because the progress that has been made over the last two years could be in jeopardy. Though Dukna has shown signs of activity and continuing Hevern's reformative measures, like adding public defenders. Riost will have big shoes to fill. The resignation of Hevern as leader of the Activists is an earthquake-like event in regional politics, but history should look kindly on his record of standing up to the Red Scare-esque paranoia of the radical right in the region's early days and the way he implemented a firm but fair law and order approach, including the way he defended second chances in the region.
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