John Atkeison
johnatkeison.bsky.social
John Atkeison
@johnatkeison.bsky.social
Progressive political and climate activist
Israeli comedienne, resumption of genocide in Gaza, and advice from ICE in Chicago "Don't protest." on Democracy Now
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October 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Cost to fund SNAP and keep 42 million people from starving:

$100 billion

Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:

$100 billion

One is decried as "welfare." One is not.

Why?
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Podcast! npr's CODE SWITCH 251025
Midnight Chicago ICE raid on 9/30
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October 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Early voting in the NYC mayoral election begins TODAY.

If you're a New Yorker, I urge you to vote for Zohran Mamdani — the only candidate who will stand up to the oligarchy and fight for working people.

Listen to his inspiring words from primary night.
October 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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The richest man on earth owns X.

The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.

The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.

See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
15 No Kings rallies in Alabama, Dalia lithwick, and Joyce Vance!
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October 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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During the government shutdown, President Trump:
 
- Raised $250 million from billionaires for a ballroom
- Gave Qatar an Air Force facility in Idaho
- Doubled Argentina's bailout to $40 billion
 
What happened to America First?
October 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The No Kings organizers asked for feedback and this is what I sent them:
"No Kings" is an important part of the mobilization for democracy. Nationally.We desperately need more energy in the electoral part of our movement, like Dan Osborn for Senate and Eric Moyer for Congress here in Nebraska.
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM