You need to watch (I know, I know), but it doesn’t have to be doom and gloom. Here’s how to stay informed, survive the SOTU address tonight, and maybe even have a little fun. joycevance.substack.com/p/how-to-wat...

“I heard the officer say ‘that ain’t shit’.” NASHVILLE — ICE shatter a car window in front of a newborn, refuse to look at man’s license & work visa… drag him out of his car, hit him, mock him for being Guatemalan (he’s from Mexico), laugh when he begs to say goodbye.

We The People ARE the jury. Let’s roll!

Of Trump's Masked ICE Agents, Federal Judge Says: "An Anonymous Government is No Government At All" youtu.be/tn43KhmLlLU?...

Texas early voting update: Democrats: 638,082 Republicans: 542,943

Our attorneys are in touch with the student demonstrators. We’re calling for a full and transparent investigation of this incident and for the police and Chief McElree to be held accountable for their actions if the evidence confirms the apparent excessive force, retaliation and false arrest.

Yes, ICE is doing a terrible job of training new agents, but that's not the main problem. When your top leadership labels law-abiding residents as violent criminals and claims that protesters and observers are "terrorists," that's not a training problem – that's a mission problem. Abolish ICE.

Every Sunday I write a column called “The Week Ahead” that focuses on what we can expect in the coming week. Tonight’s column also focuses on some news the gov’t tried to conceal from us. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

I started Civil Discourse so people who care about democracy aren’t forced to rely on headlines & hot takes. My newsletter gives you legal & historical context. It lets you decide for yourself what matters & why. If that soubds helpful, check it out: joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...

An ICE agent shot and killed 23-year-old U.S. citizen Ruben Ray Martinez in Texas almost an entire year ago and hid the shooting from the public. It’s only now coming to light, 11 months later, due to Freedom of Information Act requests. What else is the regime hiding from us?

People don't want data centers polluting their cities. They don't want masked thugs terrorizing their neighbors. They don't want warehouses being turned into ICE prisons. They want a living wage. They want healthcare. They want to be able to afford a home. They want their basic needs met.

Live Nation paid ZERO federal income tax last year largely due to Trump's tax cuts, despite reporting $145M in profits. It's also on the verge of scoring a sweetheart deal from Trump's DOJ to end a major antitrust investigation. Trump works on behalf of the most powerful corporations. Not you.

My latest: Susan Rice is right. Now Netflix must choose. Support independent, pro-democracy media. subscribe to Democracy Docket now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz

NEW: President Donald Trump repeated false claims that Democrats “cheated” in the last election and escalated his push for national anti-voting policies, including a ban on mail-in voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Nurses are the backbone of our health care system. Congratulations to the 15,000 New York City nurses in their victory for patient care. After striking for 41 days, nurses won fair staff ratios and importantly, for the first time, guaranteed protections against AI in hospitals.

Listen to this 13 year old who went to her city's council meeting. She had some things she needed to get off her chest

I think you are overlooking one of the major reasons.Trump loves tariffs: as a tool to extort other countries to follow his wishes. " do as a I say, or I'm slapping you with a tariff" Extortion is trump's favorite tool.

Do you know how much the typical worker would be making today if their wages had grown as much as CEO pay? This graph holds the shocking answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lPPsrAMtTI

Hold on to The Points of Light! 🎶☀️https://open.spotify.com/track/6z7G99FPA5dt3zyIHrUESR?si=g1KuyTvfQqWpIJ-nnxeV6w

Community WILL Get Us Through the Trump Darkness youtu.be/u0SJn0PGaVA?...

Artists are joining us on and off the red carpet to demand that ICE get out of our communities now.

Our constitutional rights haven't changed. Despite what ICE may claim, we all have the right to record and document ICE activities in public. We're suing.

🚨Trump knows if the 2026 election is fair, the politicians backing his abuses of power will lose. Only 37% of Americans approve of his actions so far as president – people are fed up! Election deniers couldn’t change the outcome. So now they’re trying to change the system.

NEW: Democratic state lawmakers introduced a state-level voting rights act in Georgia, which seeks to protect the voting rights of Georgia’s Black voters whose right to vote has been under attack by the state’s Republican majority in recent years. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling, Trump says he'll impose a 15% global tariff via his executive powers. Once again, foreign countries won't be paying the cost. You will.

