Stefan Fatsis
@stefanfatsis.bsky.social
Author: Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary
Also: Word Freak, A Few Seconds of Panic, Wild & Outside
Ex: Hang Up and Listen, WSJ, NPR, AP, Daily Pennsylvanian, Pel Mel
Also: Word Freak, A Few Seconds of Panic, Wild & Outside
Ex: Hang Up and Listen, WSJ, NPR, AP, Daily Pennsylvanian, Pel Mel
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you have wonder if the problem was “world,” “facts,” or “books”
February 5, 2026 at 12:51 AM
you have wonder if the problem was “world,” “facts,” or “books”
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My story on Elon Musk cutting safeguards at xAI is on the front page of today's @washingtonpost.com. I’m also among 100’s of reporters laid off. I absolutely loved my job my brilliant coworkers & the thrill of reporting @ the center of forces upending the world: AI & Silicon Valley’s political power
February 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
My story on Elon Musk cutting safeguards at xAI is on the front page of today's @washingtonpost.com. I’m also among 100’s of reporters laid off. I absolutely loved my job my brilliant coworkers & the thrill of reporting @ the center of forces upending the world: AI & Silicon Valley’s political power
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I am part of the mass layoffs at the Washington Post.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
February 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I am part of the mass layoffs at the Washington Post.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
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A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
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Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
Death of a Sports Section
The Washington Post sports department was dismantled before its leaders gave it a chance to change
www.theringer.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
You know who covered sports at the Post as a "cultural and societal phenomenon"? Thomas Boswell, Sally Jenkins, Michael Wilbon, Tony Kornheiser, Jane Leavy, Shirley Povich, Christine Brennan, Mike Wise, Dave Kindred, John Feinstein, David Remnick, David Aldridge, Jerry Brewer, Dan Steinberg...
Murray says the Post will be closing the sports department “in its current form.” The paper plans to retain several reporters to join features and cover sports as a “cultural and societal phenomenon,” and will have a few employees on its print sports section.
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
You know who covered sports at the Post as a "cultural and societal phenomenon"? Thomas Boswell, Sally Jenkins, Michael Wilbon, Tony Kornheiser, Jane Leavy, Shirley Povich, Christine Brennan, Mike Wise, Dave Kindred, John Feinstein, David Remnick, David Aldridge, Jerry Brewer, Dan Steinberg...
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I feel equally for the many great journalists at the Post fired today and the great journalists who survived and continue to do important work despite how horribly the owner and publisher have tarnished the reputation and integrity of the paper.
February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I feel equally for the many great journalists at the Post fired today and the great journalists who survived and continue to do important work despite how horribly the owner and publisher have tarnished the reputation and integrity of the paper.
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
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Holy shit. So this just happened at Minneapolis's legendary First Avenue club. That's Tom Morello introducing Springsteen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jHe...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Minneapolis - First Ave 260130
YouTube video by Nate Reiter
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Holy shit. So this just happened at Minneapolis's legendary First Avenue club. That's Tom Morello introducing Springsteen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jHe...
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Let’s try this one in foreign correspondent voice:
State Security Forces Arrest Journalist Who Covered Protests Against Regime Official
State Security Forces Arrest Journalist Who Covered Protests Against Regime Official
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Let’s try this one in foreign correspondent voice:
State Security Forces Arrest Journalist Who Covered Protests Against Regime Official
State Security Forces Arrest Journalist Who Covered Protests Against Regime Official
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Powerful essay from @milleridriss.bsky.social on how misogyny and white nationalism fuel the violence by ICE and Trump's deportation forces www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
ICE violence is fueled by misogyny and white nationalism
How the Trump administration has mobilized state-sponsored terror in Minneapolis and beyond.
www.motherjones.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Powerful essay from @milleridriss.bsky.social on how misogyny and white nationalism fuel the violence by ICE and Trump's deportation forces www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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DC! this is Wednesday. come talk words and history with me and the wonderful @stefanfatsis.bsky.social.
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https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/natan-last-the-new-yorker-crossword-contributor-discusses-his-new-book-across-the-universe-in-conversation-with-with-writer-stefan-fatsis/
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January 26, 2026 at 2:07 AM
DC! this is Wednesday. come talk words and history with me and the wonderful @stefanfatsis.bsky.social.
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t.co/m3BfMEjvvk
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Attention Crossword Enthusiasts! We have @natanlast.bsky.social, The @newyorker.com Crossword Contributor is coming to Hill Center on Wednesday to discuss his new book with writer @stefanfatsis.bsky.social: www.hillcenterdc.org/event/natan-...
