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Richard Pittman
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brucespringsteen.net
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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adamserwer.bsky.social
Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve. The multiracial community in Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not. It held until Bovino was forced out of the Twin Cities with his long coat between his legs. The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone. In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once. Minnesotans, not the armed thugs of ICE and the Border Patrol, are brave. Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesive—because of its diversity and not in spite of it. Minnesotans have found and loved one another in a world atomized by social media, where empty men have tried to fill their lonely soul with lies about their own inherent superiority. Minnesotans have preserved everything worthwhile about “Western civilization,” while armed brutes try to tear it down by force.
January 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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cottonmanifesto.bsky.social
With alt-text
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti "We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the 'hero' term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump's murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 12:54 AM
richardpittman.bsky.social
Email sent!
rachaelt.bsky.social Rachael @rachaelt.bsky.social · Dec 23
y’all are making some really good points about how problematic this all is… don’t waste them this morning. jberman @ nwslsoccer dot com
December 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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goldstein.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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roseroomco.bsky.social
#PayTrinityPayEveryone
Rose Room Collective applauds Michele Kang, The Washington Spirit, and Trinity Rodman on working and coming together to find a fair contract that is compliant within the leagues current CBA. Furthermore, we support the NWSLPA in their mission to stop the NWSL and Commissioner Berman's labor suppressive intervention and hinderance of Trinity Rodman's free agency rights and access to a contract that compensates her adequately. RRC calls on supporters groups and fans throughout the league to stand up for players rights. The best players deserve to be able to play here in the NWSL and be fairly compensated for their talent, expertise, and dedication to the game, without a second thought. The NWSL is supposed to be the standard-bearer for women's soccer and sport in the world and it's time for the conversation around fair pay to reflect that. Women's sports have evolved and so must the NWSL evolve too or fall further behind to irrelevancy. Our support is not a charity. #PayTrinityPayEveryone #NotTheAmateurWomensSoccerLeague
December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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spiritsquadron.bsky.social
The Spirit Squadron’s statement on the ongoing negotiations regarding Trinity Rodman’s contract and the salary cap.
We are disappointed by the NWSL’s decision to veto the contract between Washington Spirit and Trinity Rodman, and we stand with the NWSLPA in opposition to the “HIP” rule. Such a rule will create two tiers of players: those who are considered “high impact” and those who are not, based on nebulous criteria. It will also allow the league to continue to interfere in negotiations between the players and the teams. Instead, we urge the league to adopt the NWSLPA’s proposal to raise the salary cap. Commissioner Berman has stated the league will “fight for” Trinity, but its actions demonstrate otherwise. The league’s actions so far undermine free agency, and they will suppress wages and harm the league’s growth. This is greater than one player and one team. Current and former NWSL players fought for years for adequate pay and the right to decide where they play. We will not go back.
December 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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mnaurorafc.bsky.social
There is no room for bigotry on our turf.
Teal graphic with text: "Soccer exists because of immigrants. We only succeed when ALL of our communities thrive. We believe that no human is illegal, and we adamantly support the freedom of all people to live without hatred, violence, and discrimination. Recently, Minnesotan immigrant and minority communities have been experiencing targeted unlawful enforcement action. Now, more than ever, we stand with our immigrant friends & neighbors. There is no room for bigotry on our turf." Teal graphic with text: "Learn about how you can stand with your neighbors: IMMIGRANT DEFENSE NETWORK immigrantdefensenetwork.org MONARCA monarcamn.org UNIDOS MN unidos-mn.org MIRAC linktr.ee/miracmn"
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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#NWSL
December 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
richardpittman.bsky.social
If Subway’s marketing engine hasn’t already started up…what an opportunity!
jamieson.bsky.social Dave Jamieson @jamieson.bsky.social · Nov 6
🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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thebulwark.com
And now for a report from the hellish, war-zone that is Portland
October 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
richardpittman.bsky.social
Actual Intelligence!
merriam-webster.com Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · Oct 1
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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washingtonspirit.com
Thank you, Chloe 💛

The Washington Spirit has traded forward Chloe Ricketts to the Houston Dash in exchange for $15k in transfer threshold funds.
October 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
richardpittman.bsky.social
Hate to see Ricketts leave the Spirit but I hope she gets a ton of playing time in her new home(s)!
jeffkassouf.bsky.social Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · Oct 1
#NWSL double-take news: 18-year-old Chloe Ricketts, who was with the Washington Spirit, has signed a pre-contract for 2026-28 ('29 mutual option) with expansion team Boston Legacy. BUT she will finish 2025 w/ the Houston Dash. Spirit get $15K from Dash in the trade.

Follow all that?
October 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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washingtonspirit.com
Different roots. Same home. ONE SPIRIT 💛

The first 200 federal employees can claim a voucher for a free ticket on a first-come, first-served basis.

After that, a limited number of $10 tickets for federal employees will be available so you can bring your friends & family!

🎟️ bit.ly/46vSPrX
October 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
richardpittman.bsky.social
First half impressions: Kysha Sylla = BMF. Gift said “Start Me”. Coaches = separated at birth. @washingtonspirit.com
September 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Tara Tara Tara the Explorer
September 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
richardpittman.bsky.social
#40 on the field, #1 in our hearts!
@washingtonspirit.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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weratedogs.com
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
September 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
The biggest sporting event in the world is happening in our backyard. But most New Yorkers will be priced out of watching it live.

Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
September 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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washingtonspirit.com
The sky is the limit for the NWSL! 🤩 Yesterday’s sold-out match at Oracle Park was just the beginning!😎
August 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
richardpittman.bsky.social
F*** commercials during live action of soccer games!
August 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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fearlesssc.com
Every Blade of Grass: In the wake of the dangerous conditions during this weekend's Current-Pride matchup, @southernsylvs.bsky.social vs makes an impassioned plea to the league:

Protect this league. Protect its players.

#NWSL

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Every Blade of Grass: On Heat, Turf, and Protecting Your Players – Fearless SC
fearlesssc.com
August 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
richardpittman.bsky.social
Ricketts, Ratcliffe, Rodman, and Rose! When you score 3 you get to use your first name 😂
heyspirits.bsky.social Hey Spirits! @heyspirits.bsky.social · Aug 20
6-0 SPIRIT

That's a ROSE KOUASSI HAT TRICK, y'all!!

Morris keeps it alive, Ratcliffe crosses, Kouassi heads it home
August 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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washingtonspirit.com
Different Roots. Same Home. One Spirit 💛
August 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM