I wish I could have been at this show youtu.be/W758kSQwj_c

Lets be clear. This is about stealing an election, this time, with SCOTUS on their side. House Speaker says, “you’ve got to keep the grown ups in charge.” GOP doesnt care what the voters want. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

This coming up week at the Capri! Want something NOT at the Capri? We've got Bingo at Hilltop Pub this Thursday at 7! #HieronymusBosch #AlbertCamus #TheStranger #HayaoMiyazaki #KikisDeliveryService

I’ve had time to study DOJ’s indictment of the SPLC now & it only gets more disturbing. A weak indictment, like the now-dismissed one against Comey & the one a grand jury declined to indict against members of Congress. I point out the likely ulterior motive: joycevance.substack.com/p/whats-wron...

A little background on who the Southern Poverty Law Center is and what kind of work they’ve been doing for decades makes it clear that DOJ’s indictment (which is of the center, not of any individuals) is vindictive & malicious, an attack on civil rights work itself. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

My favorite scene from the Bible

So... I am being sued for standing with vulnerable people in our community and to be honest I could really use some support. gofund.me/06f0416b2

I know it’s crazy, but as an alternative, White House staffers could simply choose not to commit any crimes.

I didn't know that I needed a spinach dip quesadilla with grilled onions and mushrooms in my life until Funky Forte let me know it exists 🤤 #montgomery #alabama

Interesting and informative history lesson here. youtu.be/nSBbX5gn1Lg

Just wanted to remind folks, especially the GOP and the FDD, that Barack Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal didn’t give Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz or allow it to keep 60% enriched uranium. It sent $1.7 billion to Iran versus the tens of billions Iran will now make from tolls. 🤷🏽‍♂️

It’s an Alabama spring, which means it’s also an Alabama summer and an Alabama winter.

Symmetry

A viral dog rescue from 2016 is now immortalized with a statue in Kazakhstan. When a dog fell into the Sayran reservoir, bystanders formed a human chain to pull him to safety. The statue is a reminder of the value of unity, solidarity and collective action. 14/10 for all

"There is an America that is more free — where there's more equality, where there is more justice, where there is less bigotry — and I think it's waiting for us," says lawyer Bryan Stevenson. n.pr/4rZEKKT

7 years ago, we learned about Bob Mueller’s conclusions. Today, there are a lot of posts on social media claiming it was a farce, or worse, a fraud. But those posts are disinformation. Here is the actual information, with links for those who want to do a deep dive. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

"...outlandish moments from the courtroom... one of the deputies crying repeatedly as a video insulting her played for more than 10 minutes; and a testy exchange in which Afroman’s lawyer asked another deputy if his wife was cheating on him." 😂 www.billboard.com/pro/afroman-...

"We will let your citizens die horribly if you don't give us your natural resources" is some real supervillain shit.

Herb ricotta ravioli from Perennial 🤤. Highly recommended! #montgomery #alabama

Got some new music out today. A collaboration from my film score/experimental project (Glorious 70mm) and my friend Alex (Tequila Nylon.) Hope you enjoy it. Cover art by @gloriaaitkenart.bsky.social joshcarples.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/t...

Here’s last night’s story about Twitter, how it went from bad to worse under Elon Musk, and the real reason why John won’t be tweeting in the future. Hint: it has something to do with his amazing feet. youtu.be/p7ZG_xWYLzI

The Sew Their Names exhibit got a writeup in Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/chadds...

Thanks to Rebecca here for mentioning the documentary and J.C. Hallman's excellent book. As she said, the documentary is streaming on many platforms, and it's currently free on Tubi: tubitv.com/movies/61381...

Blog update! joshcarples.wordpress.com/2026/02/25/f...

Got to see @pedrothelion.bsky.social last night. Such an incredible performance with a lot of deep cuts from the catalog. Couldn't decide if I liked the color or black-and-white version better, so you get both. 🤷‍♂️

Via @rchapoco.bsky.social.: Charles "Sonny" Burton is 75 years old. He is in a wheelchair. He was sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit and was not present for. Alabama plans to execute him on March 12. buff.ly/0bILxC6

I saw thelibrariansfilm.com last night. Great documentary. And much appreciation to the @splcenter.org for hosting the screening and discussion afterwards, and to @readfreelyal.bsky.social for fighting the good fight in Alabama.

I was lucky enough to be able to witness the entire interview in this @npr.org segment. Really good stuff. www.npr.org/2026/02/19/n...

Great... now cops are arresting sober people for DUI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmSn...

"American Son" opens Thursday at the Cloverdale Playhouse in #montgomery #alabama. Great cast and crew, and definitely worth catching.

New short film streaming! Enjoy! joshcarples.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/k...

Dead Man's Wire Today at 4 & 7 Saturday at 4 Sunday at 7 Monday at 4 & 7 In 1977, Tony Kiritsis took the president of Meridian Mortgage Company, Richard Hall, hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a "dead man's wire" from the trigger to Tony's own neck. Tickets at www.capritheatre.org!

Here's a good explainer on why grocery prices are still high... youtu.be/odhVF_xLIQA

Memberships and donations are a great way to support the Capri, and at $90 for ten tickets, our ticket books are a great way to support yourself! These tickets never expire, can be used on most shows, and make great gifts! Get one at our box office or our website at www.capritheatre.org!

Birmingham, AL - March 6 rock show! Come hang out!

Regarding my last post, I saw a documentary about this case at the @clovercapri.bsky.social recently. If you'd like to know more, and I would encourage you to do so, here's the website: www.charlessonnyburton.com

I kept in touch w Charles Burton after leaving the Federal Defender partly bc of all my clients he was the least upsetting. He isn’t scary. Never was. He is a guy who made extremely bad decisions. Also a guy who never killed anyone. Now he’s 75, in a wheelchair. It is ABSURD to kill him. Also evil.

For anyone who wondered how the Germans turned a blind eye to the Holocaust, we are living through the answer. We watched it start in real time. Do you remember last October? The details slip away fast but holding onto them helps us hold onto who we are joycevance.substack.com/p/we-are-not...

Hadn't seen one of these blog updates in awhile... joshcarples.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/w...

I always enjoy when Perennial hosts vegan night. The Pad Thai and the cheesecake were incredible. #montgomery #alabama

"On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Jule will host the Auburn Forum for Southern Art and Culture, which will include a quilting workshop where viewers can sew the name of an enslaved person from the Baptist Archives or even the name of an enslaved family member." www.theplainsman.com/article/2026...

Finally got to try that Four Cheese Grilled Cheese with Tomato Bisque from Funky Forte 🤤 #montgomeryalabama

Many of us feel pretty helpless with the state of this country right now and the atrocities we are witnessing. This link was provided in an email I received this morning from a nonprofit that I follow and support... www.standwithminnesota.com

Wednesday evening at the Capri! We’ll see you there!

A major newspaper publishing guide to help people identify the munitions their government is using against them is a real "Late Republic America" timepeice that future historians will comment on.

"Sew Their Names" is available to stream on @fawesometv.bsky.social - link here: fawesome.tv/movies/10743...

It will become increasingly important for people to take video and protect and save that video so that when there is finally an accounting for what’s happening, there will be evidence.

Sometimes that Montgomery, AL sky shows out. #findthebeautyintheworld