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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 4d

Big crowd in place for the latest "Free DC" chant at Audi Field

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 7d

Been her all along 🤏

Trinity Rodman bagged 4 goals/2 assists to help Washington clinch the second postseason spot, earning her EA Sports FC September Player of the Month honors!

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 7d

We need a bigger national spotlight on this building raid, fam. Agents dropped from helicopters onto the roof. Citizens and non-citizens alike were dragged from their homes in the night. People who weren't kidnapped during the raid had their belongings seized after the fact. This is madness.

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 7d

"Jones, 27, is among the residents left at 7500 S. South Shore Drive who are trying to piece together what remains after an early morning, high-powered federal immigration raid led to the arrests of dozens of their neighbors at their South Shore apartment building."

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

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Anjali Enjeti @anjalienjeti.bsky.social · 8d

My god.

“Watson said she saw agents dragging residents, including kids, out of the building without any clothes on and into U-Haul vans. Kids were separated from their mothers…’It was heartbreaking to watch…seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.’”

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

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National Women’s Law Center Action Fund @nwlcactionfund.org · 10d

Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are barreling the country toward a shutdown, huge increases in health insurance premiums, and more economic hardship for families. On Tuesday at 6pm (tomorrow!), join us & @fairshareamerica.bsky.social in DC to demand health care over billionaires.

RSVP ⤵️

Healthcare Over Billionaires Rally · Healthcare Not Authoritarianism

Republicans are currently pushing the country towards a government shutdown, higher ACA premiums, and possibly massive mandatory cuts to Medicare by putting tax breaks to billionaires over essential s...

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Sarah Yergeau @sarahyergeau.bsky.social · 11d

@wmatagm.bsky.social why was this timed for after the Nats season but not for after the @washingtonspirit.com season which thousands of fans use this exit to get to the Audi Field?

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Tammy @dctame.bsky.social · 11d

Houston Dash players put on #FreeDC shirts after the game

#NWSL
#WashingtonSpirit
#WashingtonDC

Houston Dash players putting on Free DC shirts after game at Audi against the Spirit

Houston Dash players in Free DC shirts after game at Audi against the Spirit

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 11d

Washington Spirit are playoff bound!

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 11d

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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Nate Rathjen @rathjen.us · 11d

Anna Heilferty and several other Dash players just put on Free DC shirts #nwsl

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 11d

shoutout to @freedcproject.bsky.social for doing the work and spreading the word! bsky.app/profile/sara...

Sarah Yergeau @sarahyergeau.bsky.social · 11d

It’s time for #RowdyAudi and a #FreeDC!

Wave your yellow cards and chant “Free DC” with @freedcproject.bsky.social and @spiritsquadron.bsky.social at the 51st minute. We won’t stop until DC is the 51st state.

Free DC sign and Washington Spirit shirt

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Sarah Yergeau @sarahyergeau.bsky.social · 11d

Learn more about @freedcproject.bsky.social and ways to join the movement:

freedcproject.org

Free DC

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Sarah Yergeau @sarahyergeau.bsky.social · 11d

It’s time for #RowdyAudi and a #FreeDC!

Wave your yellow cards and chant “Free DC” with @freedcproject.bsky.social and @spiritsquadron.bsky.social at the 51st minute. We won’t stop until DC is the 51st state.

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National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · 14d

Translation: Trump is threatening thousands of Americans' livelihoods to get what he wants.

Trump OMB orders preparation for mass firings of federal workers if government shuts down

The warning could ratchet up pressure on Congress to strike a deal to avert a government shutdown.

www.cnbc.com

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National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · 14d

Unmarked cars, masked agents, and militarized cities are not what our kids should be facing on their way to school. Join the virtual community call today at 5pm ET to learn how to support our kids. #FamiliesBelongTogether

MomsRising @momsrising.org · 16d

Be part of a powerful movement pushing back against the toxic rhetoric targeting our immigrant communities. We are building something bigger than hate, a community rooted in justice and care, and we need you with us. #MomSky www.mobilize.us/momsrisingto...

