Heidi Basile
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Heidi Basile
@heidibasile.bsky.social
· Feb 25
The only cure is white people shaming other white people.
a woman speaking into a microphone with the words there is no vaccine for racism
Alt: a woman speaking into a microphone with the words there is no vaccine for racism
media.tenor.com
Call out those uncomfortable truths. White people have a lot of unlearning to do. Myself included.
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It is one thing to seize old ballots; it is quite another to imagine federal agents seizing ballots from county offices on election night or the day after. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/dojs...
DOJ’s legal machinery to subvert the 2026 election is already in place
It is one thing to seize old ballots; it is quite another to imagine federal agents seizing ballots from county offices on election night or the day after.
www.democracydocket.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
It is one thing to seize old ballots; it is quite another to imagine federal agents seizing ballots from county offices on election night or the day after. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/dojs...
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I don't like to talk about stories before they are fully reported, but I am writing on ICE in a Minnesota town that isn't Minneapolis. However bad you think it is, it is worse. It is a campaign of pure terror whose only strategic goal is more terror. There is no strategy other than to break people.
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I don't like to talk about stories before they are fully reported, but I am writing on ICE in a Minnesota town that isn't Minneapolis. However bad you think it is, it is worse. It is a campaign of pure terror whose only strategic goal is more terror. There is no strategy other than to break people.
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Democrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election, narrowing Republicans’ already-slim majority
Democrat Christian Menefee Wins Election For U.S. House, Narrowing GOP's Slim Majority
The seat representing the heavily Democratic Houston-based district has been vacant for nearly a year.
www.huffpost.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Democrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election, narrowing Republicans’ already-slim majority
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JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:05 AM
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate election in a reliably Republican district that Trump won by 17 points in 2024
GOP STUNNED: Democrat Flips Reliably Republican Texas State Senate Seat
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election in a Texas state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
www.huffpost.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate election in a reliably Republican district that Trump won by 17 points in 2024
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This is happening a lot to female journalists. So here is a modest proposal for the White House press corps: Stand together. No one should ask another question until the President answers the question that was ignored.
January 31, 2026 at 6:39 PM
This is happening a lot to female journalists. So here is a modest proposal for the White House press corps: Stand together. No one should ask another question until the President answers the question that was ignored.
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My law firm is litigating 83 voting and election cases in 40 states-the most we've ever handled at one time. With the election still 9 months away, that number will grow.
I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed about EVERYTHING happening to democracy in court. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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January 31, 2026 at 8:26 PM
My law firm is litigating 83 voting and election cases in 40 states-the most we've ever handled at one time. With the election still 9 months away, that number will grow.
I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed about EVERYTHING happening to democracy in court. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed about EVERYTHING happening to democracy in court. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Judge orders US to release father and 5-year-old taken into custody during Minnesota immigration crackdown.
January 31, 2026 at 8:29 PM
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Judge orders US to release father and 5-year-old taken into custody during Minnesota immigration crackdown.
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BREAKING:
A federal judge just ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from immigration custody — condemning their removal from Minneapolis as unconstitutional.
Judge Fred Biery condemned "the perfidious lust for unbridled power" and "the imposition of cruelty."
A federal judge just ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from immigration custody — condemning their removal from Minneapolis as unconstitutional.
Judge Fred Biery condemned "the perfidious lust for unbridled power" and "the imposition of cruelty."
January 31, 2026 at 8:40 PM
BREAKING:
A federal judge just ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from immigration custody — condemning their removal from Minneapolis as unconstitutional.
Judge Fred Biery condemned "the perfidious lust for unbridled power" and "the imposition of cruelty."
A federal judge just ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from immigration custody — condemning their removal from Minneapolis as unconstitutional.
Judge Fred Biery condemned "the perfidious lust for unbridled power" and "the imposition of cruelty."
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We're transforming Chicago into the safest, most affordable big city in America.🧵
January 30, 2026 at 9:10 PM
We're transforming Chicago into the safest, most affordable big city in America.🧵
Ziva Coleman, age 14, is missing. Please share.
#FindingFriday: #Burtonsville, #MD: 14y/o Ziva Coleman was last seen on January 23 in the 14000blk of Old Columbia Pike wearing a black jacket, red shirt, and black pants.
Have you seen her?
Please SHARE to #HelpUsFindZivaColeman #ZivaColeman #HelpUsFindUs
Have you seen her?
Please SHARE to #HelpUsFindZivaColeman #ZivaColeman #HelpUsFindUs
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Ziva Coleman, age 14, is missing. Please share.
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🚨BREAKING: In a case that could have profound nationwide consequences for elections, the state of Missouri has sued to block the federal government from including undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders in the country’s once-a-decade census count. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
New GOP scheme to rig presidential elections: Missouri sues to exclude undocumented from census
“Foreign trespassers should not control the direction of this nation,” Hanaway said in a social media post announcing the lawsuit.
www.democracydocket.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:40 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a case that could have profound nationwide consequences for elections, the state of Missouri has sued to block the federal government from including undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders in the country’s once-a-decade census count. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Azairion Rice, age 14, is missing. Please share.
#FindingFriday: #Fayetteville, #NC: 14y/o #AzairionRice was last seen on Jan 15 along the 1900blk of United Dr in a black hoodie, black sweatpants, a gray beanie, & flip flops or Nike Air Force One shoes.
