Kate Violette
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Multipurpose nerd. Engineering manager currently waylaid by a complex illness. On a mission to watch every Katharine Hepburn movie.
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Currently in Portland OR. Always a Mainer.
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Currently in Portland OR. Always a Mainer.
✍️ Blog at my username!
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Kate Violette
@kateviolette.com
· Nov 3
I have big Cradle Catholic With A Mathematics Degree energy
ok I guess I'm just gonna...go continue taking care of my sick body by eating dinner and hope my home state figures out how to protect itself from impending federal invasion
what a sentence
what a sentence
January 15, 2026 at 2:11 AM
ok I guess I'm just gonna...go continue taking care of my sick body by eating dinner and hope my home state figures out how to protect itself from impending federal invasion
what a sentence
what a sentence
Reposted by Kate Violette
I sincerely hope the fine folks of Maine give them the good ole “can’t get theyah from heyah” directions
January 14, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I sincerely hope the fine folks of Maine give them the good ole “can’t get theyah from heyah” directions
hey Maine friends and folks who have friends/fam there, head's up
January 15, 2026 at 1:36 AM
hey Maine friends and folks who have friends/fam there, head's up
This wasn't for me so I'll hold my own opinions on it
How are Minnesotans feeling about being called to document ICE's crimes? It's important but do you feel like he appreciated that he was asking civilians to put their bodies on the line?
How are Minnesotans feeling about being called to document ICE's crimes? It's important but do you feel like he appreciated that he was asking civilians to put their bodies on the line?
January 15, 2026 at 1:14 AM
This wasn't for me so I'll hold my own opinions on it
How are Minnesotans feeling about being called to document ICE's crimes? It's important but do you feel like he appreciated that he was asking civilians to put their bodies on the line?
How are Minnesotans feeling about being called to document ICE's crimes? It's important but do you feel like he appreciated that he was asking civilians to put their bodies on the line?
Reposted by Kate Violette
But I want to say this plainly: leadership moments like this are revealing. They show us who is willing to absorb discomfort for the sake of the institution, and who is not. Sameer demonstrated that willingness. He modeled what it looks like to put the city first, even at personal cost.
January 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
But I want to say this plainly: leadership moments like this are revealing. They show us who is willing to absorb discomfort for the sake of the institution, and who is not. Sameer demonstrated that willingness. He modeled what it looks like to put the city first, even at personal cost.
I suspect "did Owendoff write this?" is gonna be a running joke for a long, long time
TKL
- we haven’t been perfect, but Shr and EPG worked hard. Appreciate her support for Dunphy. Excited to have president from D1.
Ryan
- I’m the last to know on things and we’re supposed to vote our conscience. Have questions
[did Owendoff write this?]
- we haven’t been perfect, but Shr and EPG worked hard. Appreciate her support for Dunphy. Excited to have president from D1.
Ryan
- I’m the last to know on things and we’re supposed to vote our conscience. Have questions
[did Owendoff write this?]
January 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I suspect "did Owendoff write this?" is gonna be a running joke for a long, long time
Watching half of Portland City Council as good as admit the only progressive they'd ever vote for for Council Pres is a white man is just so damning
And they (the conservative half of the council) don't even have the good sense to be embarrassed about it
And they (the conservative half of the council) don't even have the good sense to be embarrassed about it
January 14, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Watching half of Portland City Council as good as admit the only progressive they'd ever vote for for Council Pres is a white man is just so damning
And they (the conservative half of the council) don't even have the good sense to be embarrassed about it
And they (the conservative half of the council) don't even have the good sense to be embarrassed about it
I cannot believe @councilordanryan.bsky.social is texting in a Council meeting not even 24 hrs after that Mercury story broke
Seriously, WHAT?
Seriously, WHAT?
Nobody looks happy right now as Taylor gives them options of how to proceed. Looks like Ryan is texting.
January 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM
I cannot believe @councilordanryan.bsky.social is texting in a Council meeting not even 24 hrs after that Mercury story broke
Seriously, WHAT?
Seriously, WHAT?
Sooo, is this the sort of "leadership" choices we could expect from Smith were she elected Council President?
Because if so...how is any councilor voting for her with a straight face
Because if so...how is any councilor voting for her with a straight face
Smith wants a recess so she can figure out how to sue the city of Portland.
