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@ajooples.bsky.social

Artist and Public Health Guy ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ they/them, 27๐ŸŒต Tucson, AZ ๐Ÿชก https://linktr.ee/ajooples

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Baldur's Gate 3 fancomic. Aldiirn calls Dom to a secret meeting hidden by walls of fungi. "I'm sure you've noticed a concerning trend amongst our companions, an increased state of... arousal," Aldiirn begins explaining the tense situation, "Within days of meeting they've all made various romantic overtures towards me and each other. It must be an effect of the tadpole, the only common like affecting their minds. And soon... ours."

Baldur's Gate 3 fancomic. Aldiirn calls Dom to a secret meeting hidden by walls of fungi. "I'm sure you've noticed a concerning trend amongst our companions, an increased state of... arousal," Aldiirn begins explaining the tense situation, "Within days of meeting they've all made various romantic overtures towards me and each other. It must be an effect of the tadpole, the only common like affecting their minds. And soon... ours."

Aldiirn presses his hands together like he can keep the topic caught between them. "Already I find my mind preoccupied with Astarion. Where the idea of... relations once felt disturbing, the thought of such with him now feels.... amenable."

Aldiirn presses his hands together like he can keep the topic caught between them. "Already I find my mind preoccupied with Astarion. Where the idea of... relations once felt disturbing, the thought of such with him now feels.... amenable."

"Have you considered you could be demisexual?" Dom responds with the brightness of twinkling stardust.

"Have you considered you could be demisexual?" Dom responds with the brightness of twinkling stardust.

Aldiirn is so shocked at the suggest he's knocked back into the sketch stage.

Aldiirn is so shocked at the suggest he's knocked back into the sketch stage.

Aldiirn calls for an emergency meeting about the tadpoles with @domantics.bsky.social 's tav, Dom, and gets the shocker of his life. What do you MEAN asexuality is an actual thing???? #art #bg3

I love Dom's ace tav comics and have this idea in my head for AGES. Look at these two cuties!

13.08.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 186    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Spectacular news - the Medicaid ban for transgender care is OUT as a result of the Byrd rule.

26.06.2025 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2275    ๐Ÿ” 530    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17

Thank you, and please do!

21.04.2025 04:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An illustration showing AJ's self portrait posing within a plastic package like a doll. They are wearing a black snail T-shirt and black wide-leg pants. In smaller casing on the plastic packaging, there is an embroidery piece of a clown, a yellow water bottle, printmaking tools, a sketchbook, and Ramona the Cat lying on her back. Text at the top reads "AJ Starter Pack". In the top corner is a crossed out "AI".

An illustration showing AJ's self portrait posing within a plastic package like a doll. They are wearing a black snail T-shirt and black wide-leg pants. In smaller casing on the plastic packaging, there is an embroidery piece of a clown, a yellow water bottle, printmaking tools, a sketchbook, and Ramona the Cat lying on her back. Text at the top reads "AJ Starter Pack". In the top corner is a crossed out "AI".

It's been awhile since I drew myself! Thanks to @knittingpea.bsky.social for the template ๐Ÿฉท

#starterpacknoai

21.04.2025 04:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm gonna tell Ruben Gallego again that he needs to drop any and all support for crypto, or I'm not voting for him again.

07.04.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
AJ and Samantha Bรฉart posing for a photo

AJ and Samantha Bรฉart posing for a photo

@samanthabeart.bsky.social is wonderful, I love when nonbinary folks like me make things I love.

(I fumbled hard trying to talk, that's what I get for going on Day 3 ยฏโ \โ _โ (โ ใƒ„โ )โ _โ /โ ยฏ)

06.04.2025 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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itโ€™s art, and itโ€™s not perfect, but itโ€™s real ๐Ÿชฒ๐Ÿ‚

05.04.2025 03:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 188    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

BREAKING: A federal court ruled that Alabama cannot prosecute people for helping others travel across state lines to access abortion care.

This is a win for our freedom of speech and our right to travel freely.

01.04.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14776    ๐Ÿ” 3215    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 133    ๐Ÿ“Œ 155

She'll do it, and she'll do a good job.

31.03.2025 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Turbo Granny as a lucky cat from Dandadan eating a taco

Turbo Granny as a lucky cat from Dandadan eating a taco

Turbo Granny
#dandadan #embroidery #art #anime

25.03.2025 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cool but we need you to talk about that crypto retreat you have planned. I'm not going to reelect someone who's supporting crypto. Explain yourself.

