John Atkinson
@johnmatkinson.bsky.social
Lucky in Love | Proud Dad of Kids Who Care | Business Leader |Higher Ed Advocate | Chairman Intersect Illinois | *posts are my own* #LiveandWorkWithPurpose
I am proud that @repbillfoster.bsky.social and @ericsorensen.bsky.social stood for democracy, voting integrity and against the disenfranchisement of 4th district voters. What @chuygarcia.house.gov did creates a very sad chapter to end a career in public service. #disappointed
House Condemns García’s Election Scheme Amid Democratic Split
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I am proud that @repbillfoster.bsky.social and @ericsorensen.bsky.social stood for democracy, voting integrity and against the disenfranchisement of 4th district voters. What @chuygarcia.house.gov did creates a very sad chapter to end a career in public service. #disappointed
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This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
I’ve been out protesting in Broadview and the #ISP is the only thing protecting us from armed ICE assaults.
They are trying to make the best of it. And mutual dancing to #NealDiamond helps us all love a bit more. Kudos to these crooners! @Illinoisstatepolice #peacedfulprotest
They are trying to make the best of it. And mutual dancing to #NealDiamond helps us all love a bit more. Kudos to these crooners! @Illinoisstatepolice #peacedfulprotest
October 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I’ve been out protesting in Broadview and the #ISP is the only thing protecting us from armed ICE assaults.
They are trying to make the best of it. And mutual dancing to #NealDiamond helps us all love a bit more. Kudos to these crooners! @Illinoisstatepolice #peacedfulprotest
They are trying to make the best of it. And mutual dancing to #NealDiamond helps us all love a bit more. Kudos to these crooners! @Illinoisstatepolice #peacedfulprotest
Right now @GregHinz it’s clear that @Governor Pritzker is one of the few leaders in this country actually fighting to save our democracy. You cannot appease a dictator with words. History is clear about that.
www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/greg...
www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/greg...
Greg Hinz: Time for Trump, Pritzker to talk immigration deal
If they can reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza of all places, can’t our leaders somehow craft a deal to end the deepening war over Chicago immigration raids?
www.chicagobusiness.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Right now @GregHinz it’s clear that @Governor Pritzker is one of the few leaders in this country actually fighting to save our democracy. You cannot appease a dictator with words. History is clear about that.
www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/greg...
www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/greg...
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If you come for my people, you come through me.
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you come for my people, you come through me.
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My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
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OPmobility’s decision to establish its first Illinois facility in Normal is another win for our state, workers, and the Central Illinois economy.
This investment builds on our growing EV ecosystem and demonstrates the power of programs like REV Illinois.
This investment builds on our growing EV ecosystem and demonstrates the power of programs like REV Illinois.
Big news – we are proud to welcome OPmobility to IL! The global mobility leader will open its first IL facility in Normal, assembling parts for Rivian’s R2 vehicle.⚡️🚗 #BeInIllinois
Read more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Read more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
September 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
OPmobility’s decision to establish its first Illinois facility in Normal is another win for our state, workers, and the Central Illinois economy.
This investment builds on our growing EV ecosystem and demonstrates the power of programs like REV Illinois.
This investment builds on our growing EV ecosystem and demonstrates the power of programs like REV Illinois.
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Things feel uncertain right now, Illinois.
I want you all to know we’re doing everything we can to protect your rights.
Make sure you know how to stand up for yourself and others at illinoisimmigrationinfo.org.
I want you all to know we’re doing everything we can to protect your rights.
Make sure you know how to stand up for yourself and others at illinoisimmigrationinfo.org.
September 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Things feel uncertain right now, Illinois.
I want you all to know we’re doing everything we can to protect your rights.
Make sure you know how to stand up for yourself and others at illinoisimmigrationinfo.org.
I want you all to know we’re doing everything we can to protect your rights.
Make sure you know how to stand up for yourself and others at illinoisimmigrationinfo.org.
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July 30, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I am glad I live in Illinois where we protect the rights of and lift up everyone. Thanks to leaders like @jbpritzker.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Illinoisans don’t have to fear this kind of shit
Rahm Emanuel denies the existence of trans people on Megyn Kelly's show
www.mediamatters.org
July 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I am glad I live in Illinois where we protect the rights of and lift up everyone. Thanks to leaders like @jbpritzker.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Illinoisans don’t have to fear this kind of shit
The Christian Backlash Taking Hold www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/o...
Opinion | The Christian Backlash Taking Hold
www.nytimes.com
July 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Christian Backlash Taking Hold www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/o...
Don’t mess with Illinois!
Unlike Trump and Noem, Illinois follows the law.
His administration has violated the Constitution, denied people due process, and disappeared law-abiding neighbors.
I encourage the Secretary to spend less time performing for Fox News and more time protecting the Homeland.
His administration has violated the Constitution, denied people due process, and disappeared law-abiding neighbors.
I encourage the Secretary to spend less time performing for Fox News and more time protecting the Homeland.
May 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Don’t mess with Illinois!
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Congrats to Daniel Biss!
Biss Wins! Early Netroots candidate who is now Mayor of Evanston and could replace Jan Schakowsky.
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/01/c...
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/01/c...
Daniel Biss secures another term as Evanston mayor
Mayor Daniel Biss has secured his second term atop Evanston’s government, according to unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s office, giving him four more years to double down on his policy r...
dailynorthwestern.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Congrats to Daniel Biss!
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There are trans Americans right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist.
Well, I am. We are. We will.
Well, I am. We are. We will.
March 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
There are trans Americans right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist.
Well, I am. We are. We will.
Well, I am. We are. We will.
Well done Jenner and Block
NEW: Law firm Jenner & Block has sued to bar the enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order targeting the firm.
They say it's an unconstitutional effort to intimidate lawyers.
w/ Daniel Barnes
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
They say it's an unconstitutional effort to intimidate lawyers.
w/ Daniel Barnes
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
March 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Well done Jenner and Block
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Pete Hegseth never should have been tapped for this job. It's too important.
He should be fired immediately.
He should be fired immediately.
March 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Pete Hegseth never should have been tapped for this job. It's too important.
He should be fired immediately.
He should be fired immediately.
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I-L-L!
We’re still dancing, Illinois. I know they’re ready for the fight, are the Wildcats?
We’re still dancing, Illinois. I know they’re ready for the fight, are the Wildcats?
Illini pull away from Xavier; face Kentucky Sunday
Illinois men's basketball team defeats Xavier in NCAA opener, advancing to face Kentucky for a Sweet Sixteen spot.
www.thetelegraph.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I-L-L!
We’re still dancing, Illinois. I know they’re ready for the fight, are the Wildcats?
We’re still dancing, Illinois. I know they’re ready for the fight, are the Wildcats?
Absolutely, the real deal. Best Governor in the country @jbpritzker.bsky.social
A plain-spoken, fearless politician with a twinkle in his eye ... the real deal. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
A plain-spoken, fearless politician with a twinkle in his eye
I spoke with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a man refreshingly candid about his disgust with the current administration's policies and its lack of humane leadership
open.substack.com
March 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Absolutely, the real deal. Best Governor in the country @jbpritzker.bsky.social
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Texas’s abortion ban is one of the most strict in the country. Now they’ve taken the disturbing step of arresting a midwife for helping women who sought reproductive care. Abortion bans were never about protecting women, they were always about control. www.dailykos.com/story/2025/3...
Texas makes first arrest under state’s terrifying abortion ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a statement Monday boasting about the arrest of a Houston-area midwife for illegally performing an abortion, marking the state’s first criminal charge for ab...
www.dailykos.com
March 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Texas’s abortion ban is one of the most strict in the country. Now they’ve taken the disturbing step of arresting a midwife for helping women who sought reproductive care. Abortion bans were never about protecting women, they were always about control. www.dailykos.com/story/2025/3...
So @annecaprara.bsky.social is spot on. I’m on #TeamFight That means fighting when your tired, fighting when it’s hard, fighting while having each others back, never backing down. We are in an existential moment for our Democracy #ShumerCaves
The fight going on in the Democratic Party right now is not between hard left, left and moderate. It’s between those who want to fight and those who want to cave. And Team Fight stretches across all ideological aspects of the Party. Misread this at your own peril.
March 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
So @annecaprara.bsky.social is spot on. I’m on #TeamFight That means fighting when your tired, fighting when it’s hard, fighting while having each others back, never backing down. We are in an existential moment for our Democracy #ShumerCaves
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Over the last few weeks, we have seen displays of unfettered cruelty.
Cruelty isn’t power. It’s a primal display of weakness and ignorance.
Kindness and empathy are intelligence. We must never forget that.
Cruelty isn’t power. It’s a primal display of weakness and ignorance.
Kindness and empathy are intelligence. We must never forget that.
March 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Over the last few weeks, we have seen displays of unfettered cruelty.
Cruelty isn’t power. It’s a primal display of weakness and ignorance.
Kindness and empathy are intelligence. We must never forget that.
Cruelty isn’t power. It’s a primal display of weakness and ignorance.
Kindness and empathy are intelligence. We must never forget that.