Available everywhere! A huge thank you to @glennkirschner.bsky.social for the inspiration & to @brantpmusic.bsky.social for sharing his musical talents!! Enjoy!!☀️🎶 #PointsofLight #JusticeMatters #teamjustice youtu.be/n2dZmiy5NZE?...

Hey friends, I hope you'll come join us on Substack. We do nightly live Community Meetings, weekly Q&A sessions and more. Come join our community. glennkirschner.substack.com

Are the Epstein Files Creeping Closer to Donald Trump? youtu.be/9qDIJl6sKZ4?...

Are the Epstein files closing in on Donald Trump? Let's jump on Substack live at 8:30 pm ET to discuss. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

Farmer, 86, Rejects $15 Million Offer to Sell His Land to Data Center Developers: ‘Not Interested in Destroying My Farms’ Pennsylvania farmer Mervin Raudabaugh sold development rights to a land trust for $1.9 million instead.

Florida man now feels "pain of regret" voting for Trump—after ICE detains fiancée to deport her back to Cuba. They were both staunch MAGA supporters—he voted and she "prayed for him" to win. "We didn't think that he'd ever deport someone back to Cuba," he cries. "People say I voted for this...

With many Democrats boycotting Trump’s speech on Capitol Hill, there’s likely to be MORE people at our rebuttal event than on the House Floor at his speech. Trump’s hates it when your crowd is bigger than his.

In every society, citizens pay taxes to fund shared goods and services. The real debate isn’t whether we pay, but what we receive in return. Government should serve the public — not shift costs onto ordinary people while extreme wealth benefits most. #Idiocracy @democrats.senate.gov

As investigations widen, a question is emerging: was Epstein’s trafficking network also a kompromat operation — using exploitation to gather leverage and extract information for powerful actors? It certainly raises espionage concerns and questions. Who was paying Epstein for info? #FollowTheMoney

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse rejected claims Russia is winning in Ukraine, calling the narrative propaganda — and arguing Kyiv needs weapons, not applause. #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine #Russia @ec.europa.eu @whitehouse.senate.gov

"There are moments in our country's history when leadership is measured not by party loyalty, but by moral clarity. This is one of those moments," said Frey. His rebuttal will be delivered at the National Press Club and streamed nationwide. Details: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

Guitarist & Songwriter Nils Lofgren & his wife Amy have written a protest song: No Kings, No Hate, No Fear. Read about what’s behind the song & listen to it here: joycevance.substack.com/p/five-quest...

Art imitating life, and life and liberty are under grave threat in the USA. #RuleOfLaw #Corruption #Murder. #Trump @democrats.senate.gov

Supreme Court Rules Trump's Tariffs ILLEGAL! youtu.be/KZkF4eDdDXg?...

James Talarico is on point. #Texas #USA #DemandDemocracy

Ditch Trump's State of the Union Address for the "State of the Swamp" Event youtu.be/6m7VpEfNjII?...

Trump whining that Supreme Court justices were "disloyal" to him underscores that Donald is a monumentally ignorant man who thinks like a mob boss. Below is the oath they took. It was to the Constitution, not the president. They even pledge to render decisions without regard to persons (e.g., DJT).

The biggest problem with the #GQPProPedoParty is that they've underestimated the American people where the #TrumpsteinFiles are concerned. We are relentless & will not stop until every Epstein client name is released to the public on who these rich & powerful pedophile rapists are! #JusticeMatters

youtu.be/6m7VpEfNjII #glennkirschner #justicematters The State of the Union is on February 24. If you’d rather skip the spectacle, there’s an alternative that night in D.C.: “State of the Swamp,” hosted by Miles Taylor and Defiance, focused on accountability and democratic reform. Glenn Kirschner

#Accountability 👍 Arresting Andrew @joycewhitevance.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

“Before Mr.Trump’s second term, it had been exceedingly rare for grand jurors to rebuff requests by prosecutors seeking indictments. It is now happening with increased frequency, as MrTrump’s appointees push ahead with questionable cases in an effort to appease him.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...

Former Governor John Kasich and I discussed what we disagree about, but more importantly, what we agree about: The importance of country over party. A very interesting Substack Live conversation! open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

Mr. Trump speaks about the Supreme Court like it's Mike Pence on Jan. 6, 2021. To Trump, the Supreme Court didn't have "courage" to subvert the law and Constitution.

Don't believe Trump's hype that other statutes give him sweeping tariff-imposing authority at his whim.. As @LawofRuby.bsky.social noted, this CJ Roberts shows those other statutes don't have the same unilateral power. buff.ly/Fix4Eys