Chuck Wendig
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
I like apples. I post photos. I dig birds. I write books. The next book is THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS, April 2025. Yes, I'm cringe. What do you want from me, I'm a 48-year-old dad and my brain is a mouse-eaten shoebox.
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Chuck Wendig
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
· Nov 20
As I am a writer and must peddle my wares lest I die in the abyss, hey! In April 2025, THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS emerges from the fog and the trees and if you wanted to pre-order it from your favorite local bookstore -- or get signed, personalized copies from Doylestown Bookshop -- that'd be nice.
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
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For folks who insist that STEM majors are the only legitimate university programs of study, the GOP sure seems to hate science.
A leading American research lab is slated to lose its critical supercomputing facility, according to a letter released by the National Science Foundation.https://cnn.it/3MoF7zU
February 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM
For folks who insist that STEM majors are the only legitimate university programs of study, the GOP sure seems to hate science.
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“They were hellbent on not allowing anybody to help him until he was dead,” she said. “I was right there, and they — all of them — made the decision to deny me access to give him the best possible chance of survival.”
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR,” she told The Intercept.
The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid.
One of the women Alex Pretti was killed trying to defend is an EMT. Federal agents stopped her from giving him first aid.
interc.pt
February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
“They were hellbent on not allowing anybody to help him until he was dead,” she said. “I was right there, and they — all of them — made the decision to deny me access to give him the best possible chance of survival.”
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Remember: In the prevaccine era, measles would peak in late winter- early spring. Don’t be surprised if in the next few weeks we see a surge
www.aol.com/articles/us-...
www.aol.com/articles/us-...
4 times as many measles cases in few weeks than US typically averages in year: CDC
There have been 733 cases so far this year, a CDC report said.
www.aol.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Remember: In the prevaccine era, measles would peak in late winter- early spring. Don’t be surprised if in the next few weeks we see a surge
www.aol.com/articles/us-...
www.aol.com/articles/us-...
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Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
academic.oup.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
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Note the framing here:
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
February 14, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Note the framing here:
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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👀 A federal judge has ordered the disclosure of a roster of DOGE employees and affiliates, as well as a text message revealing a top NEH official’s views on “woke” and “progressive” grants. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 14, 2026 at 1:43 AM
👀 A federal judge has ordered the disclosure of a roster of DOGE employees and affiliates, as well as a text message revealing a top NEH official’s views on “woke” and “progressive” grants. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Just Disney books — not sure if all or what
February 14, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Just Disney books — not sure if all or what
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New story up on the Homeland Security Department’s new tactic: flood social media companies with subpoenas to unmask anonymous accounts that criticize ICE or monitor the movements of ICE agents.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
New story up on the Homeland Security Department’s new tactic: flood social media companies with subpoenas to unmask anonymous accounts that criticize ICE or monitor the movements of ICE agents.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
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Both twitter accounts at work here are paid for by taxpayers
February 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Both twitter accounts at work here are paid for by taxpayers
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*rubs temples*
As I've spent the better part of the day explaining why I don't think Newsom should be the Democratic nominee for president, it pains me to "defend" this, but...
The governor of California is legally obligated to proclaim each Feb 6 Reagan Day per a 2010 state law.
As I've spent the better part of the day explaining why I don't think Newsom should be the Democratic nominee for president, it pains me to "defend" this, but...
The governor of California is legally obligated to proclaim each Feb 6 Reagan Day per a 2010 state law.
![Senate Bill No. 944
CHAPTER 114
An act to amend Section 37222 of, to add Sections 37222.10, 37222.11, 37222.12, 37222.13, 37222.14, and 37222.16 to, and to repeal Section
37222.5 of, the Education Code, and to add Section 6723 to the Government Code, relating to Ronald Reagan Day.
[Approved by Governor July 19, 2010. Filed with Secretary of State July 19, 2010.]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 944, Runner. Special significance days: Ronald Reagan Day.
Existing law designates specited days as having special signiticance, and specities how the days of special significance should be observed in public elementary and secondary schools and educational institutions.
This bill would repeal and recast these provisions.
This bill would express findings and declarations of the Legislature relating to Ronald Reagan. This bill would designate February 6 of each year as Ronald Reagan Day, and would encourage public schools and educational institutions to engage in exercises remembering the life of Ronald Reagan, as specified.
Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim various days in honor of
a person, status, or an event.
This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim February 6 as
Ronald Reagan Day.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Ronald Wilson Reagan was a man of humble background who worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States.
(b) Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as
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February 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
*rubs temples*
As I've spent the better part of the day explaining why I don't think Newsom should be the Democratic nominee for president, it pains me to "defend" this, but...
The governor of California is legally obligated to proclaim each Feb 6 Reagan Day per a 2010 state law.
As I've spent the better part of the day explaining why I don't think Newsom should be the Democratic nominee for president, it pains me to "defend" this, but...
The governor of California is legally obligated to proclaim each Feb 6 Reagan Day per a 2010 state law.
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People really need to understand that the primary process is where you cement power. When standard Republicans started to get primaried for Tea Party fuckos, things went downhill fast.
We have the chance this year to not only take back the House (or if we're dreaming, even the Senate), but to primary the hell of a lot of D losers and shift the party significantly to the left. We have the chance to lean on ALL of our reps to actually do something.
February 13, 2026 at 11:10 PM
People really need to understand that the primary process is where you cement power. When standard Republicans started to get primaried for Tea Party fuckos, things went downhill fast.
And unclear how authors get tied to that should it happen. They’re not usually uhhh author-leaning.
February 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
And unclear how authors get tied to that should it happen. They’re not usually uhhh author-leaning.
Given that they invested in OpenAI, maybe. But also possible they’re about to invest? No idea.
February 13, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Given that they invested in OpenAI, maybe. But also possible they’re about to invest? No idea.
Maybe? They ahh don’t include me on their plans. :D
February 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Maybe? They ahh don’t include me on their plans. :D
Came in from the lawsuit itself to the authors
February 13, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Came in from the lawsuit itself to the authors
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Wild that a sitting member of Congress, a Republican no less, feels compelled to post this.
February 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Wild that a sitting member of Congress, a Republican no less, feels compelled to post this.
I’m to understand at present it means they have excepted the books from the settlement meaning they’re not claimable at all
February 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I’m to understand at present it means they have excepted the books from the settlement meaning they’re not claimable at all
It means the books aren’t claimable for money by authors
February 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM
It means the books aren’t claimable for money by authors
Oh goddamnit
And today comes news that, unsurprisingly, Disney has also opted out of the Anthropic settlement.
February 13, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Oh goddamnit
Available for that price at indie ebook outlets too like Kobo and Bookshop!
February 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Available for that price at indie ebook outlets too like Kobo and Bookshop!
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Breaking:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Feds open criminal probe into whether ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Feds open criminal probe into whether ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
February 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Breaking:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Feds open criminal probe into whether ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Feds open criminal probe into whether ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.