AJ Jones
@ajjonesrox.bsky.social
Proudly on the Spectrum. 🏳️🌈 Writer✍️ Processing the world…creatively. Storyteller* ~ experimenting with various media. Unabashedly an anti-trusker.
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2/ Thankful for every advocate who attended & many like you coming together to support our fellow Iowans. Thanks to Feed Des Moines, The Supply Hive, and Horizon Line Coffee.
December 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
2/ Thankful for every advocate who attended & many like you coming together to support our fellow Iowans. Thanks to Feed Des Moines, The Supply Hive, and Horizon Line Coffee.
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1/ Last night at a “Power of Presence” training, dozens of Iowans learned from the Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice how to help protect our neighbors from ICE raids and get connected with organizations that feed our communities.
December 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
1/ Last night at a “Power of Presence” training, dozens of Iowans learned from the Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice how to help protect our neighbors from ICE raids and get connected with organizations that feed our communities.
Aren’t you tired of being the sacrifice for Big Pharma and insurance companies?
December 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Aren’t you tired of being the sacrifice for Big Pharma and insurance companies?
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Something we should all be able to agree on is that SH*T IS EXPENSIVE! But, Trump is trying to convince us that affordability is a “con job.” We think the true con is pretty clear…
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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Trump Campaigned on Affordability. Now He’s Calling the Idea a ‘Con Job.’
His messaging on the cost of living contradicts itself.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Something we should all be able to agree on is that SH*T IS EXPENSIVE! But, Trump is trying to convince us that affordability is a “con job.” We think the true con is pretty clear…
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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Rep. Miller-Meeks wants to hide the truth about her support of Trump tariffs, but we won’t let her! Next week, Iowans will deliver a petition against tarrif-yingly high prices this holiday season, but we need you to sign on! 👉
actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-o...
actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-o...
December 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Rep. Miller-Meeks wants to hide the truth about her support of Trump tariffs, but we won’t let her! Next week, Iowans will deliver a petition against tarrif-yingly high prices this holiday season, but we need you to sign on! 👉
actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-o...
actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-o...
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19 states (including Missouri 🤯) are raising the wage in 2026, but Iowa isn’t one of them. We believe it should be! Do you agree? #Iowa bit.ly/49Yxppw
December 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
19 states (including Missouri 🤯) are raising the wage in 2026, but Iowa isn’t one of them. We believe it should be! Do you agree? #Iowa bit.ly/49Yxppw
Amber Gustafson, a writer and nonprofit fundraiser in Ankeny, Iowa, doesn’t qualify for Affordable Care Act subsidies. But she’s still bracing for impact if lawmakers let them expire at the end of the year.
“The more people that are part of the ACA, the more cost effective it is for everybody."
“The more people that are part of the ACA, the more cost effective it is for everybody."
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Reminder: Next month, many Iowans will start to pay DOUBLE for their health insurance because Rep. Miller-Meeks refuses to extend ACA health care tax credits. Meanwhile, billionaires will be celebrating their huge tax breaks, courtesy of Miller-Meeks, in the new year…
December 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Reminder: Next month, many Iowans will start to pay DOUBLE for their health insurance because Rep. Miller-Meeks refuses to extend ACA health care tax credits. Meanwhile, billionaires will be celebrating their huge tax breaks, courtesy of Miller-Meeks, in the new year…
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TOMORROW: Join Iowans for an evening of art and activism! Supplies will be provided — just bring your creativity and a few friends to create art inspired by economic justice and a fair economy.
www.mobilize.us/progressiowa...
www.mobilize.us/progressiowa...
Ad Release Watch Party + Tariff Takeover Art Jam · Progress Iowa
Join Fairness for Iowa for an evening of art and activism as we watch the new ad calling out Rep. Zach Nunn for supporting tariffs that raise prices on hard-working Iowans, coming out on November 28, ...
www.mobilize.us
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
TOMORROW: Join Iowans for an evening of art and activism! Supplies will be provided — just bring your creativity and a few friends to create art inspired by economic justice and a fair economy.
www.mobilize.us/progressiowa...
www.mobilize.us/progressiowa...
