Category: Democracy

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Zooming with my African American friends. We discussed prejudice, policing, Legislation, Covid 19 & BlackLivesMatter awareness for hours. We enjoyed our visit. Tune in to my YouTube channel to listen & comment!

July 3, 2020

Dear Followers, I would definitely appreciate your feedback on the videos available for your viewing. I hope we answered your questions on BlackLivesMatter. Join in our conversation, add your own questions. I’m providing the links plus a short description below to the segments of Episode #35 on YouTube now in 9 Parts. Next week, I’ll … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Zooming with my African American friends. We discussed prejudice, policing, Legislation, Covid 19 & BlackLivesMatter awareness for hours. We enjoyed our visit. Tune in to my YouTube channel to listen & comment!

Revisionist History | Podcast on Spotify

July 3, 2020

Listen to Revisionist History on Spotify. Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell’s journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance. — Read … More Revisionist History | Podcast on Spotify

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Looking At inequality in America through charts that clearly show most Americans get less of the Economic pie , less income , less benefits than comparable Nations. Our lifespan is less, our happiness quotient is lower and our healthcare costs more! The American worker has been treated poorly since Unions were in power in the 50’s. Union benefits made a huge increase in our Standard of living !

July 2, 2020

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/02/opinion/politics/us-economic-social-inequality.html

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The People speak with Ballot initiatives to Expand Medicaid. Oklahoma was the first to vote to expand Medicaid, recognizing the importance of Healthcare in their lives.

July 2, 2020

http://www.washingtonpost.com/health/voters-in-deep-red-oklahoma-approve-medicaid-expansion/2020/07/01/38e14c82-bbba-11ea-80b9-40ece9a701dc_story.html

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce EPI # 35 Part 1
https://youtu.be/o3HqEZyedsw
Part 2
https://youtu.be/tNGCQjJEkPY

June 30, 2020

Dear followers, in response to a friend’s question, I’m attempting to penetrate the #BlackLivesMatter movement by interviewing African Americans and the Police for a perspective on Racism in America. Listen to my interviews and comment or ask your own questions for me to answer. Start with Episode #35 on YouTube and be my guest , … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce EPI # 35 Part 1https://youtu.be/o3HqEZyedswPart 2 https://youtu.be/tNGCQjJEkPY

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce A roundup of National & Global News. Trump knew about the Russians bounty on American Soldiers at the same time he was briefed on Covid 19 and chose to ignore the threat of both. No national cohesive government policy has needlessly caused American deaths and the carnage from Covid 19 continues. People are suffering, no work, no money, no food. It’s time we had a functioning Congresional body bailing out Main Street significantly now. It will take the South & Wedt 3 more months at least to recover. How will Main Street survive?

June 30, 2020

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2020/jun/30/russian-bounty-payments-donald-trump-briefing-afghanistan-live-updates

Joyce America Speaks Periscope @11am Monday: Scrapping over the Public Purse!

June 29, 2020

Dear followers:  Before I launch into my Blog Post, expressing my thoughts and the experts’ thoughts on the latest Bill before Congress, I direct your attention  to the  collaborative political cartoons above, drawn by Justin Weingartner in 2015.  We saw our “State of Inequality” and we were alarmed by the influence of money in politics.  … More Joyce America Speaks Periscope @11am Monday: Scrapping over the Public Purse!

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Watch the short film on how the NBA maintains competition and gives everyone a chance at equal opportunity. A model for America, you choose! The NBA plan is based on competition & equal opportunity & a fair share. We can use their model to create a competitive environment where everyone gets a fair share.

June 29, 2020

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/opinion/income-inequality-nba-socialism.html

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Flood Factor Project. Interactive map, type your address and determine if you’re in a high or low risk flooding area. Climate warming is still part of our reality and will affect us until we take positive action to curtail Fossil Fuels. Our new World will create infrastructure jobs & growth. First we respond and live through this Pandemic. The future holds many opportunities.

June 29, 2020

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/29/climate/hidden-flood-risk-maps.html

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The original Times article stating Trump, Mike Pence and other members of Trumps Administration were informed of Russian operations in Afghanistan jeopardizing our troops and NATO troops.

June 28, 2020

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/politics/russia-afghanistan-bounties.html