R. Kirk McPike
@kirkmcpike.bsky.social
City Councilman in Alexandria. Congressional Chief of Staff.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in Alexandria from the McPike & Kaufman (and Jenny!) household!
November 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in Alexandria from the McPike & Kaufman (and Jenny!) household!
From raw ingredients to first rise.
November 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
From raw ingredients to first rise.
As I prepare to make rolls for dinner, I am declaring last night’s pre-fermentation a great success.
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
As I prepare to make rolls for dinner, I am declaring last night’s pre-fermentation a great success.
The day before Thanksgiving is Baking Day! So far today: pie crust (made yesterday then frozen) was blind-baked, then filled with chocolate cream to chill, and cornbread for dressing was baked and now sits on the counter to dry out. Also, earlier I made turkey stock from the neck and some veggies.
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The day before Thanksgiving is Baking Day! So far today: pie crust (made yesterday then frozen) was blind-baked, then filled with chocolate cream to chill, and cornbread for dressing was baked and now sits on the counter to dry out. Also, earlier I made turkey stock from the neck and some veggies.
In Alexandria, our Council meetings are so much more fun than Arlington's County Board Meetings!
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
In Alexandria, our Council meetings are so much more fun than Arlington's County Board Meetings!
COUNTDOWN COMMENCING….
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
COUNTDOWN COMMENCING….
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Alexandria is so fun there is even a podcast about our Council meetings! 👇
We’re back! Check out the latest episode of Council Connection, in which @sarahbagley.bsky.social and I discussed not one not two but seven city Council meetings in September and October!
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podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
September & October 2025 Recaps
Podcast Episode · Alexandria Council Connection · 11/21/2025 · 1h 13m
podcasts.apple.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Alexandria is so fun there is even a podcast about our Council meetings! 👇
We’re back! Check out the latest episode of Council Connection, in which @sarahbagley.bsky.social and I discussed not one not two but seven city Council meetings in September and October!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
September & October 2025 Recaps
Podcast Episode · Alexandria Council Connection · 11/21/2025 · 1h 13m
podcasts.apple.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We’re back! Check out the latest episode of Council Connection, in which @sarahbagley.bsky.social and I discussed not one not two but seven city Council meetings in September and October!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
For the sixth year in a row, Alexandria has received a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign's Equality Index.
Alexandria will always be a place that stands up for the rights of our LGBTQ+ residents.
www.alxnow.com/2025/11/20/a...
Alexandria will always be a place that stands up for the rights of our LGBTQ+ residents.
www.alxnow.com/2025/11/20/a...
Alexandria earns sixth consecutive ‘perfect score’ on LGBTQ+ equality index | ALXnow
For the sixth year in a row, Alexandria has received a "perfect score" from an annual evaluation of United States cities by a national LGBTQ+ rights nonprofit. Alexandria earned a maximum score of 100...
www.alxnow.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
For the sixth year in a row, Alexandria has received a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign's Equality Index.
Alexandria will always be a place that stands up for the rights of our LGBTQ+ residents.
www.alxnow.com/2025/11/20/a...
Alexandria will always be a place that stands up for the rights of our LGBTQ+ residents.
www.alxnow.com/2025/11/20/a...
This is amazing.
oh my god you have to read this until the end www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
Part 1: How I Found Out
Olivia had just returned from a reporting trip—at least that’s what she told me it was—and her Herschel backpack, the one with the flap that never quite closed properly, was tossed beside our bed, its...
www.telos.news
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This is amazing.
This time I got the hydration right from the start, and substituted 25% whole wheat flour. Came out perfectly.
November 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This time I got the hydration right from the start, and substituted 25% whole wheat flour. Came out perfectly.
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On Wednesday I was honored to welcome everyone to Alexandria in support of the transformative rail projects kicking off at Alexandria’s Union Station
A fourth track, improved station conditions and access, and new bridges at King & Commonwealth. More frequent and reliable service 😁 🚊 !
A fourth track, improved station conditions and access, and new bridges at King & Commonwealth. More frequent and reliable service 😁 🚊 !
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
On Wednesday I was honored to welcome everyone to Alexandria in support of the transformative rail projects kicking off at Alexandria’s Union Station
A fourth track, improved station conditions and access, and new bridges at King & Commonwealth. More frequent and reliable service 😁 🚊 !
A fourth track, improved station conditions and access, and new bridges at King & Commonwealth. More frequent and reliable service 😁 🚊 !
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The Samuel Madden Redevelopment is going to be a transformational housing site once completed. Building quality housing opportunities is not easy, thank you to all those involved in making this groundbreaking possible!
#AlexandriaVA #Housing
#AlexandriaVA #Housing
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The Samuel Madden Redevelopment is going to be a transformational housing site once completed. Building quality housing opportunities is not easy, thank you to all those involved in making this groundbreaking possible!
#AlexandriaVA #Housing
#AlexandriaVA #Housing
At last night's City Council Meeting, Mayor @alyia4alx.com read this statement from the Council regarding our collective position regarding the Sheriff's Department and interactions with ICE.
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
At last night's City Council Meeting, Mayor @alyia4alx.com read this statement from the Council regarding our collective position regarding the Sheriff's Department and interactions with ICE.
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Instead of digging our own grave further with more sprawl-fueling roadway expansion, we should be doubling down on what works
Build in the urban core/inner ‘burbs, and fund the transit that makes this possible
You can comment on that plan here:
www.mwcog.org/visualize205...
Build in the urban core/inner ‘burbs, and fund the transit that makes this possible
You can comment on that plan here:
www.mwcog.org/visualize205...
www.mwcog.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Instead of digging our own grave further with more sprawl-fueling roadway expansion, we should be doubling down on what works
Build in the urban core/inner ‘burbs, and fund the transit that makes this possible
You can comment on that plan here:
www.mwcog.org/visualize205...
Build in the urban core/inner ‘burbs, and fund the transit that makes this possible
You can comment on that plan here:
www.mwcog.org/visualize205...
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Today, the lawsuit against the City's Zoning for Housing policies was dismissed by the courts. This is a great victory for those who need more affordable and better housing in Alexandria, and the many Alexandrians who advocated for these policies — which are a start, not an end, to our efforts.
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Today, the lawsuit against the City's Zoning for Housing policies was dismissed by the courts. This is a great victory for those who need more affordable and better housing in Alexandria, and the many Alexandrians who advocated for these policies — which are a start, not an end, to our efforts.
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Republicans refused to fund tax credits to prevent Americans' health care costs, but they snuck in a provision that will give Republican Senators millions of dollars in taxpayer money.
They won't help you, but they'll take your money for themselves. This stinks to high heaven.
They won't help you, but they'll take your money for themselves. This stinks to high heaven.
Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Republicans refused to fund tax credits to prevent Americans' health care costs, but they snuck in a provision that will give Republican Senators millions of dollars in taxpayer money.
They won't help you, but they'll take your money for themselves. This stinks to high heaven.
They won't help you, but they'll take your money for themselves. This stinks to high heaven.
Today across Alexandria, and America, we stopped to remember the valor and sacrifices of America's veterans. Thank you to everyone who has served our nation in uniform!
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Today across Alexandria, and America, we stopped to remember the valor and sacrifices of America's veterans. Thank you to everyone who has served our nation in uniform!
Baking fun today: bread made with a pouliche preferment. I acc dentally added too little flour before starting the bulk fermentation, and tried to incorporate it as I folded the dough. This I got a limited rise and it’s a bit dense — but still very tasty!
November 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Baking fun today: bread made with a pouliche preferment. I acc dentally added too little flour before starting the bulk fermentation, and tried to incorporate it as I folded the dough. This I got a limited rise and it’s a bit dense — but still very tasty!
You just reboot the series again. This “oh no what do we do he died in the last one” thing is absurd. There have already been two Bond continuities. Start a third. No one will mind. Do something different and cool, like set the next group of movies back during the Cold War.
this kind of feels like freaking out over a problem that 95% of the audience is not going to have an issue with
Report: Amazon Is Struggling to Think How to Bring James Bond Back From the Dead
Daniel Craig's permanent exit in 'No Time to Die' is apparently causing issues for the next 'Bond' film.
gizmodo.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
You just reboot the series again. This “oh no what do we do he died in the last one” thing is absurd. There have already been two Bond continuities. Start a third. No one will mind. Do something different and cool, like set the next group of movies back during the Cold War.
The deal cut by the Senate last night is unacceptable.
I will vote NO on the Senate’s so-called “deal.” It does nothing to fix the GOP’s healthcare crisis that’s sending costs skyrocketing. Democrats should not reward Republicans for their cruelty or their failure to govern.
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The deal cut by the Senate last night is unacceptable.
"Pluribus" is remarkable. Whoever does content acquisition for Apple TV is the best in the business. I can't wait to see where this show goes.
November 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
"Pluribus" is remarkable. Whoever does content acquisition for Apple TV is the best in the business. I can't wait to see where this show goes.
A focus on affordability, with policy responses specific to each campaign, powered the Democratic wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York.
"Each candidate answered the affordability prompt with a tailored message fit to electorate. Affordability is a big tent."
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"Each candidate answered the affordability prompt with a tailored message fit to electorate. Affordability is a big tent."
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The Democrats Have a New Winning Formula
The affordability theory of everything
substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A focus on affordability, with policy responses specific to each campaign, powered the Democratic wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York.
"Each candidate answered the affordability prompt with a tailored message fit to electorate. Affordability is a big tent."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
"Each candidate answered the affordability prompt with a tailored message fit to electorate. Affordability is a big tent."
substack.com/home/post/p-...