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Blue Wave Avery

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 9h ago

A Kansas judge struck down a series of abortion restrictions, ruling that the state failed to justify allowing the Legislature to impose waiting periods, mandate abortion reversal disclosures, and doctors to obtain patients’ reasons for having an abortion. This decision is a win for all Kansans!

Kansas Judge Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions Dating Back to 1997

A Kansas judge struck down a series of abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling that the state failed to justify allowing the Legislature to impose waiting periods, mandate abortion reversal ...

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · yesterday

Republican Rep. Max Miller released a set of documents intended to dispute his ex-wife, Emily Moreno’s domestic violence accusations. Moreno’s lawyers said in a Monday filing that Miller’s documents included an image of their 2-year-old daughter’s genitals. The so-called “party of family values.”

Republican Rep. Max Miller Shared an Image of His Daughter's Genitals

The attorney for a Republican congressman accused of domestic violence claimed Tuesday that he mistakenly shared “sensitive content” of his client’s 2-year-old daughter.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 2d ago

25 states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, arguing they are an attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court’s February ruling blocking the import taxes. Exactly correct, Trump is an abuser of power.

25 States Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Tariffs

25 states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, arguing they are an attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court’s February ruling blocking the import taxes.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 3d ago

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, has sought to protect his position by avoiding media appearances, monitoring criticism on social media, and so far refusing to make any major changes within the organization. Ken Martin needs to resign immediately.

Ken Martin Avoids Media and Refuses to Make Changes as Pressure Mounts at DNC

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), has sought to protect his position by avoiding media appearances, monitoring criticism on social media, and so far refusing to make any ma...

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · last wk.

Trump and the Justice Department have asked the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation verdict awarded to E. Jean Carroll, arguing that he is immune from lawsuits over comments he made while president. His claim is nonsense, the truth will always remain that he raped E. Jean Carroll.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn $83M E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict

Donald Trump and the Justice Department have asked the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation verdict awarded to E.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · last wk.

A small federal agency responsible for protecting the public from injuries caused by dangerous products, is demanding that some of the largest health systems provide detailed, personally identifiable medical records from emergency room patients. A violation of privacy rights, this is against HIPAA.

Federal Agency Demands Emergency Room Records From Millions of Americans

A small federal agency responsible for protecting the public from injuries caused by products like lawn mowers and coffeemakers is demanding that some of the country’s largest health systems provide d...

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · last wk.

Zohran Mamdani has announced that some basic groceries at city-run stores will be discounted by 30 percent, including vegetables, meat, bread and milk. Affordable healthy essentials for everyday New Yorkers!

Mamdani Announces 30% Discounts on Groceries at City-Owned Stores

On Monday, Zohran Mamdani announced that some basic groceries at city-run stores will be discounted by 30 percent, including vegetables, meat, bread and milk.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · last wk.

Ro Khanna has joined Zohran Mamdani in calling for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu—and Vladimir Putin as well. Not gonna happen, unfortunately. War criminals don’t arrest other war criminals.

Rep. Ro Khanna Calls for Arrests of Netanyahu and Putin

Congressman Ro Khanna has joined Zohran Mamdani in calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest, ahead of his visit to the United States next week.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 2w ago

Andy Kim has introduced MediKids, landmark legislation that would guarantee healthcare coverage for all children in America from birth until age 26. Now that is what a true “pro-life” leader does!

Sen. Andy Kim Introduces Universal Healthcare Proposal for Children

Senator Andy Kim has introduced MediKids, landmark legislation that would guarantee healthcare coverage for all children in America from birth until age 26.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 2w ago

In newly reviewed court documents, federal officials acknowledged that the Trump administration eliminated more than $7.5 billion in Biden-era federal funding for clean energy projects “based solely” on political factors. Another reminder of how angry, vengeful, petty, and sociopathic Trump is.

Trump’s $7.5 Billion Clean Energy Cuts Targeted Democratic States

When the Trump administration eliminated more than $7.5 billion in Biden-era federal funding for clean energy projects in October, it justified the move as a critical corrective to prevent taxpayer fu...

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 2w ago

Senators Cory Booker, Chuck Schumer, Ron Wyden have reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, legislation that would end the federal prohibition on cannabis. Long overdue, given decades of failed drug war policies.

Booker, Schumer and Wyden Reintroduce Bill to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Senator Cory Booker, Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer, and Senator Ron Wyden have reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, legislation that would end the federal prohibition o...

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Trump administration has announced that beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, dozens of America’s trading partners across Europe, China, and India will be hit with tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods entering the United States. They’re raising taxes on the American people again.

