Category: Safety Net for the Middle Class

TheVoiceOfJoyce 77 yrs ago today, Eleanor Roosevelt, was chosen by the UN to codify the rights of man to live a decent life, free of torture and arbitrary arrest and punishment. It was “the Universal Declaration of Human Rights “.

December 11, 2025

On 12/10/1948 Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the first UN commission on Human Rights. A Declaration of Human Dignity & Rights were defined and these rights became the cornerstone of Democracies. Now our Rights are under attack by Trump and other authoritarians. We must redirect our Society and reclaim our rights , dignity, freedoms and equity. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce 77 yrs ago today, Eleanor Roosevelt, was chosen by the UN to codify the rights of man to live a decent life, free of torture and arbitrary arrest and punishment. It was “the Universal Declaration of Human Rights “.

TheVoiceOfJoyce I’ve been saying this for years, Social Media has no limits in America and is forced to pay huge fines in Europe for violating privacy and hurting minors. Smartphones are banned in Australia & New Zealand for kids 16 and younger. These countries care about their kids mental health.

December 9, 2025

Our Unregulated Social Media causes harm to children and adults. Rein in the Tech Bros and their profits. Late Stage Capitalism hurts our Society. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce I’ve been saying this for years, Social Media has no limits in America and is forced to pay huge fines in Europe for violating privacy and hurting minors. Smartphones are banned in Australia & New Zealand for kids 16 and younger. These countries care about their kids mental health.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Though many are angry the Senate bill to open the Government did not include the restoration of ACA premium subsidies, John Thune has promised a vote on it by the 2 nd week in December. Trump is angry the Senate didn’t destroy the Filibuster and the House must come back to work. Clearly, Trump did not get his way for the first time in months, Congress acted independent of President Trump.

November 11, 2025

For the first time in 9 months, Congress acted independent of President Trump. Trump is not happy the shutdown ended and the Epstein files will be released. He’s still appealing SNAP funding. Our Institutions are still underfunded and understaffed. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Though many are angry the Senate bill to open the Government did not include the restoration of ACA premium subsidies, John Thune has promised a vote on it by the 2 nd week in December. Trump is angry the Senate didn’t destroy the Filibuster and the House must come back to work. Clearly, Trump did not get his way for the first time in months, Congress acted independent of President Trump.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The House of Representatives is Shutdown for another week. No one will negotiate with the Democrats and rescind the Big Beautiful Bill.

October 25, 2025

Synopsis: TheVoiceOfJoyce Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has canceled House business again next week, meaning that over the last 17 weeks, the House of Representatives will have worked on Capitol Hill for just 20 days. It also means that the House will not be back at work before November 1, when at least twenty-five states have … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The House of Representatives is Shutdown for another week. No one will negotiate with the Democrats and rescind the Big Beautiful Bill.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Soon Urban and rural communities will feel and understand each other’s pain. The Argentina deal for a Trump crony is a betrayal of the Cattleman and farmers. When will Trump’s constituency understand , Trump helps Trump and doesn’t care about Americans. It’s hard to believe, if you’re a follower. However, self interest must come first.

October 23, 2025

Americans are not really so different, nor should we divided. We are all being hurt in different ways, as Trump carries out the Heritage Foundation agenda, Project 2025. Resist, protest and read Paul Krugman’s analysis of the State of our Union. Understanding of each other’s differences and pain is crucial for our survival. United we … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Soon Urban and rural communities will feel and understand each other’s pain. The Argentina deal for a Trump crony is a betrayal of the Cattleman and farmers. When will Trump’s constituency understand , Trump helps Trump and doesn’t care about Americans. It’s hard to believe, if you’re a follower. However, self interest must come first.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Don’t let Trump’s government sell the Social Security Building commemorating the goal of government supporting “We the People “ with murals depicting life in the 1930’s illustrated by the renown artist Ben Shahn. The Social Security Building up for sale by the GSA would collect $300 million and is irreplaceable in American History.

October 14, 2025

Instead, Trump wants to build a MAGA Triumphant Arch commemorating 250 yrs of our Democracy? So, No! Heather Cox Richardson has the details! Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more October 13, 2025  HEATHER COX RICHARDSON OCT 14READ IN APP Last Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump showed to Canadian officials a plan for a triumphal arch that … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Don’t let Trump’s government sell the Social Security Building commemorating the goal of government supporting “We the People “ with murals depicting life in the 1930’s illustrated by the renown artist Ben Shahn. The Social Security Building up for sale by the GSA would collect $300 million and is irreplaceable in American History.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Find out where kids are getting vaccine exemptions, how Federal Law Enforcement works and the new Fed Rate.

September 25, 2025

Be informed with USAFACTS. Where kids are getting vaccine exemptions  When kindergarteners started school this year, many hopped off the school bus with vaccine exemption forms in hand. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, schools have required children to be vaccinated against various illnesses for years. But now, more families are opting … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Find out where kids are getting vaccine exemptions, how Federal Law Enforcement works and the new Fed Rate.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump’s attacks on Union Labor and renewables must be overturned with 100% voter participation in 2025-2026.

August 31, 2025

Tomorrow is Labor Day and Labor for Democracy, AFL/CIO are planning 1000 actions across all 50 states. Join them to preserve 1000’s of good paying Union jobs and decrease our dependence on Fossil Fuels, Exxon Mobil and Russia. Stop Billionaires and lower our energy costs with smart investments in Wind, Solar, nuclear power! Climate pollution … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump’s attacks on Union Labor and renewables must be overturned with 100% voter participation in 2025-2026.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Layoffs at HHS will impact Americans health negatively when 20,500 are laid off from HHS.

August 21, 2025

The FDA was stretched thin for years and hasn’t had enough investigators to keep our food safe and now they’ve lost 21% of their workforce! We’ll feel this loss of talent in many ways, including our Economy. How will research continue? Will scientists be absorbed by Pharmaceutical companies or Universities? This administration destroys and doesn’t … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Layoffs at HHS will impact Americans health negatively when 20,500 are laid off from HHS.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump rollback of Restrictions for Mental Health imperils coverage.

August 19, 2025

Trump’s Rollback of Rules for Mental Health Coverage Could Lead More Americans to Go Without Care by Maya Miller and Jeremy Kohler ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: America’s Mental Barrier:How Insurers Interfere With Mental Health Care … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump rollback of Restrictions for Mental Health imperils coverage.