@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
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08.02.2026 15:35 — 👍 5399 🔁 1820 💬 371 📌 101neither is ICE
25.01.2026 14:31 — 👍 30 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0ICE is a lawless agency operating as a private police force for an authoritarian president. It has no place in Minneapolis, Chicago, or anywhere in America. Abolish ICE.
24.01.2026 20:26 — 👍 30 🔁 8 💬 2 📌 0
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
22.11.2025 03:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This is me at 15. 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
I have been there three days in a row @willbunch.bsky.social and The ISP were the only thing separating those protestors from another ICE assault. Here is some testimony
11.10.2025 23:22 — 👍 20 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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...
If you come for my people, you come through me.
08.10.2025 18:00 — 👍 25817 🔁 6064 💬 875 📌 531My 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
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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.
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.
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Onion? #super
03.08.2025 17:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congrats #MTG you finally read the New Testament. #wwjd
30.07.2025 01:54 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
23.07.2025 03:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The Christian Backlash Taking Hold www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/o...
12.07.2025 03:14 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Indeed she is, and sorry I called the West Wing hollywood porn, it’s political porn.
18.06.2025 22:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Don’t mess with Illinois!
07.05.2025 22:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Congrats to Daniel Biss!
02.04.2025 03:39 — 👍 35 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0There 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 done Jenner and Block
28.03.2025 16:00 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Pete Hegseth never should have been tapped for this job. It's too important.
He should be fired immediately.
I-L-L!
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
20.03.2025 16:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
20.03.2025 16:15 — 👍 1129 🔁 360 💬 49 📌 17So @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
14.03.2025 15:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Over 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.
