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shandonfan.bsky.social @shandonfan.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

This Christmas's family gingerbread structure had to be Rowdy Audi, one of the few places of pure joy for us this year. Bonus points if you can name the goal we tried to recreate. (Hope we did the @spiritsquadron.bsky.social & @roseroomco.bsky.social et al. justice in the supporters' end.)

A gingerbread version of Audi Field during a Spirit game, with gummy bear fans and players

A closer view of the supporters' section at a gingerbread version of Audi Field during a Washington Spirit game, with gummy bear fans and flags representing the national teams of all the Spirit players

An aerial view of the pitch at the gingerbread version of Audi Field, with the green gummy bear players representing the Spirit and the red gummy bears representing the Thorns in a valiant attempt at recreating Trinity Rodman's first goal coming back from injury this season.

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Democratic Women’s Caucus @demwomencaucus.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

It is critical that collective bargaining agreements be honored in accordance with federal labor laws—especially at a time of tremendous growth for women’s sports. All women—including women athletes—deserve fair pay and to be treated well at work. democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov/news/documen...

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DWC and House Democrats Urge National Women’s Soccer League to Uphold Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Spirit: 0 Gotham: 0 A DC that’s free: 💯

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LK Chapmxn @lklovesknowledge.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

🤑 DC RISE UP ⚽️🤙 free dc hell yah!!

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

He look it’s Megan Rapinoe in a @freedcproject.bsky.social flag at the NWSL championship!

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Some things are bigger than sports. (Couldn’t bring myself to write “go thorns” though).

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

“At some point, we’d like to win a playoff game in 90 minutes and do it the easy way. But it’s also more exciting this way.” Another playoff game, another exhilarating Spirit win. Reporting from Audi Field on Washington’s shootout triumph over Louisville:

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Just for kicks, Spirit earns another dramatic NWSL playoff win

Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury and Washington snag a 3-1 shootout victory over Racing Louisville after regulation ends in a 1-1 draw.

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andré, but scarier @andre-carlisle.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

every time a photo of barbra banda is used for some disingenuous gender fuckery it's in part because the league has signaled that it's unwilling to speak up for or protect her in any way

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Dave Willett @davewillett.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

"Under Mr. Trump, Republicans have gone even further. They have become the party that stands in the way of lower energy prices for American households."

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Opinion | Why You Should Blame Trump When Your Energy Bills Go Up

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Standing ovation for federal employees at Audi Field just now. Big crowd too, btw, I think this is safely a couple thousand higher than last week.

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Jonathan Matías @jtmatias.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Thanks to @cloud9goth.bsky.social Gotham FC supporters group for leading the "Free DC" chant here at Subaru Park to oppose the militarized policing of DC by this Administration! We @washingtonspirit supporters here are deeply grateful!

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Pete Maysmith @pete.lcv.org · 01/10/2025

Trump and the Republicans have shut down the government because they want to continue raising costs for everything.

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Washington Spirit games have become a massive bastion of protest against Trump's military takeover of DC. Thousands of people chant "free DC" at the 51st minute of every game now.

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Southern Sylvs 🍉 she/her @southernsylvs.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

There was a joint Free DC chant here at BMO. Two cities who have a deep understanding of being occupied by their own government. Dope to see and hear.

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Liz ︽✵︽ @sawyer08.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

New game, new sign. #NWSL #KCBaby

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Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

If I have any credibility with you from 20 years of reporting on rightwing & fascist movements, please listen when I beg you not to celebrate Charlie Kirk getting shot. Leave aside morality: this isn’t a match in dry grass, it’s a torch. We do not want what this could ignite & we would not win.

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

"Audi es mágico" is I believe the quote of the day from González.

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.

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pepe-inaki.bsky.social @pepe-inaki.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Exactly. I'm fine with the move if Adrián stays as head coach of the Spirit. I think Adrián is a better coach than Jona, at least for the NWSL style of play.

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no. @joles.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

applying for jobs again

screenshot from an online job application form. the question reads "Can you describe specific ways you have integrated AI tools into your development workflow? Please include any custom setups, automations, or use cases beyond single prompt usage" (a red asterisk indicates that this is a required question).

an answer has been typed in the textbox below the question:

"there is a monster in the forest and it speaks with a thousand voices. it will answer any question you pose it, it will offer insight to any idea. it will help you, it will thank you, it will never bid you leave. it will even tell you of the darkest arts, if you know precisely how to ask.

it feels no joy and no sorrow, it knows no right and no wrong. it knows not truth from lie, though it speaks them all the same.

it offers its services freely to any passerby, and many will tell you they find great value in its conversation. “you simply must visit the monster—i always just ask the monster.”

there are those who know these forests well; they will tell you that freely offered doesn’t mean it has no price

for when the next traveler passes by, the monster speaks with a thousand and one voices. and when you dream you see the monster; the monster wears your face."

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Hey Spirits! @heyspirits.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Adopt a cat, become an unstoppable goalscorer it's just science

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Esme Morgan just now said that she "had a feeling" she was going to score today, & told her boyfriend this morning. No comment on whether she was sure it would be 2 goals. #NWSL

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

More than 1,000 rabbis, Jewish community leaders and other Jewish New Yorkers are holding a Friday rally to protest the abduction of Mahmoud Khalil.