Kids Belong in Classrooms: Building Community to Protecting Our Schools from ICE · MomsRising Together

The new school year brings a mix of emotions, joy, excitement, and nerves. But for many immigrant students, it also brings fear. With ICE raids happening in our communities, too many students walk int...

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NWLC United @nwlcunited.bsky.social · 27d

We will be sitting down at the table with management for impact bargaining soon, and we will have more updates to come. In the meantime, please support our colleagues in any way you can by donating to our mutual aid fund: venmo.com/u/nwlcunited

Venmo | NWLC United

Venmo is a digital wallet that lets you make and share payments with friends. You can easily split the bill, cab fare, or much more. Download the iOS or Android app or sign up on Venmo.com today.

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NWLC United @nwlcunited.bsky.social · 27d

We will be fighting hard to make sure that our contract is followed and our colleagues are taken care of.

If you want join with us in solidarity during this time, sign up here to join our contact list: actionnetwork.org/forms/the-pu...

The Public Stands with NWLC Workers

One week ago—with half an hour notice given to the union—the National Women’s Law Center announced they would be eliminating 20% of staff, laying off 32 of our colleagues (including 21 members of our ...

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NWLC United @nwlcunited.bsky.social · 27d

One week ago—with half an hour of notice given to the union, and in the midst of bargaining for our second contract—the National Women’s Law Center announced it would be eliminating 20% of staff, laying off 32 of our colleagues (including 21 members of our unit).

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OLÉ New Mexico @olenm.bsky.social · Sep 9

🗣A brighter future for every New Mexico family is on the horizon! 🌟 Starting November 1st, all New Mexico families will have access to universal childcare, REGARDLESS OF INCOME. 👏 This ensures that every child has the chance to thrive, and every family can access the care they need to succeed. 💗

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Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Many of these bills haven’t been introduced yet and have no text, but House Republicans have already decided to mark them up.

This is absolutely ridiculous.

No hearings. No analysis. And the people who are affected — DC residents — have no vote.

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Roey Hadar @roey.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hard to forget the social and political moment in DC and in America in 2025.

But the trans and pride flag combos, the Free DC protests and the drag queen performers definitely made the resistance to the actions unfolding really visible.

Including the @spiritsquadron.bsky.social tifo

Over 100 fans in the Spirit Squadron holding up a transgender pride tifo. About five to ten rows up is a series of fabrics forming a pride flag

A fan holds up a fist while wearing a free DC shirt in the background as Washington Spirit player Sofia Cantore stands with her hands held at her waist in the foreground

Drag queen Shi-Queeta Lee, in a dress made of pride flags, waves to the crowd during the halftime parade around the field for Pride Night

PK, the Washington Spirit eagle mascot, wearing a trans pride flag bandana over her head

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Selena Larson @selenalarson.bsky.social · Aug 31

Seen on my run in Rock Creek Park today. Parking lot near Beach and Tilden. Paper taped on over a Harris 2024 sign.

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · Aug 31

Full-stadium "Free DC" chant at Audi right now.

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National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · Aug 28

We love when you can file your taxes for free directly with the IRS!

And we want to keep the free online filing provided by the government around instead of turning it over to corporations. The IRS is taking feedback on just that - complete their survey before it closes on Tuesday ⬇️

Americans for Tax Fairness @4taxfairness.bsky.social · Aug 26

The IRS wants feedback on free online filing 👀

Everyone should go let them know that we want a free, online option to file directly with the IRS.

Unless you're like, happy spending an average $250 and 13 hours filing with H&R Block and TurboTax...

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Americans for Tax Fairness @4taxfairness.bsky.social · Aug 26

The IRS wants feedback on free online filing 👀

Everyone should go let them know that we want a free, online option to file directly with the IRS.

Unless you're like, happy spending an average $250 and 13 hours filing with H&R Block and TurboTax...

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Preview - IRS Free Online Tax Preparation Feedback Survey

IRS Free Online Tax Preparation Feedback Survey

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