Todd Kirby
@toddkirby.bsky.social
Wipe your feet really good on the rhythm rug. If you feel the urge to freak, do the jitterbug. Come and spread your arms if you really need a hug.
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It was a tough year, but I was grateful to everyone who let me share their stories & to my colleagues @rollingstone.com Here are a few
LA Fires: archive.is/n2Oh9
Nathan Fielder: archive.is/fQsFQ
ICE takes over DC: archive.is/XHA0a
LA Protests: archive.is/8DY2o
Melissa Hortman: archive.is/11eT9
LA Fires: archive.is/n2Oh9
Nathan Fielder: archive.is/fQsFQ
ICE takes over DC: archive.is/XHA0a
LA Protests: archive.is/8DY2o
Melissa Hortman: archive.is/11eT9
archive.is
December 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
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That’s exactly how the 2025 Bears would clinch a playoff spot.
First postseason appearance since 2020.
First postseason appearance since 2020.
December 22, 2025 at 12:53 AM
That’s exactly how the 2025 Bears would clinch a playoff spot.
First postseason appearance since 2020.
First postseason appearance since 2020.
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Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
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I met Melissa Hortman in October of 2024. She was smart and kind. I heard about her murder in a LA hotel room and it dropped me to my knees. So I went to Minnesota and talked to her kids, parents, and friends. This is not true crime, this is Melissa in real life. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
Melissa Hortman died in a shocking act of political violence. This is her story
www.rollingstone.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I met Melissa Hortman in October of 2024. She was smart and kind. I heard about her murder in a LA hotel room and it dropped me to my knees. So I went to Minnesota and talked to her kids, parents, and friends. This is not true crime, this is Melissa in real life. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The most wonderful time of the year!
It's time!
Welcome to the 2025 Hater's Guide to the Williams-Sonoma catalog: defector.com/the-2025-hat...
Welcome to the 2025 Hater's Guide to the Williams-Sonoma catalog: defector.com/the-2025-hat...
The 2025 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog | Defector
[Opens front door while holding a toy corgi in one arm] Merry Christmas! Oh my God, you made it! I thought you might be stuck at the airport for weeks! Well, because it’s such madness out there.…
defector.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The most wonderful time of the year!
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Lake Street Church removes the figure of Mary wearing a gas mask, which was smashed by vandals, from the display. In its place, church staff put up a sign stating that Mary is being detained by immigration agents.
After vandals wreck anti-ICE Nativity scene, Evanston church gets creative
chicago.suntimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Lake Street Church removes the figure of Mary wearing a gas mask, which was smashed by vandals, from the display. In its place, church staff put up a sign stating that Mary is being detained by immigration agents.
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This applies to so many things (h/t @serwewx.bsky.social)
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This applies to so many things (h/t @serwewx.bsky.social)
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Defector's favorite Rob Reiner credits: defector.com/defectors-fa...
Defector's Favorite Rob Reiner Credits | Defector
When Rob Reiner was killed earlier this week along with his wife and creative partner Michelle, the world of film lost one of its most beloved and respected figures, an artist who had done very good…
defector.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Defector's favorite Rob Reiner credits: defector.com/defectors-fa...
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Mistletoe Held Above Meatball Sub
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Mistletoe Held Above Meatball Sub
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The DREAM Team at Solorio High School on the Southwest Side has collected more than $6,000 for their classmates. The money is used to help students with parents who’ve been detained or deported pay rent and other expenses.
Meet the teens raising money to help classmates with parents in immigration detention
chicago.suntimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The DREAM Team at Solorio High School on the Southwest Side has collected more than $6,000 for their classmates. The money is used to help students with parents who’ve been detained or deported pay rent and other expenses.
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so many Facebook videos of Rocket Raccoon giving free turkeys on Thanksgiving to crying veterans
NEW - Disney and OpenAI have struck a new three-year deal letting Sora generate short, fan-prompted social videos featuring 200+ characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars.
December 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
so many Facebook videos of Rocket Raccoon giving free turkeys on Thanksgiving to crying veterans
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White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
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how do you explain this to someone who doesn’t sports or doesn’t chicago?
yes we all get free hot dogs on tuesday because the bears coach took off his shirt postgame.
because sports. and chicago.
yes we all get free hot dogs on tuesday because the bears coach took off his shirt postgame.
because sports. and chicago.
Wieners Circle promises free hot dogs after Ben Johnson rips off his shirt following Chicago Bears win
After Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson’s shirtless celebration, The Wieners Circle on the North Side said it once again will be giving out free hot dogs Tuesday.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
how do you explain this to someone who doesn’t sports or doesn’t chicago?
yes we all get free hot dogs on tuesday because the bears coach took off his shirt postgame.
because sports. and chicago.
yes we all get free hot dogs on tuesday because the bears coach took off his shirt postgame.
because sports. and chicago.
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ME TALKING TO MY KIDS: [calm and supportive demeanor despite whining and intransigence]
ME STEPPING OUT OF THE ROOM BRIEFLY:
ME STEPPING OUT OF THE ROOM BRIEFLY:
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
ME TALKING TO MY KIDS: [calm and supportive demeanor despite whining and intransigence]
ME STEPPING OUT OF THE ROOM BRIEFLY:
ME STEPPING OUT OF THE ROOM BRIEFLY:
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
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People complain a lot about turkey but try having your kindergarten class make hand-pork-roasts. NOT SO FUN IS IT
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 AM
People complain a lot about turkey but try having your kindergarten class make hand-pork-roasts. NOT SO FUN IS IT
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
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this is extremely O.J. "We're Still Looking For The Real Killer" coded
Breaking News: Pam Bondi assigned a prosecutor to look into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to prominent Democrats including Bill Clinton, at President Trump’s urging.
Trump Live Updates: Bondi Assigns Prosecutor to Look Into Epstein’s Ties to Prominent Democrats
nyti.ms
November 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
this is extremely O.J. "We're Still Looking For The Real Killer" coded
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'Matt Gaetz Raped A Homeless Teenager' is what you mean.
A teenager with a homeless parent? What? The fuck? Did she have a home and not allow her parent to live in it? Ended up having sex with? What? Yeah clearly you guys been caping for pedos long enough and you understand the assignment here
A teenager with a homeless parent? What? The fuck? Did she have a home and not allow her parent to live in it? Ended up having sex with? What? Yeah clearly you guys been caping for pedos long enough and you understand the assignment here
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
'Matt Gaetz Raped A Homeless Teenager' is what you mean.
A teenager with a homeless parent? What? The fuck? Did she have a home and not allow her parent to live in it? Ended up having sex with? What? Yeah clearly you guys been caping for pedos long enough and you understand the assignment here
A teenager with a homeless parent? What? The fuck? Did she have a home and not allow her parent to live in it? Ended up having sex with? What? Yeah clearly you guys been caping for pedos long enough and you understand the assignment here
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ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume
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yeah but it's more LIKELY to occur on 9/11
“Any day, you could have a 9/11” - Cuomo
October 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
yeah but it's more LIKELY to occur on 9/11
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A needed moment of zen for all humans 🌊🌊
October 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A needed moment of zen for all humans 🌊🌊