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When we fight, we win! 📢📢📢
Huge shoutout to every nurse, ally, and advocate who showed up yesterday to support unionizing efforts by Unity Point nurses, despite the union-busting campaign in Des Moines. 💪
Huge shoutout to every nurse, ally, and advocate who showed up yesterday to support unionizing efforts by Unity Point nurses, despite the union-busting campaign in Des Moines. 💪
December 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
When we fight, we win! 📢📢📢
Huge shoutout to every nurse, ally, and advocate who showed up yesterday to support unionizing efforts by Unity Point nurses, despite the union-busting campaign in Des Moines. 💪
Huge shoutout to every nurse, ally, and advocate who showed up yesterday to support unionizing efforts by Unity Point nurses, despite the union-busting campaign in Des Moines. 💪
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Thrilled to announce @martinomalley.bsky.social will be our featured speaker at the Progress Iowa Holiday Party on Dec. 11th! Make sure to grab your tickets today! secure.actblue.com/donate/holid...
December 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Thrilled to announce @martinomalley.bsky.social will be our featured speaker at the Progress Iowa Holiday Party on Dec. 11th! Make sure to grab your tickets today! secure.actblue.com/donate/holid...
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We can’t wait to see you at our Holiday Party in just over 2 weeks! Have you grabbed your tickets yet?? secure.actblue.com/donate/holid...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We can’t wait to see you at our Holiday Party in just over 2 weeks! Have you grabbed your tickets yet?? secure.actblue.com/donate/holid...
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Thankful for Feed Des Moines & everyone who came to the brick-painting event for Trans Day of Remembrance last week 💙🤍💗 Looking forward to seeing the art installation & the work to come, ensuring all are welcome in Iowa.
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Thankful for Feed Des Moines & everyone who came to the brick-painting event for Trans Day of Remembrance last week 💙🤍💗 Looking forward to seeing the art installation & the work to come, ensuring all are welcome in Iowa.
Brand-new activists are discovering political movements – and each other: ‘You feel the camaraderie’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Brand-new activists are discovering political movements – and each other: ‘You feel the camaraderie’
Organizers are breaking down barriers and creating clever campaigns to welcome people new to protesting
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November 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Brand-new activists are discovering political movements – and each other: ‘You feel the camaraderie’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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There’s a huge loophole in the bill to release the Epstein files.
Trump’s administration can heavily delay or redact documents due to "active investigations" and "national security". That’s why we must demand elected officials support survivors, not billionaires, and release ALL the Epstein files.
Trump’s administration can heavily delay or redact documents due to "active investigations" and "national security". That’s why we must demand elected officials support survivors, not billionaires, and release ALL the Epstein files.
Why the Epstein files won't be released as soon as the law is signed
When will Epstein files be released? Trump officials could delay
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
There’s a huge loophole in the bill to release the Epstein files.
Trump’s administration can heavily delay or redact documents due to "active investigations" and "national security". That’s why we must demand elected officials support survivors, not billionaires, and release ALL the Epstein files.
Trump’s administration can heavily delay or redact documents due to "active investigations" and "national security". That’s why we must demand elected officials support survivors, not billionaires, and release ALL the Epstein files.
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No family should have to suffer this way. Today, we honor Miles. And we demand better.
Our leaders must stop using hate as a political tactic, especially when children’s lives are on the line. Hate has no place here, but love must. #TransgenderDayofRemembrance
Our leaders must stop using hate as a political tactic, especially when children’s lives are on the line. Hate has no place here, but love must. #TransgenderDayofRemembrance
'You are enough.' Transgender Iowa student's family speaks out about bullying after suicide
Urbandale High School freshman Miles Phipps death by suicide has pushed his family to speak out about the lasting harm caused by bullying.
www.desmoinesregister.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
No family should have to suffer this way. Today, we honor Miles. And we demand better.
