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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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.
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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.
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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…
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WATCH: Rep. Miller-Meeks just got a huge reality check at her town hall today. 👀👀👀 CLEARLY no one is buying her lies & excuses. But, maybe Iowans will warm up to Trump tariffs and Medicaid cuts when Hell freezes over… @ab21.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
WATCH: Rep. Miller-Meeks just got a huge reality check at her town hall today. 👀👀👀 CLEARLY no one is buying her lies & excuses. But, maybe Iowans will warm up to Trump tariffs and Medicaid cuts when Hell freezes over… @ab21.bsky.social
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WATCH: #IA01 Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks getting booed over her support of the tariffs that are crushing Iowa farmers.
She said she wouldn't do a town hall again until "hell freezes over," and we can see why.
She said she wouldn't do a town hall again until "hell freezes over," and we can see why.
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
WATCH: #IA01 Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks getting booed over her support of the tariffs that are crushing Iowa farmers.
She said she wouldn't do a town hall again until "hell freezes over," and we can see why.
She said she wouldn't do a town hall again until "hell freezes over," and we can see why.
November 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Reminder: Sen. Grassley just voted to protect Trump’s tariffs to let the plan “work out.” Meanwhile, Iowans are forced to “work out” whether to feed our families or pay rent… #Iowa
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Reminder: Sen. Grassley just voted to protect Trump’s tariffs to let the plan “work out.” Meanwhile, Iowans are forced to “work out” whether to feed our families or pay rent… #Iowa
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HELLO?! Rep. Hinson voted to slash SNAP earlier this year!!! 🚨🚨🚨Yet, now she cares about food aid?! WE’RE NOT BUYING IT! Stop with the finger-pointing & get to work.
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
HELLO?! Rep. Hinson voted to slash SNAP earlier this year!!! 🚨🚨🚨Yet, now she cares about food aid?! WE’RE NOT BUYING IT! Stop with the finger-pointing & get to work.
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37 days.
That’s how long Iowa’s representatives have been on vacation, all to keep funding billionaire tax breaks instead of lowering your health care costs.
That’s how long Iowa’s representatives have been on vacation, all to keep funding billionaire tax breaks instead of lowering your health care costs.
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
37 days.
That’s how long Iowa’s representatives have been on vacation, all to keep funding billionaire tax breaks instead of lowering your health care costs.
That’s how long Iowa’s representatives have been on vacation, all to keep funding billionaire tax breaks instead of lowering your health care costs.
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School personnel ask for mental health resources and the elected officials offer thoughts and prayers and computers. And talk about themselves.
Pella School Board Hosts Lawmakers, Who Hear from Staff About Mental Health Challenges
The Pella School Board invited state lawmakers to the annual legislative roundtable work session Monday evening. This year, the board had a specific request for Senator Ken Rozenboom and Representativ...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:35 AM
School personnel ask for mental health resources and the elected officials offer thoughts and prayers and computers. And talk about themselves.
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Ah. Who could have guessed this might become a problem?
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FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Ah. Who could have guessed this might become a problem?
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The end of daylight saving time is disruptive to circadian rhythms, but there are some things you can do to help yourself reset. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
Feeling the Effects of the Time Change? Here’s How to Get Your Sleep Back on Track
The end of daylight saving time is disruptive to circadian rhythms, but there are some things you can do to help yourself reset.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The end of daylight saving time is disruptive to circadian rhythms, but there are some things you can do to help yourself reset. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon are investing tens of billions in data centers. AI infrastructure is now a key driver of US economic growth. www.wired.com/story/data-c...
The AI Data Center Boom Is Warping the US Economy
Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon are investing tens of billions in data centers. AI infrastructure is now a key driver of US economic growth.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon are investing tens of billions in data centers. AI infrastructure is now a key driver of US economic growth. www.wired.com/story/data-c...
Rep. Miller-Meeks thinks she can gut health care, SNAP, shut down the government and then ghost us?
Iowans will accept that… when hell freezes over. Join me and sign this petition to demand she show up! #Iowa actionnetwork.org/forms/demand...
Iowans will accept that… when hell freezes over. Join me and sign this petition to demand she show up! #Iowa actionnetwork.org/forms/demand...
November 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Rep. Miller-Meeks thinks she can gut health care, SNAP, shut down the government and then ghost us?
Iowans will accept that… when hell freezes over. Join me and sign this petition to demand she show up! #Iowa actionnetwork.org/forms/demand...
Iowans will accept that… when hell freezes over. Join me and sign this petition to demand she show up! #Iowa actionnetwork.org/forms/demand...