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.)

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...

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

🤑 DC RISE UP ⚽️🤙 free dc hell yah!!

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

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

“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:

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

"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."

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.

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!

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

Gender isn’t binary but..

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.

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.

New game, new sign. #NWSL #KCBaby

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.

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

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.

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.

applying for jobs again

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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 ✊

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

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. https://entertainmentcommunity.org/how-get-help-and-give-help-during-work-stoppage

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

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?

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

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

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!)

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.

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.