January 1, 2026

I want Jack Smith in charge of the DOJ once we oust this criminal band of morons.

Diana Ross is out her on New Year’s eve just killing it. Absolute living legend.

The most important Civil Discourse columns of 2025. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

Expect to see more of this warfare in 2026. Keep your communities connected to stay safe.

this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)

I wonder what Merrick Garland is up to these days.

December 28, 2025

We can’t even get robotaxi’s that work when the power goes out, and China is building an army to patrol their borders.

The YS taxpayers are funding this criminal enterprise.

I think our only chance of recovering trust depends on whether we lead the world into another global financial crisis & WWIII, or we succeed in voting these fuckers out AND put them in prison for attempting to overthrow our democracy. Follow the money on EPSTEIN, SCOTUS, and every cabinet member.

Fuck Pam Bondi and her checkenshit SS squad. The Constitution is still in effect here, and we’re not letting her pretend it isn’t.

Why isn’t this mandatory in every country?

And they absolutely hate it when someone doesn’t bend the knee. ESPECIALLY when their stupidity ends up in court.

I hope ya’ll are mentally preparing for the tectonic shift that 2026 is going to bring. Inside the US borders will be bad, but our crisis will impact people around the world. Sane leaders should be gaming out defense strategies should the US collapse.

As horrible as the actions of this administration have been in 2025, they’ve only been half as horrible as these people wanted it to be. For 250 years this country has stood against tyranny, and advanced human rights. Btwn SCOTUS and the election, I suspect 2026 will see Democracy live, or die.

December 27, 2025

And Bari confirms that every word she said when she took over was nothing but bullshit. She’s someone’s pawn and it’s not hard to figure out who’s.

December 21, 2025

Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head. That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I hope Congress uses their power to impeach Pam Bondi over this coverup.

December 19, 2025

Jack Smith is testifying behind close doors because House GOP, who subpoenaed him refuse his request to testify publicly. Read the details here: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

The 9th Circuit administratively stayed the return of Guard troops to Gov Newsom’s control, but upheld the rest of the order. Here’s the background you need to understand what’s happening in this case (for people who don’t want to live in a militarized US) open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

We already gave Ukraine security guarantees, then we stood by and let Russia violate them and invade their country.

Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."

December 14, 2025

Congresswoman Omar can be challenged about her policy stances, voting record, and her own role in the election, but being harassed about her citizen status is wrong. If SCOTUS overturns birthright citizenship status, they will go after everyone. Get prepared now by getting your documents.

We need these connections now more than ever. Suicide rates increase during the holidays. Stay connected.

December 12, 2025

If you’re looking for something to do, start working on overturning citizens united in your state. States control the power corporations have. Take their political power away with a ballot initiative. Here’s how: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

I still can’t believe America elected this asshole.

December 11, 2025

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December 9, 2025

Besides the impact of keeping friends & family from traveling, this is going to impact our economy by further suppressing tourism. ESTAR worked because of its simplicity. You can bet the government is going to abuse this information.

December 8, 2025

Hey folks 👋 I'm the reporter who revealed immigration agents detained 170+ citizens this year My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! [email protected] www.propublica.org/people/nicol...

How are we supposed to trust the FBI & DOJ after years of watching Donald Trump denigrate & politicize them? That question was brought into sharp focus by the arrest earlier this week of Brian Cole, Jr., on bomb planting charges. joycevance.substack.com/p/charges-in...

December 6, 2025

I can see why he’s built such a following after listening to this conversation. He definitely has more depth of knowledge about NYC/US politics than I gave him credit for, but he’s going to need to sell them to the people he will need to raise taxes on to make it happen. He might just do it.

December 4, 2025

Congratulations to Justin Crosby (D) on his election victory in Mississippi CD22 — he flipped the newly redrawn seat by defeating the incumbent with approximately 53 % of the vote. This win is part of a broader shift after court-ordered map revisions aimed at increasing majority-Black districts.

December 3, 2025 heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/december-3...

December 2, 2025

It’s the only time trump like foreigners.

December 1, 2025

NEW TWIST: data centers in farm country may accelerate nitrate contamination from agricultural sources with big implications for public health. Studies are needed to confirm or refute this finding. Lack of transparency, monitoring, regulations makes it tough. www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Trust me, you need this 30 minute pep talk on saving democracy.

Look for the helpers.