Our leaders must stop using hate as a political tactic, especially when children’s lives are on the line. Hate has no place here, but love must. #TransgenderDayofRemembrance
Our leaders must stop using hate as a political tactic, especially when children’s lives are on the line. Hate has no place here, but love must. #TransgenderDayofRemembrance
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Hey Rep. Miller-Meeks: Iowans know you are responsible for our health insurance costs DOUBLING next year. That’s why Davenport advocates are demanding you permanently extend ACA tax credits! If you could find the money for billionaire tax cuts, you can find the funds for your constituents. #Iowa
November 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Hey Rep. Miller-Meeks: Iowans know you are responsible for our health insurance costs DOUBLING next year. That’s why Davenport advocates are demanding you permanently extend ACA tax credits! If you could find the money for billionaire tax cuts, you can find the funds for your constituents. #Iowa
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Trump just told Congress not to “waste” time on ACA tax credits. 🚨 But, without them, many Iowa families will soon pay DOUBLE for their health insurance! That’s why today, Iowans like Amber stood against the MAGA war on health care.
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Trump just told Congress not to “waste” time on ACA tax credits. 🚨 But, without them, many Iowa families will soon pay DOUBLE for their health insurance! That’s why today, Iowans like Amber stood against the MAGA war on health care.
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You had plenty of time to sign the discharge petition to force a vote, including 100+ days to cosponsor the Epstein Files Transparency Act. But, you did as Trump asked and made victims of sex crimes wait until other representatives had the courage to stand against him.
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
You had plenty of time to sign the discharge petition to force a vote, including 100+ days to cosponsor the Epstein Files Transparency Act. But, you did as Trump asked and made victims of sex crimes wait until other representatives had the courage to stand against him.
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🚨🚨 Gov. Reynolds just extended the Iowa National Guard’s mission to assist ICE. 🚨🚨
We must take action to stop this cruelty. Call Reynolds at 515-281-5211 & tell her: Immigrants belong in Iowa, ICE does NOT.
We must take action to stop this cruelty. Call Reynolds at 515-281-5211 & tell her: Immigrants belong in Iowa, ICE does NOT.
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨🚨 Gov. Reynolds just extended the Iowa National Guard’s mission to assist ICE. 🚨🚨
We must take action to stop this cruelty. Call Reynolds at 515-281-5211 & tell her: Immigrants belong in Iowa, ICE does NOT.
We must take action to stop this cruelty. Call Reynolds at 515-281-5211 & tell her: Immigrants belong in Iowa, ICE does NOT.
Not ONE Iowa representative signed the discharge petition on the Epstein files. It’s time they stop protecting disgusting billionaires when the vote comes up this week. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Not ONE Iowa representative signed the discharge petition on the Epstein files. It’s time they stop protecting disgusting billionaires when the vote comes up this week. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
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SATURDAY: Join the Water Quality Solutions Town Hall to learn about Iowa’s persistent water quality challenges & discuss community solutions! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/water-qual...
November 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
SATURDAY: Join the Water Quality Solutions Town Hall to learn about Iowa’s persistent water quality challenges & discuss community solutions! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/water-qual...
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Silence is a choice. Not ONE of Iowa’s representatives signed the petition to force the release of the Epstein files. And, even after another damning update, they refuse to hold Trump accountable.
Iowans deserve the truth. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Iowans deserve the truth. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Jeffrey Epstein, in newly released email, says Trump ‘knew about the girls’
The convicted sex offender’s correspondence was released along with other documents by House Oversight Dems.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Silence is a choice. Not ONE of Iowa’s representatives signed the petition to force the release of the Epstein files. And, even after another damning update, they refuse to hold Trump accountable.
Iowans deserve the truth. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Iowans deserve the truth. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Hey Iowa Reps, this is NOT the time to celebrate. Iowans are facing skyrocketing health insurance costs because YOU refused to take action & families are still struggling with delayed SNAP benefits. We’re not going to reward you for the end of a shutdown your party created to protect billionaires…
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Hey Iowa Reps, this is NOT the time to celebrate. Iowans are facing skyrocketing health insurance costs because YOU refused to take action & families are still struggling with delayed SNAP benefits. We’re not going to reward you for the end of a shutdown your party created to protect billionaires…