Category: Humanity

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The Financial Times claims Putin has declared Victory in Mariupol? Ukrainian resistant forces still in the Steel Plant and won’t surrender. If Putin wants to claim victory, let him and let him withdraw his troops. This war was a miscalculation on his part. He was lulled by a lack of aggressive action other times by the West. The West must give Zelenskiy all that he requests to end this War quickly and decisively. This is not the time for any country, loving Democracy, to hold back weapons of aid to Ukrainians.

April 21, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/apr/21/russia-ukraine-war-latest-ukraine-offers-unconditional-talks-on-mariupol-as-west-warns-of-russian-cyber-attacks-live

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce How the rich get richer. They’re still paying less taxes than someone making $200,000 a year. That is why we need an up to date well funded IRS. start asking for a social safety net , the For the Families Act we were promised and everyone not voting yes, don’t re elect them. We want an open recorded vote! Up and down voting on For the Families Act. Resurrecting the middle class. We want a higher tax rate for those making $100 million + No more tax evaders!

April 18, 2022

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AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin has begun his assault on the Donbas region with missiles being launched. He’s still trying to take the Southern Ports. As I listen to news on the Ukraine and the diaspora into Poland, Germany, Moldova and others accepting Ukrainian refugees, I’m concerned that Ukrainians have the weapons requested. The progressive Jewish Community is helping Jewish and non Jewish people needing help! Including African students.

April 18, 2022

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/04/18/russia-ukraine-war-news-mariupol-live-updates/

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Ukrainians continue to fight for their homeland on day 54 of Putin’s War. Ukrainians refuse to surrender and Putin continues to turn cities to rubble. It’s obvious, Putin is not conquering a willing population. Meanwhile, Zelenskiy is filling paperwork to join the EU and requires more weapons to defeat Putin’s army advances. The time to support and supply Ukrainians is necessary. Don’t give Putin a Pyrrhic victory.

April 18, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/18/russia-ukraine-war-what-we-know-on-day-54-of-the-invasion

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Last year a Law expired lifting children out of poverty. It’s interesting that our Legislators had no problem forcing 41% of kids into poverty & food insufficiency and yet , they have allowed the Trump tax cuts , totaling $1.5 trillion dollars to remain in effect? Since , we’re celebrating 3 holidays at the same time, how can we continue, in good conscience, to let children suffer and to continually promote wealth and inequality? We have free choice to do what is right. I’d argue that in our American Society we should choose candidates for government who support the needs of “We the people “, also!

April 16, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/16/child-poverty-politicians-week-in-patriarchy

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The FT link below can not be shared with many, so let me Paraphrase it! Macron is in a fight for the Presidency of France against Marie Le Pen. As a “populist”. & a Putin acolyte, she is free to say anything that resounds with “We the People”. She’s right when she criticizes the executive pay of many CEO’, they’re rewarded whether warranted or not. Is Le Pen in that elite group herself? Probably. Is Putin surrounded by Oligarchs he made and in turn , you bet. What did Donald Trump do when he got into the White House, he created the largest tax cut for Corporations in American History. Trump ushered in the 2 nd Gilded Age. To be elected in Democracies, it takes money. Take money out of politics and Presidents or Premiers won’try on the military corporate complex, power will revert to “We the People”. Democracies don’t exist under a show of Putin and Kleptocrats, they exist under well intentioned individuals, like Macron. Say no to LePen and foreign interference in EU politics and let the EU know and understand your concerns. Democracy thrives on an informed involved Public! Equality is a new concept in a Centuries old tradition of rule by the wealthy. The people must vote for Macron and the EU and demand that their voices are heard. Democracy is fragile and must be cultivated to achieve results for “We the People”. It can happen with 100% participation. It will never happen with Putin puppets, they’ll say what you want to hear to be elected, then they’ll repress your Nation . Get all foreign powers out of free elections. Choose, Macron.

April 16, 2022

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AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Scientists warn increased action this decade is necessary to keep Global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. The quicker we pivot to renewable energy & sustainable agriculture, the better outcome for humanity. We need a War Production Act for the manufacture of heat pumps and solar panels. Solar Panels can shield crops from the Sun. Gen water can collect and store moisture from the atmosphere. Planting biodiversity ensure food security as our climate changes. Putin’s War is not helping our atmosphere. He’s causing radiation sickness , pollution and crimes against humanity. His weapon, oil. However, the loss of Wheat to the World is far more devastating.

April 15, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/13/historic-global-climate-plans-can-now-keep-heating-below-2c-study-shows

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The Global Seed Vault ( Noah’s Ark of Seeds) in Svalbard stores the World’s seeds. Including seeds for Desert Communities and the Indigenous Peoples. When the Syrian Seed Vault was destroyed by War, they used stored seeds to recreate their crops. Then the Seeds went to Lebanon, specializing in seeds stored for desert biodiversity and back to Norways. The US Has A Seed Vault. The UK and Peru. All are part of the Vault Trust, an entity designed to store and use seeds for biodiversity. A critical facility necessary to mitigate Climate Extremes. As the Global warms, scientists can cultivate the seeds necessary to feed our World. One seed Bank also resides in St Petersburg, Russia. This is a global initiative designed to maintain sustainable agriculture and life!

April 15, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/15/seed-banks-the-last-line-of-defense-against-a-threatening-global-food-crisis

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Yes, we’re undergoing man made problems, War, pestilence & famine & we can’t underestimate our impact on “Mother Nature”. Our thirst for oil has increased global warming and the hurricane season is predicted to be intense this year. Be prepared. Remember, NY & NJ suffered many deaths due to flooding in basements. It’s a necessity to wean ourselves off oil for many reasons, especially, preserving humanity!

April 13, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/13/hurricanes-atlantic-climate-change-tropical-cyclones

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce As the War rages in Ukraine, we can’t forget we’re living with Covid & there’s no herd immunity, as originally thought. You become sick many times. The Warming of the Poles is not an invitation to more shipping lanes. That too is counterproductive. More shipping lanes closer to the Poles will increase Ocean Warming and noise pollution , both will accelerate polar warming extremes. Innovate clean Energy now, get us off our dependence on Fossil Fuels. A Global Protest at noon Friday should start the Worlds quest for Peace and an exit from Fossil Fuels. We need the War Production Act to put Renewable Energy on a War footing. Reduce Carbon Emissions and Stop Putin’s War. That’s the only way to hurt Putin! Be serious about Renewables Now!

April 12, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/10/black-carbon-threat-to-arctic-as-sea-routes-open-up-with-global-heating