Reposted by Joel AtkinsAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20/05/2025HASSAN: What is habeas corpus? NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country HASSAN: That's incorrect 48514399012785 44K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Having now watched the footage and interview two of the members who were there, the amount of armed, masked federal agents surrounding three members of Congress and a mayor outside the ICE facility was totally unnecessary; the only possible reason for it was intentional escalation and intimidation. 15664722511073 47.2K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 19/04/2025This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!! 16728586820065 85.9K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit. 15568914218160 89.1K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsHakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately. 52138427617576 84.3K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 25/03/2025I'm not saying anything novel here but it really is just truly despicable to watch them use THEIR OWN COLOSSAL SCREW UP to slander the reporter THEY INCLUDED ON THEIR CLASSIFIED GROUP CHAT 38005350910712 53.5K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/03/2025Wyden: "I'm of the view that there ought to be resignations, starting with the national security adviser and the secretary of defense." 1399406889438 40.7K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Warner: And the idea somehow, well, none of this was classified, but we can't talk about it here. You can't have it both ways. 542258556303 25.9K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15/03/2025"Courts’ power of contempt — the inherent power to compel compliance with orders and punish actions that obstruct the administration of justice — is ultimately backstopped by their ability to jail people who defy their orders."democracydocket.comIf the Marshals Go Rogue, Courts Have Other Ways to Enforce their OrdersOpinion | Even a rogue marshal’s service is not an insurmountable obstacle to courts enforcing the rule of law. 17513129 513
Reposted by Joel AtkinsAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 12/03/2025It’s totally unacceptable, Elon Musk is giving Trump political operation ANOTHER $100 million as he giggles with a chain saw and cuts staff, veterans, and needed services. This is NOT what our founding fathers envisioned, an oligarchy in all but name. 504114782513 11.5K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsCongressman Bill Keating @keating.house.gov · 11/03/2025Today’s vote wasn’t about keeping government open. It was about Congressional Republicans handing over their power - the power of the purse - to the President. There is no separation of powers so long as Congressional Republicans continue to show unfettered fealty to Trump. I voted NO. 2512200289 2.2K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsFred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Just heard from a friend who is a true hero veteran. His company was destroyed in 30 days by the VA when they canceled 5 contracts without notice. 23 Americans mostly veterans out of work and a veteran owned small business destroyed. For nothing. They're dismantling the VA not "reforming" it. 11762877110486 28.8K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsMr Global 🌎 @mrglobaltoo.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Canadian Oil Is About Greed. Not Need. Please Share. I Follow Reposters! youtu.be/w4J09XFxRVM?...youtu.beCanadian Oil Is About Greed, Not NeedYouTube video by Mr Global 791179764 1.2K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsKyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 25/02/2025NEW LAWSUIT: An employee of the VA since 2006, who took law classes at night to get a promotion to the general counsel's office in 2024, was fired as a "probationary" employee because of her recent job change. She is asking a court for her job back. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... 224146703785 14.7K
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Shareholder Activism: Investors in Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures can advocate for governance changes to reduce Musk’s unilateral control. 000 0
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Consumer and Investor Advocacy: Public campaigns can push for ethical business practices and reduced political lobbying by Musk and his companies. 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Ethics and Conflict-of-Interest Rules: Strengthening rules that prevent government officials from having close ties with Musk’s companies. 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Holding Public Hearings: Congress could investigate the extent of Musk’s influence, especially in areas like national security and AI policy. 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Regulation of Social Media Platforms: If platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are used to manipulate public discourse or spread misinformation, more transparency and oversight could curb their impact. 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Stronger Campaign Finance Laws: Limiting corporate and billionaire donations to political candidates and PACs could reduce his financial sway over policymakers. 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Regulatory Scrutiny of Mergers: Preventing Musk’s companies from acquiring competitors could reduce his market power. 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Breaking Up or Regulating Monopolies: If Musk’s companies (e.g., Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink) dominate key markets, antitrust actions could limit their control. 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Tighter Oversight on Contracts: Congress and federal agencies could impose stricter conditions on government contracts to prevent undue influence from major contractors. 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025• Diversification of Suppliers: The government could reduce reliance on Musk’s companies (e.g., SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink) by fostering competition and encouraging alternative providers in defense, aerospace, and AI. 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/20251. Strengthening Regulations on Government Contracts: 100 1
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Asked ChatGPT what can be done to stop Elon Musk from influencing US politics…these were the answers (all great)… 100 1
Reposted by Joel AtkinsMark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Congrats to @bsky.app and all the users and team that make it unique ! 32m users is real ! 936588905836 58.9K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19/02/2025Blumenthal: "What world is he living in? It is not only contrary to the facts and the truth but utterly despicable. A disgusting betrayal of a country that has bled and fought and died for freedom ... the president's surrender is pathetic and weak." 13044544412563 45.4K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsHarry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 14/02/2025new resignation from SDNY Hagan Scotten -- he's a John Roberts clerk -- Roberts can't be happy at that -- and a 2 times bronze medal winner for duty in Iraq. This is the best of DOJ v the worst of the political system. The lines so clearly drawn 712782595 2.8K
Reposted by Joel Atkinssouthpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 14/02/2025AUSA Hagan Scotten, former clerk for John Roberts, really put some mustard on his resignation letter. 818269296374 26.9K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsMaile @maile.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Doge is auditing NASA today. This is absurd. The owner of Space X should not be auditing NASA. It’s a massive conflict of interest. 953240055742 24K
Joel Atkins @joelatkins.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Hopefully more business leaders will take a stand against Trump’s harmful tariffs.businessinsider.com'The damage is already done': Why Ken Griffin thinks Trump's tariffs are chipping away at American exceptionalismThe Citadel founder says that the US will lose out on international trade and the AI arms race as a result. 010 1
Reposted by Joel AtkinsGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Great point. 11627426314337 74.3K
Reposted by Joel AtkinsLiz Cheney @lizcheney.bsky.social · 09/02/2025JD Vance - If you believe any of the multiple federal courts that have ruled against you so far are exceeding their statutory or Constitutional authority, your recourse is to appeal. You don’t get to rage-quit the Republic just because you are losing. That’s tyranny. 1003280646433 28.1K