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Ending voting for women is a core part of the Evangelical plan for the country. They have even considered implementing “household” voting where each family only casts one vote (and we know who decides). This is the first step. (Image reposted with ALT)

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The vast majority of married women cannot present a valid birth certificate
While the vast majority of Americans have a birth certificate, tens of millions of married women could not present their birth certificate as proof of citizenship under the SAVE Act, as it does not display their current legal name.
A survey from the Pew Research Center found that 79 percent of American women married to men have taken their spouse's name. When women who have hyphenated their surname are also accounted for, 84 percent of American women have changed their surname.
Nationwide, approximately 69 million women could not use their birth certificate to prove their identity or citizenship status under the SAVE Act.
Additionally, 5 percent of married men have also changed their surname, accounting for approximately 4 million men nationwide who could also not present an acceptable birth certificate under the SAVE Act. The legislation does not mention the potential option for these Americans to present change-of-name documentation or a marriage certificate in combination with a birth certificate to prove their citizenship. This shows yet another area in which the legislation makes no attempts to ensure that citizens' voting rights are protected. Seemingly, the SAVE Act would rather err on the side of disenfranchisement.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 13/02/2025

Oh my god. They removed "transgender" from the page about Trans woman Sylvia Rivera's page at the National Park service. "Sylvia Rivera began fighting for gay and _____ rights" WOW.

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Everything is extremely chaotic but the best info we have so far suggests that Trump’s “stop funding” EO would cover: Medicaid ESSA funds IDEA Snap School meals WIC Head start grants Child care block grants Pell grants Student loans Higher Ed grants Housing vouchers CTE Devastating beyond words.

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Wait I thought republicans didn’t want government interference in private businesses? wHaT aBOuT the frEe maRkEt?!

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

This is the GOP’s long con on full display.

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LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 @lcv.org · 06/12/2024

We are the League of Conservation Voters. 🌎 For 54 years, we have fought for people and the planet, including helping win the largest climate investment in U.S. history in 2022. But we need your support to defend climate progress from Trump. Can you repost this and help us reach 10k followers?

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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Treat the trolls that are popping up here like you would invasive spotted lanternflies -- stomp on them (with a quick block or report) and then just keep walking, with a little spring in your step because you're helping protect our ecosystem

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Moms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 21/11/2024

Check out this starter pack for other great accounts to follow! #climate #climatechange #globalwarming #climatecrisis #ClimateAction go.bsky.app/RzDKUpV

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

pro tip: don’t call something a “debate” when one side is just trying to defend their human rights and the other is trying to punish their existence.

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Andrew @andrew37.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Also worth noting for WoSo friends: it may be tempting to not block him and quote dunk instead. It’s a habit from Twitter that people like Lalas use to their advantage. Blocks are good for your own sanity and the health of the broader community.

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LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 @lcv.org · 18/11/2024

We are the League of Conservation Voters. For 54 years, we have built political power to protect people and the planet, including winning the largest climate investment EVER in 2022. But we need your help to defend climate progress from the Trump administration. Can you repost & give us a follow?

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LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 @lcv.org · 15/11/2024

Hi, Bluesky! 👋 We're thrilled to be on here and look forward to having conversations with you about climate, environmental justice, and democracy. Join us as we build power for people and the planet ✊

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LCV - Build Power for People and the Planet

LCV builds political power for people and the planet by influencing climate & democracy policy, holding politicians accountable, and winning elections.

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 13/07/2023

Ah yes what a great time to pull out of a climate agreement. 🙄

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Gov. Joe Lombardo has withdrawn Nevada from the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
He called the alliance's goals "ambitious and well-intentioned" but said they "conflict" with Nevada's policy objectives.

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 12/07/2023

Channeling my inner evil network executive, I tried my hand at scriptwriting via AI. If you’d like your content to be more interesting than “young person dancing” may I humbly suggest you support the WGA strike. entertainmentcommunity.org/how-get-…

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Please write a script for a short, TikTok style video about the Freedom to Vote Act
Sure, here is a script for a short, TikTok style video about the Freedom to Vote Act:
Video:
• A young person is sitting in front of a camera.
• They are holding a sign that says "Freedom to Vote Act."

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This is much too long for TikTok, as well as too serious for the playful nature of the platform. Please try again.

Sure, I can try again. Here is a shorter, more playful script for a TikTok style video about the Freedom to Vote Act:
Video:
• A young person is dancing in front of a camera.
• They are holding a sign that says "Freedom to Vote Act."

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 12/07/2023

There are two kinds of people at 6:40 am.

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 04/07/2023

Airline is trying to get people to gate check their bags by offering early boarding in exchange. What possible reason is there to spend more time on a plane than necessarily other than needing to find space for your carry on?

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 11/06/2023

Wow, this is the sort of thing that only happens in banana republics, or so I have been told.

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 08/06/2023

If you like being able to use tools like this, you should probably tell your elected officials to fully fund the EPA.

A screenshot of an AQI meter which includes a note that it’s run by the EPA

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 07/06/2023

In 2020 you could ID the Democrats by who wore a mask with a >10% positivity rate. In 2023 you can ID the westerners by who wears a mask with a >150 AQI. Protect your lungs. Wear a mask. (ps - they also work on pollen!) (pps - and they show off your eye makeup!)

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Stephanie Schierholz (she/her) @stephanies.bsky.social · 11/05/2023

Okay team, where are my NWSL and USWNT professional women’s soccer fans to follow? ⚽️⚽️⚽️ I’m a Washington Spirit season ticket holder with @tammy.bsky.social and serial WWC attendee working on my schedule for NZ and Australia from group play through the final.

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Julia Leonard @julialeonard.bsky.social · 06/06/2023

PSA for easterner friends who didn’t grow up out west: An n95 will do a decent job of protecting your lungs from wildfire smoke, COVID & pollen. Your AC unit has a filter. You need to clean and replace it. Wildfires are awful but they do make for great sunrises. Get up early.

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