Category: A living wage

TheVoiceOfJoyce Couldn’t resist another article on Tennessee. The Legislature is closed and reporters will comment on Bills passed. Oddly, buried with the music there’s a mention of Memphis, the site of a need for the 14 th Amendment, folks suffered there and now they’ll lose their one Democratic Congressman? It’s not right. Are we going backwards in time? One positive, There are good intentions to subsidize Teachers, nurses and police with $20 million for housing? It may be a start? The future is not bright for employees. Listen to the podcasts.

May 1, 2026

The music is great in Nashville and they used AI. You can Listen to their results. People are no longer better off. Starbucks & the Ellison’s are moving there with employee pay cuts. Evidently, teachers, nurses and police need housing subsidies. The others may need them , too! Nashville may no longer be affordable?

Please donate via Venmo and get the latest news, information and videos. Thank you. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Couldn’t resist another article on Tennessee. The Legislature is closed and reporters will comment on Bills passed. Oddly, buried with the music there’s a mention of Memphis, the site of a need for the 14 th Amendment, folks suffered there and now they’ll lose their one Democratic Congressman? It’s not right. Are we going backwards in time? One positive, There are good intentions to subsidize Teachers, nurses and police with $20 million for housing? It may be a start? The future is not bright for employees. Listen to the podcasts.

TheVoiceOfJoyce With the completion of the Warner Brothers, Discovery merger, the Ellison’s have, CBS, CNN, HBO, Comedy Central and TikTok. The result, wealth and media is concentrated in too few Oligarchs and the results are not good for US. When I asked to boost my Videos on TikTok, not only was I told I don’t qualify, because my content is political, the algorithm suppressed my views? I appealed and finally a few hundred are viewing my content daily. Is it still suppressed? Not sure. The consequences of going against the Ellison’s, is you’ll lose viewership in America. They have too much power and control over our Speech and News. We can stop them, not with Trump President or the Republican’s in Congress. That’s why we need 100% turnout for the midterm elections. We the People must take back control of our government, Rights and economy! We can do it!

May 1, 2026

The Ellison’s now own CBS, CNN, Comedy Central, TikTok. Their power to censor our speech and news is enormous. Worse, there will be layoffs. Our only recourse is Voting and taking back our Government & Democracy.

Please become a Subscriber. Use my Venmo account. Or Zelle with TheVoiceOfJoyce@earthlink.net Thank you … More TheVoiceOfJoyce With the completion of the Warner Brothers, Discovery merger, the Ellison’s have, CBS, CNN, HBO, Comedy Central and TikTok. The result, wealth and media is concentrated in too few Oligarchs and the results are not good for US. When I asked to boost my Videos on TikTok, not only was I told I don’t qualify, because my content is political, the algorithm suppressed my views? I appealed and finally a few hundred are viewing my content daily. Is it still suppressed? Not sure. The consequences of going against the Ellison’s, is you’ll lose viewership in America. They have too much power and control over our Speech and News. We can stop them, not with Trump President or the Republican’s in Congress. That’s why we need 100% turnout for the midterm elections. We the People must take back control of our government, Rights and economy! We can do it!

TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump’s mood reflects his failing poll numbers and he’s lashing back at us with the help of a partisan Supreme Court. They gutted the Voting Rights Act, saying there’s no need, minorities are represented? The Republican’s immediately pursued gerrymandering their maps to exclude minority candidates, even if voting had started. Clearly Racial discrimination resides in the heart and soul of Republicans! The public will speak and the Public has spoken on several issues: we don’t want the War in Iran, no Arch, No Trump signing money, no tearing down of the East Wing and more affordability! Is Trump going to ignore the will of the People, like most despots or do we unite and reclaim our Democracy?

May 1, 2026

The American People have spoken and we’re united against Trump’s policies and trashing of our Economy. We don’t want a war with Iran and we don’t want a government without checks and balances.

If you like my commentary and media input, please become a paid subscriber. Make me happy, donate with Venmo or “Zelle”, use theVoiceOfJoyce@Earthlink.net Thank you! … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump’s mood reflects his failing poll numbers and he’s lashing back at us with the help of a partisan Supreme Court. They gutted the Voting Rights Act, saying there’s no need, minorities are represented? The Republican’s immediately pursued gerrymandering their maps to exclude minority candidates, even if voting had started. Clearly Racial discrimination resides in the heart and soul of Republicans! The public will speak and the Public has spoken on several issues: we don’t want the War in Iran, no Arch, No Trump signing money, no tearing down of the East Wing and more affordability! Is Trump going to ignore the will of the People, like most despots or do we unite and reclaim our Democracy?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Everything you wanted to know about Trump’s mood and lashing out at the Democrats, when the Country is at War with Iran and gas prices continue to rise over $4/gallon. Trump’s administration continues to siphon funds from projects that help Americans, while funding his vanity projects? There’s more…

April 29, 2026

The White House Correspondents Dinner seemed to have thrown Trump off his stride. Meanwhile, our soldiers in the Gulf are in need of equipment. And gas prices continue to rise? When Is diplomacy starting?

