Reposted by Informed politicsAvery Torff @averyspolitics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026JD Vance: “And we were tired of being called racist for noticing that our country was becoming dirtier.” You said you were “tired of being called racist” yet you attack immigrants and claim America was becoming “dirtier.” That is quite literally racist rhetoric 1175
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The California Senate passed legislation Monday that would impose fines on content creators who do not disclose paid posts supporting political candidates or ballot measures. Accountability matters, especially when money is being used to influence elections.averytorff.substack.comCalifornia Senate Passes Bill Requiring Influencers to Disclose Paid Political PostsThe California Senate passed legislation Monday that would impose fines on content creators who do not disclose paid posts supporting political candidates or ballot measures. 044
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 14/08/2026A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit Thursday alleging that Harvard University failed to address harassment of Jewish students. Harvard stood its ground!averytorff.substack.comFederal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Against HarvardA federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit Thursday alleging that Harvard University failed to address harassment of Jewish students. 0113
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 12/08/2026The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on thousands of “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices” by March. Trump’s untrained militia given more tools to target people for no justifiable reason.averytorff.substack.comICE Plans to Spend Up to $20 Million on Electric Shock GlovesImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may soon receive gloves designed to deliver painful electric shocks to people targeted by the agency. 063
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Haley Stevens early Wednesday to win Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. We beat AIPAC, a huge victory for progressive Americans!open.substack.comAbdul El-Sayed Beats AIPAC-Backed Haley Stevens in Democratic PrimaryProgressive Dr. 073
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 05/08/2026A 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!open.substack.comKansas Judge Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions Dating Back to 1997A 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 ... 0126
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 27/07/2026A 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.open.substack.comFederal Agency Demands Emergency Room Records From Millions of AmericansA 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... 152
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Group chat on here, anyone? Just leave a comment and I’ll add you! 011
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Zohran 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!open.substack.comMamdani Announces 30% Discounts on Groceries at City-Owned StoresOn Monday, Zohran Mamdani announced that some basic groceries at city-run stores will be discounted by 30 percent, including vegetables, meat, bread and milk. 073
Reposted by Informed politicsDonald Trump the Liberal @liberaldonaldtrump.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Look at that CROWD! They are calling it the GREATEST political shift in the HISTORY of our country. We have the LIBERALS, we have the WORKERS, we have EVERYBODY coming together under one BIG, BEAUTIFUL tent. The fake news said it was impossible, but look at the signs—“LIBERAL TRUMP!” Liberal DJT 0173
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 05/05/2026All white people should have to experience being black for a day to understand what the they have to go through. All men should have to go through pregnancy to understand what these abortion bans are like for women. All men should have to experience fearing men like women are forced to 0112
Reposted by Informed politicsCitizen Jane @rivergoat.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Love this post for so many reasons. RFK Jr. is possibly the most dangerous cabinet member, but the competition is steep. 1136
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 02/05/2026On Friday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals restricted nationwide access to mifepristone, blocking a 2023 FDA policy that permitted telemedicine prescriptions and mail delivery of the abortion pill. “It’s up to the states,” they said. Republicans were never going to stop at reversing Roe v. Wade.substack.comFederal Appeals Court Rolls Back Telehealth Access to Abortion Pill MifepristoneOn Friday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals restricted nationwide access to mifepristone, blocking a 2023 FDA policy that permitted telemedicine prescriptions and mail delivery of the abortion pill. 1414
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Hofstra University Democrats have issued a statement condemning the university’s decision to allow a student organization to host a panel featuring members of the Israeli Defense Forces. This event isn’t neutral. It raises real concerns about students feeling unsafe, dismissed, or re-traumatized.substack.comHofstra Democrats Condemn University Decision to Allow IDF PanelHofstra University Democrats have issued a statement condemning the university’s decision to allow a student organization to host a panel featuring members of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). 035
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Under Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, defense spending would increase by $1.5 trillion while billions are removed from programs tied to trust and treaty responsibilities to tribal nations. These cuts disregard Native communities and violate the federal government’s fiduciary duty.substack.comTrump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Major Cuts to Tribal Colleges and Native ProgramsThe Trump administration is once again proposing cuts to federal funding for tribal colleges and universities. 11912
Reposted by Informed politicsForbes @forbes.com · 09/04/2026Reports of a meeting between a Vatican representative and the Pentagon went viral, with allegations that the church had been warned to cease its criticism.forbes.comPentagon Confirms It Met With Vatican—But Denies Reports Of A Bitter Clash—Amid The Pope’s Mounting CriticismReports of a meeting between a Vatican representative and the Pentagon went viral, with allegations that the church had been warned to cease its criticism. 103561102385