U.S. Announces New Tariffs on Goods From 60 Countries Beginning Friday

The Trump administration has announced that beginning at 12:01 a.m.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 3w ago

Congressman Chris Pappas and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander introduced the Turn the Tide Act, legislation that would provide more than $65 billion in federal funding over the next decade for substance use treatment and prevention. Exactly the kind of action this crisis demands.

Pappas and Goodlander Introduce $65 Billion Turn the Tide Act

This week, Congressman Chris Pappas and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander introduced the Turn the Tide Act, legislation that would provide more than $65 billion in federal funding over the next decade f...

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 3w ago

Senator Jon Ossoff warned that Donald Trump’s Thursday evening speech focused on election security reflects his administration's intent to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections. The biggest threat to our elections is Donald Trump.

Senator Ossoff Warns Trump Intends to Interfere in Midterm Elections

Senator Jon Ossoff warned that Donald Trump’s Thursday evening speech focused on election security reflects his administration's intent to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 3w ago

According to relatives, the ICE officer who shot and killed Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine this week has a long history of violent and frightening behavior, accusing him of repeatedly assaulting women in his life. Wouldn’t expect anything less.

ICE Officer in Maine Shooting Has a History of Violence and Abuse

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national, in Maine this week is an Army veteran with a reported history of serious menta...

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 3w ago

John Fetterman said he would consider leaving the Democratic Party if it became “the anti-Israel party.” He already left a long time ago. He’s a traitor.

Sen. Fetterman Says He’d Consider Leaving Democrats if Party Becomes 'Anti-Israel'

Senator John Fetterman said he would consider leaving the Democratic Party if it became “the anti-Israel party,” comments that come as more than 100 House Democrats backed efforts to halt U.S.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 3w ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jamie Raskin, and Ben Ray Lujan introduced a bill capping Supreme Court Justices from receiving lavish gifts at $50 per instance and $100 per year. Finally, a law that forces “gifted” justices to actually earn their keep instead of pocketing billionaire perks.

Ocasio-Cortez, Raskin, Lujan Reintroduce Supreme Court Gift Ban Act

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Representative Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Senator Ben Ray Lujan introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act Tuesday, legisla...

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 3w ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Department of Defense will begin offering testosterone deficiency screenings for service members age 30 or older. He needs to be screened for brain cell deficiency, if he even has any at all.

Hegseth Announces Testosterone Screening Program for Troops Age 30+

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Department of Defense will begin offering testosterone deficiency screenings for service members age 30 or older.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 3w ago

Raphael Warnock’s Warnock announced Saturday that his provision barring major private equity firms from purchasing additional single-family homes took effect after the bipartisan housing package became law. Incredible bill, great job Senator! It’s a start!

Sen. Warnock Provision Limiting Corportate Home Purchasing Becomes Law

One of Senator Raphael Warnock’s most prominent housing proposals has officially become federal law.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 3w ago

Donald Trump said he has left instructions for the military to launch an attack on Iran “at levels they’ve never seen before,” if Tehran follows through on threats to assassinate him. Trump had Iran's Supreme Leader assassinated. It's OK to assassinate others but not OK for them to assassinate him?

Trump Claims He Left Orders for Massive U.S. Strike on Iran if Assassinated

Donald Trump on Friday said he has left instructions for the U.S.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 4w ago

Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers have restarted Medicaid billing for services other than abortion after spending most of the past year cut off from the program. Massive win, essential services continue for millions of Americans!

Medicaid Billing Restored for Planned Parenthood, Two Regional Providers

Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers have restarted Medicaid billing for services other than abortion after spending most of the past year cut off from the program.

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · last mo.

Barack Obama said Wednesday that Donald Trump’s repeated references to him reflect what he described as living in a “suite in his head.” Not just a suite, an entire ballroom. Trump’s obsession with Obama proves he’s outsmarted in his own head.

Obama says Trump has a “suite in his head” for him

Former President Barack Obama said Wednesday that Donald Trump’s repeated references to him reflect what he described as living in a “suite in his head.”

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully blocked applicants from 39 travel ban countries from receiving decisions on asylum claims, work permits, green cards and citizenship applications. The losing loser loses again. That’s a win!

Federal judge rules Trump administration unlawfully blocked immigration applications from 39 countries

A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully blocked applicants from 39 travel ban countries from receiving decisions on asylum claims, work permits, green cards and citizensh...

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Blue Wave Avery@bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A New Mexico legislative panel announced Monday that it will issue more than a dozen subpoenas as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. Great job New Mexico, it’s about damn time!

New Mexico Panel Issues More Than a Dozen Subpoenas in Epstein Zorro Ranch Probe

A New Mexico legislative panel announced Monday that it will issue more than a dozen subpoenas as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.

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