Natan Last, The New Yorker Crossword Contributor, discusses his new book, Across the Universe, in conversation with writer Stefan Fatsis
Calling all Crossword, Spelling Bee, and Wordle Fans!
If you are ever a little nosey and glance at the phone screen of the person sitting next to you on the train, or in a café, or in line at a store,...
www.hillcenterdc.org
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Attention Crossword Enthusiasts! We have @natanlast.bsky.social, The @newyorker.com Crossword Contributor is coming to Hill Center on Wednesday to discuss his new book with writer @stefanfatsis.bsky.social: www.hillcenterdc.org/event/natan-...
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Highly recommend Unabridged, by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social. Especially in an environment of unchecked doublespeak, it’s good to read about people who have devoted their lives to the principle that words and their definitions matter.
January 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Highly recommend Unabridged, by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social. Especially in an environment of unchecked doublespeak, it’s good to read about people who have devoted their lives to the principle that words and their definitions matter.
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WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Videos Show How ICE Vehicle Stops Can Escalate to Shootings
A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 incidents where federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
www.wsj.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
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🚨 The White House is now actively covering up a murder.
January 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
🚨 The White House is now actively covering up a murder.
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Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
Baltimore, 1/7/26, 11:24 a.m.
January 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Baltimore, 1/7/26, 11:24 a.m.
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I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
🧵
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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"Stefan Fatsis’s Unabridged is a good-natured and sympathetic account of what seems to be a losing struggle."
@newyorker.com has a great read on UNABRIDGED by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social and dictionaries. Read it here:
@newyorker.com has a great read on UNABRIDGED by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social and dictionaries. Read it here:
Is the Dictionary Done For?
The print edition of Merriam-Webster was once a touchstone of authority and stability. Then the internet brought about a revolution.
bit.ly
January 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"Stefan Fatsis’s Unabridged is a good-natured and sympathetic account of what seems to be a losing struggle."
@newyorker.com has a great read on UNABRIDGED by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social and dictionaries. Read it here:
@newyorker.com has a great read on UNABRIDGED by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social and dictionaries. Read it here:
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And I’ll close with word books because it was a fantastic year for word nerdy new releases.
📖 Proto by @laurainparis.bsky.social
📖 Unabridged by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social
📖 Why Q Needs U by @dannybate.bsky.social
📖 Friends with Words by @marthabarnette.bsky.social
📖 Proto by @laurainparis.bsky.social
📖 Unabridged by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social
📖 Why Q Needs U by @dannybate.bsky.social
📖 Friends with Words by @marthabarnette.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 12:44 AM
And I’ll close with word books because it was a fantastic year for word nerdy new releases.
📖 Proto by @laurainparis.bsky.social
📖 Unabridged by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social
📖 Why Q Needs U by @dannybate.bsky.social
📖 Friends with Words by @marthabarnette.bsky.social
📖 Proto by @laurainparis.bsky.social
📖 Unabridged by @stefanfatsis.bsky.social
📖 Why Q Needs U by @dannybate.bsky.social
📖 Friends with Words by @marthabarnette.bsky.social
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Carol of the Bells in #
Kyiv subway.
Voices of the Embassies of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom came together to perform Shchedryk in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
Thankful to everyone who stands with us!
Kyiv subway.
Voices of the Embassies of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom came together to perform Shchedryk in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
Thankful to everyone who stands with us!
December 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Carol of the Bells in #
Kyiv subway.
Voices of the Embassies of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom came together to perform Shchedryk in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
Thankful to everyone who stands with us!
Kyiv subway.
Voices of the Embassies of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom came together to perform Shchedryk in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
Thankful to everyone who stands with us!
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CBS didn't run the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but over here at @propublica.org we've been working on the story since March, including finding out who each and every man sent to that maximum security prison was.
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
Deported and Imprisoned Archives
A case-by-case investigation that examines the Trump administration’s claims that these immigrants are all “sick criminals” and “terrorists” and that shows what they suffered during months in one of t...
www.propublica.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
CBS didn't run the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but over here at @propublica.org we've been working on the story since March, including finding out who each and every man sent to that maximum security prison was.
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
Holy %$##*%^&. A @newyorker.com essay by Louis Menand about my book
Is the Dictionary Done For?
The print edition of Merriam-Webster was once a touchstone of authority and stability. Then the internet brought about a revolution.
www.newyorker.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Holy %$##*%^&. A @newyorker.com essay by Louis Menand about my book