Reposted by Informed politicsCitizen Jane @rivergoat.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Unconstitutional key messages from F47 via Leavitt need to be taken very seriously. 085
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 07/04/2026In a Tuesday Truth Social Post, Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as the deadline for reaching a ceasefire with Iran draws near. That alone should be a reason to invoke the 25th Amendment.substack.comTrump Warns “Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight” as Iran Ceasefire Deadline NearsIn a Tuesday Truth Social Post, Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as the deadline for reaching a ceasefire with Iran draws near. 4279
Reposted by Informed politicsDonald Trump the Liberal @liberaldonaldtrump.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Many people—very smart people—are saying we need a BIG CHANGE. JD Vance is a TOTAL DISASTER! It’s a disgrace! We need someone with experience, someone who knows the soul of the country. What if we IMPEACH JD and bring back BIDEN? We’d have the most Progressive team in the HISTORY OF THE WORLD! 292
Reposted by Informed politics#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 03/04/2026US fighter jet shot down by Iran: report #RawStorytwp.aiwww.rawstory.comUS fighter jet shot down by Iran: report 1103
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Donald Trump proposed increasing defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget, which would be the largest request in decades. The MAGA agenda: more money for endless war in the Middle East, none for the average American.apnews.comTrump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programsThe White House is releasing details of President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget, including a $1.5 trillion defense spending request. 83219
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 30/03/2026The Trump administration has sued Minnesota and its school athletics governing body over the state’s policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports. This is a blatant violation of federalist principles to sue Minnesota for upholding its own 30-year-old anti-discrimination laws.apnews.comTrump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sportsThe Trump administration has carried out on a threat to sue the state of Minnesota and its school athletics governing body for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports. 25226
Reposted by Informed politicsJill 💙🌊🌊💙 @pumpkin061.bsky.social · 30/03/2026NY! My home state! Way to go! 1146
Reposted by Informed politicsBruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 30/03/2026ICYMI - Samuel L. Jackson narrated this powerful video for Saturday's No Kings rally about the strength of Minnesotans protesting ICE: "When your neighbors are being attacked and your communities are being targeted, you don't give up. You don't look away. You don't back down. You showed up." 25989399
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 29/03/2026As states have moved ahead to pass dozens of laws to regulate AI, guidelines designed to protect children - state lawmakers, including Republicans, are facing resistance from the White House. They care more about benefiting Big Tech billionaires than letting states decide how to keep children safe.npr.orgTrump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already haveState lawmakers have been stepping in to regulate artificial intelligence, clashing with the federal government's inaction as concerns about oversight and safety grow. 74023
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Germany’s President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, called the Iran war a “disastrous mistake” that violates international law and warned it could fracture Germany’s relationship with the United States. This conflict is an unnecessary threat to global stability, not a legitimate security measure.reuters.comGerman president calls Iran war a disastrous mistake, in rare rebuke of TrumpThe Iran war is a "disastrous mistake" that breaches international law, Germany's president said on Tuesday in an unusually blunt rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy, which he said... 0155
Reposted by Informed politicsBlue Wave Avery @bluewaveavery.bsky.social · 24/03/2026According to Palm Beach County records, Donald Trump submitted a mail-in ballot for an upcoming Florida special election, even as he continues to publicly criticize it as fraudulent. It’s about what benefits him most. Trump can’t win without cheating.nbcnews.comTrump casts a mail ballot again in Florida even as he calls the method 'cheating'The president cast a mail ballot in an upcoming Florida special election, according to county records. 1127
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 26/11/2025National Guard troops are not trained as local law enforcement and they should never have been deployed. 16223
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Yet Trump claims that prices are down and everything is affordable. 1143
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Mike Johnson will delay sending the bill to Trump’s desk. 0124
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 18/11/2025The GOP’s unanimous vote suggests their stalling tactics worked - the files are likely heavily redacted. 97831
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Trump did not just know about the girls, he was directly involved. 1216
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Good on the Knicks for not letting either side try to use their logo as a political tool. 1233
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Democrats are sellouts and I will be changing my party affiliation to an independent, and I urge everyone to do the same. 3355
Reposted by Informed politics💙 Hatred wears a Red Hat ❤️🩹 @commonthrower.bsky.social · 09/11/2025For restitution they should require a few emails telling the truth about Trump, Epstein, and the cost of a turkey dinner. 2196
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Justice was served here, using employees’ emails to push partisan messaging is blatant abuse of power. 27328
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 05/11/2025California showed up and fought fire with fire to save our democracy! 08929
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 05/11/2025The rule of law is being upheld in Pennsylvania! 38418
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Great job NYC, this is an amazing night for democracy! 06210
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 05/11/2025This is a great night for democracy! 05512
Informed politics @informedpolitics.bsky.social · 05/11/2025One down, the blue wave has started! 3639