25.03.2025 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mobilize Tucson was in the crowd today! Were you there?! โœŠ๐Ÿผ

#fightingoligarchy #tucsonaz

22.03.2025 22:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us at Reid Park on Saturday, April 5th as part of the nationwide @50501movement โœŠ๐Ÿผ

๐Ÿ“Reid Park
E 22nd St. and S Randolph Pkwy

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Letโ€™s unite and wear white ๐Ÿค

#mobilizetucson #50501movemen

20.03.2025 01:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

The *what are we* talk but about if you're Work Friends or Real Life Friends

19.03.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

All this nonsense and somehow writing a grocery list is STILL the hardest task every week

15.03.2025 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Two dragons facing eachother making a heart together, one with the trans flag on one and the non binary flag on the other. Text; โ€œYOU ARE LOVEDโ€ between them

Two dragons facing eachother making a heart together, one with the trans flag on one and the non binary flag on the other. Text; โ€œYOU ARE LOVEDโ€ between them

A reminder that you are loved ๐Ÿ’•
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#transrightsarehumanrights #dragons #nonbinary #lgbtq+art

14.02.2025 01:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9030    ๐Ÿ” 4361    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 30    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14
brick, periwinkle, and wine on "mushroom" -- a cool nascar style image of a horseshoe crab. and it says HORSESHOE CRABS - 250 MILLION YEARS. (Limulidae) IF IT AIN'T BROKE... DON'T FIX IT!  - xiphosurans -Living Fossils

brick, periwinkle, and wine on "mushroom" -- a cool nascar style image of a horseshoe crab. and it says HORSESHOE CRABS - 250 MILLION YEARS. (Limulidae) IF IT AIN'T BROKE... DON'T FIX IT! - xiphosurans -Living Fossils

will you buy this t-shirt if I print it

04.03.2025 22:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 737    ๐Ÿ” 250    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 48    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10

BREAKING: The Senate declined to advance a bill that would exclude transgender student athletes from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity.

All young people deserve the freedom to be themselves on and off the field.

03.03.2025 23:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2421    ๐Ÿ” 427    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 41

I left messages for @gallego.senate.gov and @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, doubling down here:

Vote AGAINST the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act."

Trans rights are non-negotiable.

If you vote to pass this bill, it will be VERY hard to regain my vote and my trust.

03.03.2025 13:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In conclusion, glad he had a town hall and is open to feedback. If he actually takes that feedback into account when voting, I'll consider reelecting him.

End๐Ÿงต

28.02.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

5. No mention of his upcoming retreat with crypto people. I am not interested in reelecting someone in favor of crypto, period. He needs to address this with his constituents directly.

28.02.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

4. Mentioned relying on judges and the 2026 elections for progress in opposition. We don't have two years. I'm glad he didn't give us false hope about the Supreme Court. But, we also don't have two years of leeway. Dems need to do what Republicans did when they had a minority in the Obama admin.

28.02.2025 15:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

3. He said a few times that social pressure and shaming works to change minds. I agree to an extent - more of it needs to come from the inside. He needs to use the relationships he's building in his committees to sway Republicans to the best of his ability.

3/๐Ÿงต

28.02.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

2(cont) He needs to know how to argue for his trans constituents if he wants to keep representing us. I'll send his office an email with educational material, though I shouldn't need to.

2/๐Ÿงต

28.02.2025 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸงตMy takeaways from the @gallego.senate.gov tele-town hall:
1. Happy he had it, happy he could speak frankly about how stupid the current administration is
2. Not happy with his lackluster statement on protecting Arizona's trans community. It's clearly not his speciality.

1/๐Ÿงต

28.02.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

itโ€™s a great time to remind everyone to keep your cats indoors. i donโ€™t want to hear that shit about how your cat is desperate to go outside or is used to being out there. i had an outdoor cat i had to bring inside after 13yrs. i know how they are. she lived to 20. theyโ€™ll get over it & so will you.

27.02.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3379    ๐Ÿ” 1513    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 59    ๐Ÿ“Œ 25

Seconded. None of the arguments against trans folks in sports should be validated in any way. It's more than bullying - Attacking trans folks as political fodder is a human rights issue. Trans rights for all ages are non-negotiable.

28.02.2025 04:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, I'm not interested in reelecting someone who's getting donations from crypto

27.02.2025 21:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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4 days until the economic blackout!
Money talks and weโ€™ll get them to listen!
Donโ€™t buy anything. Watch a movie at home, spend time with family, play video games, use the day to unplug from consumerism. When we stand together, we have the power!
#AZ50501 #BuildtheResistance #EconomicBlackout

25.02.2025 00:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congress: Save Medicaid Now Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.

URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid โ€” eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.

Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.

24.02.2025 21:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8524    ๐Ÿ” 4689    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 343    ๐Ÿ“Œ 402

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