Jack Todd
@jacktodd.bsky.social
Novelist, columnist, Vietnam War resister.
It's the guns, ya yobs.
February 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM
It's the guns, ya yobs.
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Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
Going to take a Bluesky break.
I'm not enjoying these Olympics (except for the scenery) and it's just making me cranky.
I'm not enjoying these Olympics (except for the scenery) and it's just making me cranky.
February 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Going to take a Bluesky break.
I'm not enjoying these Olympics (except for the scenery) and it's just making me cranky.
I'm not enjoying these Olympics (except for the scenery) and it's just making me cranky.
In case you are, as I am, already bored with the Olympics and eager for the Habs to return to action.
February 8, 2026 at 3:09 PM
In case you are, as I am, already bored with the Olympics and eager for the Habs to return to action.
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Kyiv.
We had one hour of electricity and were told we’ll get about 1.5-2 hours a day (yes, out of 24 hours).
The boiler heated water,
I washed my hair,
charged the EcoFlow (not fully).
That’s all.
These are the consequences of russian attacks.
We had one hour of electricity and were told we’ll get about 1.5-2 hours a day (yes, out of 24 hours).
The boiler heated water,
I washed my hair,
charged the EcoFlow (not fully).
That’s all.
These are the consequences of russian attacks.
February 7, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Kyiv.
We had one hour of electricity and were told we’ll get about 1.5-2 hours a day (yes, out of 24 hours).
The boiler heated water,
I washed my hair,
charged the EcoFlow (not fully).
That’s all.
These are the consequences of russian attacks.
We had one hour of electricity and were told we’ll get about 1.5-2 hours a day (yes, out of 24 hours).
The boiler heated water,
I washed my hair,
charged the EcoFlow (not fully).
That’s all.
These are the consequences of russian attacks.
Simple way for CBC to find plenty of time for commercials.
Cut to commercials when American athletes are competing. No one will complain.
Cut to commercials when American athletes are competing. No one will complain.
February 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Simple way for CBC to find plenty of time for commercials.
Cut to commercials when American athletes are competing. No one will complain.
Cut to commercials when American athletes are competing. No one will complain.
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I had a panthers fan tell me we are ALL just jealous of their 2 Stanley Cup wins.
😂😂😂
I mean — why?!?!?
😂😂😂
I mean — why?!?!?
February 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
I had a panthers fan tell me we are ALL just jealous of their 2 Stanley Cup wins.
😂😂😂
I mean — why?!?!?
😂😂😂
I mean — why?!?!?
Jay Baruchel as a coach is like casting Pee Wee Herman as the Terminator.
It doesn't work and he'a grating to boot.
It doesn't work and he'a grating to boot.
February 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Jay Baruchel as a coach is like casting Pee Wee Herman as the Terminator.
It doesn't work and he'a grating to boot.
It doesn't work and he'a grating to boot.
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Just because we aren't totally surprised, doesn't mean we can shrug it off. Decency, dignity, and humanity matter, even now. Especially now.
February 6, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Just because we aren't totally surprised, doesn't mean we can shrug it off. Decency, dignity, and humanity matter, even now. Especially now.
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No wonder the orange toddler is unhinged once again.
The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not on the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot.
Repost this if you agree they are AMAZING and an inspiration!
The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not on the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot.
Repost this if you agree they are AMAZING and an inspiration!
February 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
No wonder the orange toddler is unhinged once again.
The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not on the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot.
Repost this if you agree they are AMAZING and an inspiration!
The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not on the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot.
Repost this if you agree they are AMAZING and an inspiration!
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Oh my favourite part!!!! Speeches!
February 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Oh my favourite part!!!! Speeches!
This thing with athletes from the same nation marching at various venues?
That takes the Olympic gold medal for stupid.
That takes the Olympic gold medal for stupid.
February 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
This thing with athletes from the same nation marching at various venues?
That takes the Olympic gold medal for stupid.
That takes the Olympic gold medal for stupid.
Funny how everyone assumes there will be a US-Canada final in men's hockey.
20 years ago in much the same venue in Torino, both crapped out disgracefully and Americans like Mike Modano made it worse by whining their way out of town.
Finland and Sweden played for the gold.
