Category: Community Involvement

TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump uses illegal emergencies to use Federal Troops, ICE, to spread his brand of fascism.

September 9, 2025

The Democratic Party has an opportunity on the Congressional Level and State level to halt the move of Fascism by September 30 th, when the Government runs out of money. 2025  HEATHER COX RICHARDSON SEP 9READ IN APP On Friday, September 5, Trump lawyer Cleta Mitchell told Southern Baptist pastor and Newsmax host Tony Perkins … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump uses illegal emergencies to use Federal Troops, ICE, to spread his brand of fascism.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Local News from Virginia Beach.

September 9, 2025

Nursing shortages are a concern to everyone. Sept. 9, 2025 news@whro.org757-889-9312  The Chesapeake Bay, as seen from Virginia’s Eastern Shore. (Photo by Katherine Hafner)Proposed revision to Chesapeake Bay agreement cuts out climate change, environmentalists sayThe decades-long effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay is at a crossroads. While oyster reef projects and other initiatives have shown progress, … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Local News from Virginia Beach.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Stand with Randi Weingartner and support our teachers. Sign up for virtual events and help others register to vote!

September 6, 2025

Check out all Red Wine & Blue has to offer. And visit our Events site to find even more local happenings near you. One more thing! Got any friends who would be interested in Red Wine & Blue events? Forward this email to them now!  WHY FASCISTS FEAR TEACHERS W/ RANDI WEINGARTEN Tuesday, September 9, 7:30PM ET … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Stand with Randi Weingartner and support our teachers. Sign up for virtual events and help others register to vote!

TheVoiceOfJoyce As the Marshall Project details, we don’t need more prisons, we need better services for people who are in need mental health treatments.

September 6, 2025

In Rikers Island, 1/3 of the prison population are inmates in need of mental health treatment. Probably, a majority of the remaining inmates are poor and non violent offenders. Their crimes can be adjudicated by an administrative judge and put on rehabilitative Community programs, reducing the prison population considerably. Prisons should not be a thriving … More TheVoiceOfJoyce As the Marshall Project details, we don’t need more prisons, we need better services for people who are in need mental health treatments.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Educating our kids is an important responsibility.

September 5, 2025

One teacher, recounts her mixed feelings, to Robert Reich, as she enters the new school year.  My new school does the I Love U Guys model. We teach with our doors locked and closed all the time. We stay and barricade. We practice the system a bunch of times per year and assure the children … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Educating our kids is an important responsibility.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump’s authoritarianism is as unpopular as his economic policies. Ready to #ImpeachTrump

September 4, 2025

The details from Heather Cox Richardson. [Please note that this post talks about sexual assault in the last four paragraphs.] A Wall Street Journal–NORC poll released yesterday found that only 25% of Americans believe they have a good chance of improving their standard of living. Nearly 70% said it was no longer possible to work hard … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump’s authoritarianism is as unpopular as his economic policies. Ready to #ImpeachTrump

TheVoiceOfJoyce Add your name to Public Citizen’s petition, pass Resolution 115 in the House of Representatives Stop Trumps illegal use of our National Guard.

September 3, 2025

Donald Trump has deployed U.S. military personnel in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. And he seems bent on sending National Guard troops to other cities as well, including Chicago and Baltimore. It’s plain as day what is really going on here: Trump is feeding his base the racism and cruelty they crave while simultaneously testing … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Add your name to Public Citizen’s petition, pass Resolution 115 in the House of Representatives Stop Trumps illegal use of our National Guard.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Beyond the Data, KFF CEO. Drew Altman discusses the impact of extended tax credits on 24 million + Americans enrolled in the ACA.

September 3, 2025

The tax credits will sunset before the 2026 midterms unless Congress extends them. Otherwise, insurance premiums will increase 9.5% and 4 million will lose health coverage. This is an important issue to follow and advocate! Now, Drew Altman: In his “Beyond the Data” columns, CEO Drew Altman discusses what the data, polls, and journalism produced … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Beyond the Data, KFF CEO. Drew Altman discusses the impact of extended tax credits on 24 million + Americans enrolled in the ACA.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Virginia Beach local newspaper and their main concern; healthcare costs rising and they’re considering stipends.

September 2, 2025

Linda Cirvello, a teacher assistant in Virginia Beach, and other educators hold signs seeking support during a rally Sunday, Aug. 24, at Town Center. (Photo by John-Henry Doucette)Virginia Beach School Board tries to identify solutions to rising employee health care costsVirginia Beach school officials are considering a stipend to help offset steep health care cost … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Virginia Beach local newspaper and their main concern; healthcare costs rising and they’re considering stipends.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump and Agencies disbanded Unions for 445,000. How is this legal?

September 2, 2025

Trump has power over the Executive Branch of Government. He isn’t the arbiter of our Laws and Rights. Of course more Court Cases are in the works. Short of Revolution, there’s no excuse not to Vote . Start the registration process early and start nominating candidates for local, state and Federal Elections now. No State … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump and Agencies disbanded Unions for 445,000. How is this legal?