Allison 🧬⚾️
@petitephd.bsky.social
Science policy professional. Geneticist. I write about the Mets for @amazinavenue.bsky.social and podcast about them on @apodoftheirown.bsky.social. Women's soccer enjoyer (USWNT & Washington Spirit). Opinions Mine. She/Her
Gonna sprint to the Capitol during a historic winter storm in my Rodman jersey screaming and get tackled by the National Guard.
January 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Gonna sprint to the Capitol during a historic winter storm in my Rodman jersey screaming and get tackled by the National Guard.
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the league tried its damnedest to mess this up, and if rodman didn't have the connection to dc and the community of supporters at audi field, she would be yet another star leaving. they'll tout this as a league-wide win, it is not, the win is the property of the women's soccer community in dc.
January 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM
the league tried its damnedest to mess this up, and if rodman didn't have the connection to dc and the community of supporters at audi field, she would be yet another star leaving. they'll tout this as a league-wide win, it is not, the win is the property of the women's soccer community in dc.
Between this and the flurry of moves the Mets have made in the past few days I am on CLOUD NINE right now what a time to be alive. We are so, so back.
OFFICIAL: #USWNT forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new, 3-year contract with the Washington Spirit.
Per Mike Senkowski, Rodman’s agent, her new multi-million dollar contract will make her the highest-paid female soccer player in the world.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
#NWSL
Per Mike Senkowski, Rodman’s agent, her new multi-million dollar contract will make her the highest-paid female soccer player in the world.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
#NWSL
Trinity Rodman contract saga ends with record Spirit deal
United States forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit to remain at the club, ending months-long uncertainty over the star's future.
www.espn.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Between this and the flurry of moves the Mets have made in the past few days I am on CLOUD NINE right now what a time to be alive. We are so, so back.
I just burst into tears
"Trinity Rodman has agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the Spirit." -Michele Kang
January 22, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I just burst into tears
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This really gets to the core of what makes Vance such a detestable figure
January 22, 2026 at 8:24 PM
This really gets to the core of what makes Vance such a detestable figure
Two messages on my phone from today alone:
1.) An Instagram DM from a friend whose sister and her husband (legal asylum seekers) are so afraid that they gave power of attorney to their other sister so she can take custody of their children in case they are taken by ICE.
(1/2)
1.) An Instagram DM from a friend whose sister and her husband (legal asylum seekers) are so afraid that they gave power of attorney to their other sister so she can take custody of their children in case they are taken by ICE.
(1/2)
January 22, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Two messages on my phone from today alone:
1.) An Instagram DM from a friend whose sister and her husband (legal asylum seekers) are so afraid that they gave power of attorney to their other sister so she can take custody of their children in case they are taken by ICE.
(1/2)
1.) An Instagram DM from a friend whose sister and her husband (legal asylum seekers) are so afraid that they gave power of attorney to their other sister so she can take custody of their children in case they are taken by ICE.
(1/2)
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I know it's a new front office, but trading for Gore as part of the rebuild and then trading him away as part of the same rebuild 3.5 years later is rough.
January 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM
I know it's a new front office, but trading for Gore as part of the rebuild and then trading him away as part of the same rebuild 3.5 years later is rough.
I am dreading it so much.
❄️ 🥁Our first snowfall map is out!!!
Here we go...subject to change:
• Beltway: 5–10"
• SE areas.: 4–8"
• Far NW areas: 8–14"
Change to sleet will cut down snow totals Beltway + SE but result in hard-to-shovel mess.
Full briefing: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
Here we go...subject to change:
• Beltway: 5–10"
• SE areas.: 4–8"
• Far NW areas: 8–14"
Change to sleet will cut down snow totals Beltway + SE but result in hard-to-shovel mess.
Full briefing: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
January 22, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I am dreading it so much.
These data visuals of one year of American science under the Trump administration are breathtaking - and I mean that in the total sense of the word. They are visually stunning of course, but the damage they convey is staggering.
Trump has been in office for one year. We at @nature.com did a deep dive looking at the administration's disruption of science in numbers.
Take a look—the numbers are staggering. By me, @dangaristo.bsky.social, Jeff Tollefson, @kimay.bsky.social, & help from @noamross.net @scott-delaney.bsky.social
Take a look—the numbers are staggering. By me, @dangaristo.bsky.social, Jeff Tollefson, @kimay.bsky.social, & help from @noamross.net @scott-delaney.bsky.social
US science after a year of Trump: what has been lost and what remains
A series of graphics reveals how the Trump administration has sought historic cuts to science and the research workforce.
www.nature.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
These data visuals of one year of American science under the Trump administration are breathtaking - and I mean that in the total sense of the word. They are visually stunning of course, but the damage they convey is staggering.