Please become a paid Subscriber. Use Venmo. Thank you. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Everything you wanted to know about Trump’s mood and lashing out at the Democrats, when the Country is at War with Iran and gas prices continue to rise over $4/gallon. Trump’s administration continues to siphon funds from projects that help Americans, while funding his vanity projects? There’s more…

TheVoiceOfJoyce What do you think, is Jeff Bezos the Worst Robber Baron of them all? Conspicuous consumption, high prices for items purchased and a total disregard for Labor. People have died at Amazon warehouses and other workers are forced to work and ignore a fellow co worker? Cruel, inhumane and a Trump sycophant, I’ve cancelled my subscription to the Washington Post, too. After 300 of their best journalists were laid off. Now, I’ve learned most of these Billionaires follow an Economist, Nordhous, who says, it doesn’t matter if the Climate continues to get hotter with Fossil Fuel use and millions die. The Billionaires support Trump and EPA’s wacky policies for short term gains. I guess they think, they’ll be off earth or holed up in Trump’s bunker, while the rest of us perish? We are living in interesting times!

April 24, 2026

Is Jeff Bezos the worst Robber Baron. He’s raising prices while Americans are being laid off. He fires workers, if they want to unionize and employees die on the job and aren’t removed from their site till convenient? All these incidents and no punishment because he gives big bucks to Trump. There are no laws for Trump’s cronies.

If you like my Posts. Become a paid Subscriber. Use Venmo on my site. Thank you. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce What do you think, is Jeff Bezos the Worst Robber Baron of them all? Conspicuous consumption, high prices for items purchased and a total disregard for Labor. People have died at Amazon warehouses and other workers are forced to work and ignore a fellow co worker? Cruel, inhumane and a Trump sycophant, I’ve cancelled my subscription to the Washington Post, too. After 300 of their best journalists were laid off. Now, I’ve learned most of these Billionaires follow an Economist, Nordhous, who says, it doesn’t matter if the Climate continues to get hotter with Fossil Fuel use and millions die. The Billionaires support Trump and EPA’s wacky policies for short term gains. I guess they think, they’ll be off earth or holed up in Trump’s bunker, while the rest of us perish? We are living in interesting times!

TheVoiceOfJoyce As we worry about pollution, poor health care, higher prices at the pump, Republicans in Congress are making deals to destroy a Minnesota National park to a Chilean group for sulfuric acid. The park brings in $1.1 Billion and provides 17,000 jobs. Minnesota is against the sale. Republicans want to grab a deal and hurt Minnesota. They’re forgetting we’re the United States and you’re shutting all of us out of this decision process. The Republicans have also illegally impounded money slated for all States? Why? So they can punish their enemies. With their egregious policies, 10million + losing healthcare, we’re all enemies. Come November, no matter what’s required, Vote against Trump’s Republican Lawmakers and vote their brand of personal capitalism out of office. Our Democracy wasn’t perfect and we can do better and we will!

April 17, 2026

Minnesota getting a sulfuric acid mine it doesn’t want? NY state being denied $73.5 Billion because the GOP CONGRESS can? Trump can build is military installation under the East Wing, not the Ballroom and Trump’s targeting of enemies continues?

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… More TheVoiceOfJoyce As we worry about pollution, poor health care, higher prices at the pump, Republicans in Congress are making deals to destroy a Minnesota National park to a Chilean group for sulfuric acid. The park brings in $1.1 Billion and provides 17,000 jobs. Minnesota is against the sale. Republicans want to grab a deal and hurt Minnesota. They’re forgetting we’re the United States and you’re shutting all of us out of this decision process. The Republicans have also illegally impounded money slated for all States? Why? So they can punish their enemies. With their egregious policies, 10million + losing healthcare, we’re all enemies. Come November, no matter what’s required, Vote against Trump’s Republican Lawmakers and vote their brand of personal capitalism out of office. Our Democracy wasn’t perfect and we can do better and we will!

