Category: Income inequality solutions

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The World can no longer afford the adventurism of the Past. Putin’s War, though terrifying & awesome, is a distraction from the World’s real problems. Carbon and methane emissions. The Pacif Northwest is burning and the smoke is harming our lives. As the Planet warms, we’ll develop a feedback loop, making the Planet warm faster. Then people will become more sick. The cycle of Increased emissions has to end. We can’t meet Fossil Fuel goals. We’re barely using Solar. We need a massive pivot to Solar and safe smaller nuclear reactors. I was taught , self preservation was a priority? What happened? PBS FRONTLINE, tonight Big Oil’s Big lie! Perhaps “we the People “ can find our Voices!

April 19, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/18/wildfire-smoke-emissions-study-pacific-north-west

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 More nurses striking with better pay, benefits, affordable healthcare, and retention of staff. They’re overwhelmed by the Covid crisis. Their work is arduous, constant pressure and accountability, pay them adequately for a job well done! It’s deserving. Then rework the role of insurance on hospital management and regulate, Insurance has too much power and destroys hospital efficiencies. Try the Maryland model. It works for John’s Hopkins.

April 14, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/apr/13/nurses-california-hospitals-prepare-strike

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Taxing the .01% is the right idea. Use an asset tax of 5%. Convert Hedge Fund 20% fees to ordinary income or their fees are deferred? Then Americans will have more income for a Social Safety Net. Close tax loopholes. Add a 6% tax on Derivative trades ( every $100 bundled) Government would collect almost $1 Trillion a year and take risk out of the Market. Increase the Corporate tax rate to 28% and add more money to fund new innovations and decrease Corporate influence. Don’t stop at taxing the ultra wealthy, start reduction of Oil and Big Farm Subsidies & create good Renewable jobs. Take all Corporate influence out of Government and let’s fund new business for the 21 st Century.

April 14, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/13/wealthiest-americans-tax-income-propublica-investigation

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 Unionize all airport workers $2-8/hr is not a living wage. Get a Union and get healthcare, vacation pay, benefits and a pension. The Dallas workers , can consult the folks in Amazon Staten Island for advice. Strike , if necessary. Be determined. Unionization is the way out of poverty and monetary insecurity. Do it for yourselves and families.

April 8, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/08/airport-workers-union-wages-conditions

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce As War continues in Ukraine , the World can’t forget we have a climate crisis to deal with. As TRUMPSGOP want to increase drilling for oil, the IPCC warns we must implement steps now, to maintain a Global temperature of a 1.5 degree Celsius rise. Right now, 5.7 million People in America must leave their homes for higher ground. In Houston, those living on the Bayous are being bought out of their homes and moved to new communities. As the sea levels rise 13 million Americans will be migrating across the Country to drier safer land. Let’s assure we’ve preserved water for them to drink and live. Our World must end the War in Ukraine quickly so we can concentrate on Climate Change & Covid.

April 8, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/06/scientists-climate-crisis-ipcc-report

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The poor , in rural and urban communities, are more likely to get Covid and die. It doesn’t matter , if you’re poor white in West Virginia or poor Black and Brown minorities in Harlem, your chances of sieving Covid are 50% less than that of the General Population. Covid has indiscriminately effected everyone, however, the poor were especially targeted because in most cases they lacked access to healthcare as well. Frontline workers, never got time off? As America approaches 1 million deaths from Covid. We should be reviewing our Social Safety Net and our ability to apply healthcare to everyone and human benefits of time off for sickness. Every life is precious. Make sure , while we send Vaccines, abroad, we have enough for kids and others in our own population. A healthy society, is a productive society.

April 5, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/04/us-covid-devastating-toll-poor-low-income-communities

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce As Unions gain ground in America, their pro Democracy stance is growing to. They got out and helped citizens register in key battleground states where TrumpsGOP threatens to overturn 2020 electoral count. Unions are gaining adherents. Starbucks Reserve in Chelsea, NYC just Unionized. NYC is open to Unions. Our unemployment rate is around 7.9% , twice the National average. Why? There is a need for IT and qualified managers, yet rewards only go to the Top Earners. It’s time to put innovators back to work!

April 5, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/05/us-unions-democracy-capitol-attack