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Founder and Executive Director @protectdemocracy.org. Former Associate White House Counsel. Tweets my own.
@protectdemocracy.orgReposted by @ianbassin.bsky.socialVICTORY: A federal court just ruled DOJ’s campaign to consolidate sensitive voter data violates the law & illegally intrudes on states’ authority over elections. This ruling has drawn a clear line to protect voters’ privacy, uphold the law, & ensure elections remain free, fair, trusted. Details ⬇️🧵
@protectdemocracy.orgReposted by @ianbassin.bsky.socialWe're proud to launch our latest ad for the #LoveNotICE campaign with our partner, @interfaithalliance.org featuring Bishop Mariann Budde urging faithful Americans to vote early no matter who's on the ballot.
🔄 Share Bishop Budde's powerful address and learn more at LoveNotICE.org
@protectdemocracy.orgReposted by @ianbassin.bsky.socialCalifornia could be our sharpest test when it comes to bad-faith attacks on election results. The good news: the Golden State is ready.
@ianbassin.bsky.social and Ben Gips outline the work Protect Democracy and partners have supported to protect CA's elections. via @democracyproject.bsky.social
@ianbassin.bsky.socialWe @protectdemocracy.org have been working with allies across the country to help ensure a free and fair election.
Ben Gips and I recount our efforts in California @democracyproject.bsky.social, where attention could be focused in November. democracyproject.org/posts/going-...
@ianbassin.bsky.socialThis perfectly encapsulates what seems to be happening in politics, something many of us have waited for for years: people who were seemingly brainwashed by a Trump cult coming out of it. Listen here to a Trump superfan in her own words: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
@atrupar.comReposted by @ianbassin.bsky.socialJack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
@ianbassin.bsky.socialCongratulations to this year’s @macfound.org fellows!
@ianbassin.bsky.socialMore about this case here: protectdemocracy.org/work/protect...
@ianbassin.bsky.socialBREAKING: Federal Court blocks Trump Admin attempt to misuse homeland security funds to force states to bend to its efforts to interfere in local election processes.
Big win for our clients, partners, and American voters.
@protectdemocracy.org
@waytowinus.bsky.socialReposted by @ianbassin.bsky.socialWe’re not only in the midst of a political crisis, we’re also in a spiritual crisis, explains @ianbassin.bsky.social of Protect Democracy, who joins Charting The Way Forward to talk election protection & reclaiming our future
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=km19...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
@ianbassin.bsky.socialOne of the most powerful essays you’ll read this year, from Nikole Hannah-Jones
@ianbassin.bsky.socialIt appears Donald Trump has endorsed ranked choice voting.
@jenrubin.bsky.socialReposted by @ianbassin.bsky.socialWays to block the sweetheart deal/Paramount merger:
JOIN A RALLY NEAR YOU:
Oakland Sunday, Sept 20, 5PM PT outside CA AG Bonta’s office: www.mobilize.us/notabovethel...
NYC- outside NY AG James’ office: www.mobilize.us/notabovethel...
LA: www.mobilize.us/notabovethel...
Sign the petition as well:
@ianbassin.bsky.socialThis is exactly the kind of careful, ethical person who should be in charge of dangerous world-altering technology. OpenAI’s premise that only they can do this safely is clearly in good hands. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/t...
@swin24.bsky.socialReposted by @ianbassin.bsky.socialIf I were still in the wh press pool, it would be such a no brainer (tho it’s not like I ever was granted decision making power): no one go until this is lifted and if you do, you are no longer a member of the WHCA
@ianbassin.bsky.socialCan you imagine the goverment response if this many pharmaceutical companies experimenting with potentially deadly viruses let them leak out of their “secure” biolabs? www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/t...
@ianbassin.bsky.socialThis is a stunning article, featuring interviews with sitting federal judges, including stalwart conservatives, warning that the Trump Admin's actions in Minnesota “created a grave threat to the rule of law.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
@ianbassin.bsky.social@garymarcus.bsky.social with an update on our lawsuit to get the White House to reveal its secret AI regulatory framework garymarcus.substack.com/p/breaking-s...
@joycewhitevance.bsky.socialReposted by @ianbassin.bsky.socialSCOTUS needs an amicus brief on this as they consider whether to transfer control of our elections into his hands 🙄
@annabower.bsky.socialReposted by @ianbassin.bsky.socialOmg. When you’ve lost Joe DiGenova….
