Al Neun
North Bay Area, CA, USA
Trans, Queer, He/They
Cartoonist, illustrator, monster enthusiast. Owner/Artist of NNGF
Can also be found on:
Bluesky
Vgen
Redbubble
Spoonflower
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Sorry we weren't able to go live in June, we needed to take more time to make sure the campaign was airtight! Currently it is being reviewed by Kickstarter and will go live as soon as it is approved. Thanks for your patience and I hope you're as excited about the return of Almost Real's speculative biology as we are!
Have you seen my new TRANS RIGHTS shirts yet? I did all of the screen printing and tie-dyeing myself!! They're extremely cool, and all colour options are available in sizes S-3XL. 💙
Please call your representatives: VOTE NO on the FEDERAL BOOK BANNING BILLS HR 2616, HR 8705, and HR 7661!
Transcript below the cut.
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There are currently THREE FEDERAL BOOK BAN BILLS aiming to ban all TRANS BOOKS from U.S. public schools! HR 2616, HR 8705, HR 7661
June 2026 / Maia Kobabe (a trans author, for three years in a row the most challenged author in the U.S.)
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HR 2616 threatens to cut federal funding from public schools if they “teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology,” as defined by an Executive Order signed by Trump in Jan 2025. It would also cut funding from schools unless they require “parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form.” HR 2616 HAS ALREADY PASSED IN THE HOUSE! Please call your Senators to say NO ON HR 2616!
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HR 8705 threatens to cut federal funding from public schools which teach “discriminatory equity ideology or gender ideology,” as defined by two Executive Orders aimed at suppressing “critical race theory” and trans representation. This bill is named after the late far-right activist Charlie Kirk, “The Charlie Act.” HR 8705 has passed out of committee, but has not yet been introduced in the House. Please call your House Reps to say NO ON HR 8705!
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HR 7661 threatens to cut federal funding from public schools which offer material deemed “sexually oriented," treating any LGBTQIA+ identity as sexual content. It specifically forbids “gender dysphoria or transgenderism,” and “lascivious dancing” (drag). This bill, titled “Stop the Sexualization of Children Act,” has 22 co-sponsors and has passed out of committee but has not yet been introduced to the House. Please call your House Reps to say NO ON HR 7661!
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CALL SCRIPTS
“My name is [name] and I’m calling from [city, state, zip code]. I’m asking [Senator] to vote no on HR 2616. I oppose HR 2616 because it would restrict student’s access to books and it would specifically harm trans, nonbinary, and intersex students. Please stand against book bans and protect queer students!”
“My name is [name] and I’m calling from [city, state, zip code]. I’m asking [Rep] to vote no on HR 8705 and HR 7661. I oppose these bills because they would restrict student’s access to books and accurate history, and would especially harm BIPOC, trans, nonbinary, and intersex students. Please stand against book bans and support public education funding!”
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Author Maia Kobabe: If HR 2616, HR 8705, or HR 7661 pass, it would be almost impossible for any public school in the U.S. to offer or teach my books, unless they’re willing to risk their federal funding. Students would be even less likely to learn about trans stories or accurate U.S. history.
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Please call your representatives: VOTE NO on the FEDERAL BOOK BANNING BILLS HR 2616, HR 8705, and HR 7661!
Follow AUTHORS AGAINST BOOK BANS on insta & bluesky for updates on these bills!
insta / patreon / portfolio / etsy / my books / print store / bluesky
Rock some sinister style this month on the cheap! I’m doing a QUEER VILLAIN PRIDE SALE from now until July 1st in my online store! Flags, bandanas, patches, pins, keychains and washi tape are all 30% OFF, so order now and get your gear in time for the festivities! https://shop.irisjay.net
Hand Printed & Tie-Dyed TRANS RIGHTS Shirts/Totes!
Available NOW!!
I'm SUPER excited to officially announce and release my first ever non-print-on-demand T Shirts! 💖 Available in custom-dyed Trans Pride and Nonbinary Pride Tie-Dye as well as classic Black, in sizes up to 3XL.
I've wanted to offer shirts more directly for a long time, and in the last two months I taught myself screen printing from scratch and hand dyed more than a hundred combined shirts and tote bags to pull it off. Happy pride, I hope you like the results!
Hand Printed & Tie-Dyed TRANS RIGHTS Shirts/Totes!
Available NOW!!
I'm SUPER excited to officially announce and release my first ever non-print-on-demand T Shirts! 💖 Available in custom-dyed Trans Pride and Nonbinary Pride Tie-Dye as well as classic Black, in sizes up to 3XL.
I've wanted to offer shirts more directly for a long time, and in the last two months I taught myself screen printing from scratch and hand dyed more than a hundred combined shirts and tote bags to pull it off. Happy pride, I hope you like the results!
Sorry for us politics posting, but we have until May 22, 2026 to submit public comment to the FCC:
More info from GLAAD:
https://glaad.org/fcc/
They have some good tips about writing a comment and protecting your privacy which, fuck it, I'll just paste here:
Providing an email address is optional. If you have concerns about privacy, you may use your initials or public address in your local area, such as City Hall. Do not use a joke name. It diminishes the comment’s credibility.
Your submission does not need to be long. A single, well-reasoned paragraph is sufficient.
Do not copy/paste a template comment. The FCC values unique perspectives, and an original comment carries significantly more weight in the public record. You can explain why this matters to you without revealing private or sensitive personal information.
Here's what I said:
“Free speech is a fundamental American freedom. I do not need a warning about seeing queer people, much like I do not need a warning about women, veterans, or any other group of people.”
germansingergirl
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