Have you seen him?
Please SHARE to #HelpUsFindAzairionRice #HelpUsFindUs
Have you seen him?
Please SHARE to #HelpUsFindAzairionRice #HelpUsFindUs
January 30, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Azairion Rice, age 14, is missing. Please share.
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the arrest of journalists in minneapolis, including don lemon, is more evidence that the only move the administration knows how to make is to use force, and does not know how to respond when that force is met with defiance and indifference.
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM
the arrest of journalists in minneapolis, including don lemon, is more evidence that the only move the administration knows how to make is to use force, and does not know how to respond when that force is met with defiance and indifference.
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
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Breaking:
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested late last night on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at a church in St. Paul — a case rejected last week by a magistrate judge.
Lemon has said he was simply reporting as a journalist. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested late last night on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at a church in St. Paul — a case rejected last week by a magistrate judge.
Lemon has said he was simply reporting as a journalist. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Breaking:
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested late last night on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at a church in St. Paul — a case rejected last week by a magistrate judge.
Lemon has said he was simply reporting as a journalist. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested late last night on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at a church in St. Paul — a case rejected last week by a magistrate judge.
Lemon has said he was simply reporting as a journalist. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalist Don Lemon is arrested after protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church.
January 30, 2026 at 1:19 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalist Don Lemon is arrested after protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church.
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Right as New York City is requiring Instacart and other delivery companies to pay its drivers fair wages, the company is hitting New Yorkers with a fee they don’t even see until checkout.
My office is looking into this.
My office is looking into this.
Instacart hits New Yorkers with 'regulatory' fee because of minimum wage for workers
Drivers must be paid at least $21.44 an hour under a law in effect this week.
gothamist.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Right as New York City is requiring Instacart and other delivery companies to pay its drivers fair wages, the company is hitting New Yorkers with a fee they don’t even see until checkout.
My office is looking into this.
My office is looking into this.
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The Justice Department is trying to intimidate Minnesota — but our Constitution doesn't allow the federal administration to govern by fear.
We stand with Minnesota as they defend their rights, neighbors, and state.
We stand with Minnesota as they defend their rights, neighbors, and state.
New York attorney general leads coalition in condemning DOJ threats against Minnesota
New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in condemning the Trump administration’s “effort to exploit recent chaos
www.nbcnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The Justice Department is trying to intimidate Minnesota — but our Constitution doesn't allow the federal administration to govern by fear.
We stand with Minnesota as they defend their rights, neighbors, and state.
We stand with Minnesota as they defend their rights, neighbors, and state.
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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
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Andy McCarthy lays out why having DHS investigate Alex Pretti's murder is so problematic.
But there's another now: the goons that assaulted Pretti 11 days before CBP murdered him are HSI, the subpart of DHS purportedly investigating the murder.
www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/trum...
But there's another now: the goons that assaulted Pretti 11 days before CBP murdered him are HSI, the subpart of DHS purportedly investigating the murder.
www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/trum...
Trump Administration Already Undermining Probe of Alex Pretti’s Death | National Review
As with Renee Good’s death, refusal to conduct a credible criminal investigation only makes the eventual prosecution of federal agents more likely.
www.nationalreview.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Andy McCarthy lays out why having DHS investigate Alex Pretti's murder is so problematic.
But there's another now: the goons that assaulted Pretti 11 days before CBP murdered him are HSI, the subpart of DHS purportedly investigating the murder.
www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/trum...
But there's another now: the goons that assaulted Pretti 11 days before CBP murdered him are HSI, the subpart of DHS purportedly investigating the murder.
www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/trum...
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Today, an ICE Air flight (EAL8280) landed in Caracas, Venezuela from Phoenix, AZ, removing 273 Venezuelans. This marks the 2nd U.S. deportation flight to Venezuela this week, following a Monday flight that removed 128 Venezuelans.
January 29, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Today, an ICE Air flight (EAL8280) landed in Caracas, Venezuela from Phoenix, AZ, removing 273 Venezuelans. This marks the 2nd U.S. deportation flight to Venezuela this week, following a Monday flight that removed 128 Venezuelans.
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Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 46
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 87
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 73
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
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Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 46
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 87
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 73
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 46
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 87
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 73
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 46
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 87
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 73
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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🚨BREAKING: A group of North Carolina students sued Republican state officials Tuesday to restore early voting sites on three college campuses across the state, including at the United States’ largest historically Black college. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
North Carolina cut voting sites at nation’s largest HBCU. Students are suing
The board cut the sites weeks before the state’s 2026 primary election.
www.democracydocket.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:41 PM
🚨BREAKING: A group of North Carolina students sued Republican state officials Tuesday to restore early voting sites on three college campuses across the state, including at the United States’ largest historically Black college. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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You can't watch this and not feel thermonuclear rage.
They let this poor child die. Just let her die.
The child asked for help. "I can't breathe," she said.
And she died.
They let this poor child die. Just let her die.
The child asked for help. "I can't breathe," she said.
And she died.
January 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM
You can't watch this and not feel thermonuclear rage.
They let this poor child die. Just let her die.
The child asked for help. "I can't breathe," she said.
And she died.
They let this poor child die. Just let her die.
The child asked for help. "I can't breathe," she said.
And she died.