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they're not bound to help you but are legally protected when they abuse you. only power, no responsibility.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Texas jury acquits Uvalde schools officer on charges he failed in duty to confront gunman in Robb Elementary attack.
January 22, 2026 at 1:47 AM
they're not bound to help you but are legally protected when they abuse you. only power, no responsibility.
HELL YEAH LET’S GO
BREAKING: Mets acquiring Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers for Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat
January 22, 2026 at 2:49 AM
HELL YEAH LET’S GO
Conservatives threatening me with a good time: undefeated.
January 22, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Conservatives threatening me with a good time: undefeated.
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right now the floor for me is abolish ICE and put every agent on trial and the average elected democrat is like what if we told them to cut it out
January 22, 2026 at 12:31 AM
right now the floor for me is abolish ICE and put every agent on trial and the average elected democrat is like what if we told them to cut it out
This analysis confirms what we very much already knew, but in case there are any baseball fans still under any illusions about the player population, this should dispel those.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
This analysis confirms what we very much already knew, but in case there are any baseball fans still under any illusions about the player population, this should dispel those.
votehub.com/2026/01/20/t...
votehub.com/2026/01/20/t...
chicks rock
I found out about the Luis Robert trade from the american girl doll meme page
January 21, 2026 at 8:08 PM
chicks rock
Ed Baldwin is simply immortal, apparently.
My god, look at Joel Kinnaman's old man makeup for the upcoming fifth season of For All Mankind:
January 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Ed Baldwin is simply immortal, apparently.
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The disconnect between management and employee on AI usage is big. At the same time, CEOs are reporting they aren't seeing any revenue growth from AI.
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www.wsj.com/lifestyle/wo...
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CEOs Say AI Is Making Work More Efficient. Employees Tell a Different Story.
How much time workers say the technology saves them on the job is vastly different from what executives report.
www.wsj.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The disconnect between management and employee on AI usage is big. At the same time, CEOs are reporting they aren't seeing any revenue growth from AI.
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www.wsj.com/lifestyle/wo...
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www.wsj.com/lifestyle/wo...
I picked a hell of a day to go to bed early. The trade that feels like it's been in the works for like three years finally happened lol.
Luis Robert acquired by Mets in trade
January 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM
I picked a hell of a day to go to bed early. The trade that feels like it's been in the works for like three years finally happened lol.
Just really, really happy about this. One of my all-time favorites and the reason why my soccer jersey number was 15. I wore my Beltrán shirsey to soccer practice so often that my coach called me Beltrán.
January 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Just really, really happy about this. One of my all-time favorites and the reason why my soccer jersey number was 15. I wore my Beltrán shirsey to soccer practice so often that my coach called me Beltrán.
Just your everyday mom & pop operation with 10-12 homes.
Bessent on institutional investors: "I's a good idea to have them out of the [housing] market. We're going to give guidance to see what is a mom & pop. Maybe your parents for their retirement bought 10 or 12 homes. We don't want to push the mom & pops out, we just want to push everyone else out"
January 20, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Just your everyday mom & pop operation with 10-12 homes.
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NEWS: The Social Security Administration has referred two DOGE employees for Hatch Act violations after discovering contacts with a political group seeking SSA data to overturn election results. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
NEWS: The Social Security Administration has referred two DOGE employees for Hatch Act violations after discovering contacts with a political group seeking SSA data to overturn election results. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
The Mets finally gave us something to talk about. A lot to talk about, in fact.
Ep. 262: We discuss the action packed week the Mets had last week when they whiffed on Tucker and pivoted to Bichette instead. We also chat about where the Mets go from here and competitive balance in baseball.
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Apple🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify🍏: open.spotify.com/episode/0uPj...
Bo Knows
Podcast Episode · Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast · 01/20/2026 · 1h 14m
podcasts.apple.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The Mets finally gave us something to talk about. A lot to talk about, in fact.
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Trump trying to start a weird stupid war no one wants out of spite because he's mad about not getting a Nobel Peace Prize is dead center "gag you would leave in drafts because it is both too obvious and not funny." Obviously this is all bad but it is also just incredibly hack. What a way to go.
January 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Trump trying to start a weird stupid war no one wants out of spite because he's mad about not getting a Nobel Peace Prize is dead center "gag you would leave in drafts because it is both too obvious and not funny." Obviously this is all bad but it is also just incredibly hack. What a way to go.
DC metro area: pls we have all lost our jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare
Local politicians: We know just the thing.
Local politicians: We know just the thing.
The state of Maryland announces plans to build a new Sphere venue in National Harbor, near Washington, DC investor.sphereentertainmentco.com/press-releas...
January 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM
DC metro area: pls we have all lost our jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare
Local politicians: We know just the thing.
Local politicians: We know just the thing.
This is actually the most insane thing I’ve ever seen
January 19, 2026 at 2:39 AM
This is actually the most insane thing I’ve ever seen