20 years ago in much the same venue in Torino, both crapped out disgracefully and Americans like Mike Modano made it worse by whining their way out of town.
Finland and Sweden played for the gold.
February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Funny how everyone assumes there will be a US-Canada final in men's hockey.
20 years ago in much the same venue in Torino, both crapped out disgracefully and Americans like Mike Modano made it worse by whining their way out of town.
Finland and Sweden played for the gold.
20 years ago in much the same venue in Torino, both crapped out disgracefully and Americans like Mike Modano made it worse by whining their way out of town.
Finland and Sweden played for the gold.
Sigh. Two weeks of Andi Petrillo ahead.
February 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Sigh. Two weeks of Andi Petrillo ahead.
Buck Martinez retiring.
Nice man. He and I had a 3-hour chat while waiting at an ice-bound airport in Dallas following the winter meetings in 2000.
Won't miss that nasal twang, however. Then again, I'd rather put knitting needles in my ears than listen to a Jays broadcast so it doesn't matter.
Nice man. He and I had a 3-hour chat while waiting at an ice-bound airport in Dallas following the winter meetings in 2000.
Won't miss that nasal twang, however. Then again, I'd rather put knitting needles in my ears than listen to a Jays broadcast so it doesn't matter.
February 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Buck Martinez retiring.
Nice man. He and I had a 3-hour chat while waiting at an ice-bound airport in Dallas following the winter meetings in 2000.
Won't miss that nasal twang, however. Then again, I'd rather put knitting needles in my ears than listen to a Jays broadcast so it doesn't matter.
Nice man. He and I had a 3-hour chat while waiting at an ice-bound airport in Dallas following the winter meetings in 2000.
Won't miss that nasal twang, however. Then again, I'd rather put knitting needles in my ears than listen to a Jays broadcast so it doesn't matter.
Simple cruelty from a vicious, profoundly racist president.
Trump gets outraged when minorities escape his wrath. That’s when he doubles down. And comes for them even harder.
BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
February 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Simple cruelty from a vicious, profoundly racist president.
And fuck you IOC. Vance deserves to be booed right out of the place.
These Olympics are about to begin, and the U.S. will likely get a much different reception than past Games.
VP JD Vance is expected at the opening ceremony, and the IOC has asked fans not to boo him or Team USA.
More here from Michael Rosenberg.
www.si.com/winter-olymp...
VP JD Vance is expected at the opening ceremony, and the IOC has asked fans not to boo him or Team USA.
More here from Michael Rosenberg.
www.si.com/winter-olymp...
Donald Trump’s ICE Mess Has Spilled Over, Staining Team USA’s Winter Olympics
Political turmoil at home has reached the Milan Cortina Games, where the U.S. is scrambling to cover its tracks amid outrage over its government’s policies.
www.si.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
And fuck you IOC. Vance deserves to be booed right out of the place.
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Lawrence O'Donnell is spot-on. Every single person who voted for the pedophile führer was well aware that Trump was a racist POS. Trump LIED for nearly 6 years about Obama being a Muslim born in Kenya. The FACT is, y'all voted for Trump bcz, like you, the shitstain is a racist.
February 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Lawrence O'Donnell is spot-on. Every single person who voted for the pedophile führer was well aware that Trump was a racist POS. Trump LIED for nearly 6 years about Obama being a Muslim born in Kenya. The FACT is, y'all voted for Trump bcz, like you, the shitstain is a racist.
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Credit where it’s due:
This is one hell of a hard nosed bullshit free article by the NYT. It feels like an editor slipped in the word anomalies, but other than that it’s tough & honest, & how news outlets should write about Trump & his racist administration.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
This is one hell of a hard nosed bullshit free article by the NYT. It feels like an editor slipped in the word anomalies, but other than that it’s tough & honest, & how news outlets should write about Trump & his racist administration.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
February 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Credit where it’s due:
This is one hell of a hard nosed bullshit free article by the NYT. It feels like an editor slipped in the word anomalies, but other than that it’s tough & honest, & how news outlets should write about Trump & his racist administration.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
This is one hell of a hard nosed bullshit free article by the NYT. It feels like an editor slipped in the word anomalies, but other than that it’s tough & honest, & how news outlets should write about Trump & his racist administration.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...