TheVoiceOfJoyce The latest in USA Facts And they’re troubling. Congressional Legislators don’t intend to agree with each other, the majority of Congressional sessions lasted 5 min. Meanwhile, our kids are having more mental health problems, they’re frequently living with their parents and can’t find good paying jobs. Affordability is problematic and will become worse with War. War is not only inflationary, it is increasing our weather extremes and pollution. The positives: Artemis ll and the IRS spends 0.36 to collect $100.00. Taxation of the wealthy can lead to a more equitable society.

April 14, 2026

USA facts brings us new Data. The IRS is cost effective and can help us achieve equality. The bad news: Congress spends 5 min in session and our kids suffer from mental illness. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The latest in USA Facts And they’re troubling. Congressional Legislators don’t intend to agree with each other, the majority of Congressional sessions lasted 5 min. Meanwhile, our kids are having more mental health problems, they’re frequently living with their parents and can’t find good paying jobs. Affordability is problematic and will become worse with War. War is not only inflationary, it is increasing our weather extremes and pollution. The positives: Artemis ll and the IRS spends 0.36 to collect $100.00. Taxation of the wealthy can lead to a more equitable society.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Because Orban was subservient to Putin and equally corrupt, the Hungarian people rejected his far right rule and elected to join the EU. All flawed Democracies looked on and counted the days, till they would also vote out the corrupt bigoted far Right politicians. There is renewed hope, flirting with authoritarianism is unacceptable. In our own Country, Trump’s policies are inflationary and his ill conceived War with Iran is inflationary and will cost the consumers higher prices. We have low crime in America and based on Trump’s latest posts, he’s too busy promoting himself to care about Americans. It is time to remove him with the 25 th Amendment, before he does more damage to our country. Affordability is problematic and erratic hotter weather is a by product of War and carbon emissions.

April 13, 2026

After a year of Trump the World is repudiating his policies. Victor Orban was defeated by a large margin. Unfortunately, with Trump in the White House, we have higher inflation, an affordability problem and long term unemployment, plus infectious diseases cured are returning. There are no good Trump policies .

For more comments and analysis Subscribe to my Blog . Use Venmo. Thank you. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Because Orban was subservient to Putin and equally corrupt, the Hungarian people rejected his far right rule and elected to join the EU. All flawed Democracies looked on and counted the days, till they would also vote out the corrupt bigoted far Right politicians. There is renewed hope, flirting with authoritarianism is unacceptable. In our own Country, Trump’s policies are inflationary and his ill conceived War with Iran is inflationary and will cost the consumers higher prices. We have low crime in America and based on Trump’s latest posts, he’s too busy promoting himself to care about Americans. It is time to remove him with the 25 th Amendment, before he does more damage to our country. Affordability is problematic and erratic hotter weather is a by product of War and carbon emissions.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Victor Orban has been defeated by a large majority. The people have chosen freedom over authoritarianism. This is a good day for all people who want economic growth and are willing to vote for progress and change.

April 13, 2026

The Hungarian people voted overwhelmingly to remove Victor Orban from power. 78% of eligible voters showed up to oust Orban. Good news for Hungry and the World.

Please donate to my site and help me expand coverage of important events. Subscribe with Venmo. Thank you. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Victor Orban has been defeated by a large majority. The people have chosen freedom over authoritarianism. This is a good day for all people who want economic growth and are willing to vote for progress and change.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Fire has always claimed lives in Tennessee and their volunteer fire department is underfunded. The firemen are skilled and overwhelmed, especially compounding unintentional fires, the State is in Drought. Funding Fire Departments to meet new needs is a priority. Is your state having similar problems? Why not get together for solutions. Tennessee is also having trouble keeping private colleges open and they’ve got long term unemployment. In an era of rising prices and inflation, it’s harder to maintain higher education and we have to wonder, what happened to the jobs? This is a National problem? Solutions?

April 13, 2026

The NashVillager discusses their problems: long term unemployment, unintentional fires, inadequate funding of firefighters, closing private colleges. They need solutions, want to get involved and help?

Please subscribe to my site and keep the information flowing. Press the Venmo button and donate. Or use Zelle: TheVoiceOfJoyce@Earthlink.net Thank you for helping me. Your subscription is appreciated. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Fire has always claimed lives in Tennessee and their volunteer fire department is underfunded. The firemen are skilled and overwhelmed, especially compounding unintentional fires, the State is in Drought. Funding Fire Departments to meet new needs is a priority. Is your state having similar problems? Why not get together for solutions. Tennessee is also having trouble keeping private colleges open and they’ve got long term unemployment. In an era of rising prices and inflation, it’s harder to maintain higher education and we have to wonder, what happened to the jobs? This is a National problem? Solutions?