Joy Silver
@joyinca.bsky.social
Warrior Woman, Freedom Fighter, True Blue. Chair, Riverside County Democratic Party of CA
"That wolf may arrive dressed up in sheep’s clothing—or, indeed, the Lamb of God’s."
Why We Won’t Stay Silent About Christian Nationalists in Our Own Churches
The Nazi books didn’t appear out of the blue. They were the predictable destination of ideas that have been growing for years.
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The DOJ wants to appeal every defeat in Trump’s nationwide campaign to obtain unredacted state voter data. They have yet to win a single court order to obtain unredacted statewide voter data. https://bit.ly/4yadPjI
NEW The Justice Department is threatening to prosecute election officials across the country for failing to remove noncitizens from their voter rolls, an escalation of the Trump administration's attempts to prosecute election fraud, according to letters I obtained with Andy Mannix @propublica.org 🧵
Why should we act as if Trump is going to attempt to steal the 2026 elections? Because he already tried to steal an election, and got away with it, and it's insane to think he *wouldn't* try it again. www.thebulwark.com/p/its-time-t...
It’s Time to Pivot to 2026 Election Security
Don’t underestimate how Trump and his allies will attempt to control the outcome of the midterms.
thebulwark.com
It has been said before, but it bears repeating: the elderly who’ve worked their entire lives to get $800 a month on Social Security aren’t bankrupting America. It’s tax-evading billionaires like Trump who are bleeding this country dry.
Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, elected just two weeks ago, could cast the deciding signature, forcing the DOJ to release the Epstein files. I wonder why they haven’t sworn her in yet… 👀 19thnews.org/2025/10/epst...
The standoff over the Epstein files — and the new congresswoman caught in the middle
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, who won her election two weeks ago, would be the final signature needed to pass a resolution directing the Justice Department to release documents on Epstein.
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California passed a law banning masked police/ICE in many operations. It’s a step toward transparency, accountability, and public trust. No more hidden faces, no more secret agents. www.bbc.com/news/article...
California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks
Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number.
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“When power protects power, the people lose.” California must lead by defending democracy, not yielding to those who abuse it. I wrote this piece on why speaking out, organizing, and demanding accountability is the only path forward. www.pressenterprise.com/2025/08/01/j...
Joy Silver: When power protects power, the people lose
Transparency. Accountability. Justice. These aren’t partisan ideals; they are the foundation of public trust.
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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025—California’s statewide special election. I’m supporting YES on Prop 50 to put fair maps in place now while preserving our independent redistricting commission for the next cycle.
This is horrifying. The Supreme Court’s move to let mass immigration roundups resume in L.A. is deeply alarming. I stand with immigrant families, community groups, and legal advocates working to protect due process, dignity, and safety. www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/vi...
Supreme court clears Trump administration to move forward with immigration roundups
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Trump's administration to resume sweeping immigration enforcement stops in the Los Angeles area for now as part of the president's campaign to...
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On Sept. 1, I joined Indivisible at Temecula’s Duck Pond and the PASS Democratic Club in Belmont—two united rallies for labor. When workers rise, communities thrive. Onward for fair wages, safety, and dignity. ✊
Too many Californians are being forced into impossible choices between rent, groceries, and healthcare. In my latest piece, I lay out why affordable housing is a winning strategy for California’s future—and how we can get there. 👉 Read more www.multihousingnews.com/putting-peop...
Putting People First: A Winning Strategy for Affordable Housing
CHOC's Joy Silver on how services are the key to building resilient residences and resilient residents.
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@msignorile.bsky.social Corey Booker gave the Democratic Party heart- and i think we are looking at our next President.
In Norco today- Dem Rep Ro Khanna cause MAGA Calvert no show.
WHAT DOES MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE MEAN? A Manchurian candidate is a person, especially a politician, being used as a puppet by an enemy power. The term is commonly used to indicate disloyalty or corruption, whether intentional or unintentional.
Just got back from the Riverside Unified School District board meeting. I have deep admiration for the community that pulled together & spoke out against the weaponized fear & hatred towards 2 trans athletes…
Every single House committee will have a white man as its chair under the new Republican majority. Just in case there’s any question about who they represent as a party.