[this is Zimmerman & EPG’s candidate for president. This is embarrassing.]
[this is Zimmerman & EPG’s candidate for president. This is embarrassing.]
January 14, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Sooo, is this the sort of "leadership" choices we could expect from Smith were she elected Council President?
Because if so...how is any councilor voting for her with a straight face
Because if so...how is any councilor voting for her with a straight face
Reposted by Kate Violette
imo wanting the Mayor to choose Council President is disqualifying for any candidate.
It misreads and/or undermines the role and responsibilities of City Council: legislation, appropriations, oversight.
Absolutely prohibited for a reason!
It misreads and/or undermines the role and responsibilities of City Council: legislation, appropriations, oversight.
Absolutely prohibited for a reason!
January 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
imo wanting the Mayor to choose Council President is disqualifying for any candidate.
It misreads and/or undermines the role and responsibilities of City Council: legislation, appropriations, oversight.
Absolutely prohibited for a reason!
It misreads and/or undermines the role and responsibilities of City Council: legislation, appropriations, oversight.
Absolutely prohibited for a reason!
I wish I had adequate support, instead of just having to be alone and terrified so much of the time
could really use hugs on days where it feels like my body is one tiny wrong move away from flipping an ER-visit-sized table
could really use hugs on days where it feels like my body is one tiny wrong move away from flipping an ER-visit-sized table
January 14, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I wish I had adequate support, instead of just having to be alone and terrified so much of the time
could really use hugs on days where it feels like my body is one tiny wrong move away from flipping an ER-visit-sized table
could really use hugs on days where it feels like my body is one tiny wrong move away from flipping an ER-visit-sized table
can you believe this guy?!
the freakin audacity
the freakin audacity
Councilor Ryan wants to add a Mayor tie-breaking vote for Councilor President and VP elections.
January 14, 2026 at 5:24 PM
can you believe this guy?!
the freakin audacity
the freakin audacity
"Kate why have you been hanging around bsky from like 4:30p Pacific til now"
well you see, my body is generally throwing fits as I treat my Lyme, and this time it involved waking up to a neck that's so out it feels like my heart isn't "online" and while I've had it before, it's scary--
well you see, my body is generally throwing fits as I treat my Lyme, and this time it involved waking up to a neck that's so out it feels like my heart isn't "online" and while I've had it before, it's scary--
January 14, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"Kate why have you been hanging around bsky from like 4:30p Pacific til now"
well you see, my body is generally throwing fits as I treat my Lyme, and this time it involved waking up to a neck that's so out it feels like my heart isn't "online" and while I've had it before, it's scary--
well you see, my body is generally throwing fits as I treat my Lyme, and this time it involved waking up to a neck that's so out it feels like my heart isn't "online" and while I've had it before, it's scary--
Can someone help Caitlin out with gas money? 💜 (I'd chip in but I'm rapidly approaching financial precarity myself sadly)
I have no clue how I'm going to get to Phoenix and back home tomorrow.
The appointment is a f/u with my hematologist and it has already been pushed back a month so it needs to happen.
The appointment is a f/u with my hematologist and it has already been pushed back a month so it needs to happen.
We need cat food for our limited diet cat. $36 will allow us to buy it locally or it's on the Amazon list.
I have to make a trip to Phoenix this week & again next week for me & 1 of the kids, so help w/gas for each trip would be much appreciated - $120 for both
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
I have to make a trip to Phoenix this week & again next week for me & 1 of the kids, so help w/gas for each trip would be much appreciated - $120 for both
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
January 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Can someone help Caitlin out with gas money? 💜 (I'd chip in but I'm rapidly approaching financial precarity myself sadly)
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100% thug theater, but it's hard to see how this will go well for DHS/ICE/CBP.
Otherwise apolitical Americans will not take kindly to delayed flights and missed connections just because masked agents want to check the IDs that both airline staff AND TSA have already checked.
Otherwise apolitical Americans will not take kindly to delayed flights and missed connections just because masked agents want to check the IDs that both airline staff AND TSA have already checked.
January 14, 2026 at 2:18 PM
100% thug theater, but it's hard to see how this will go well for DHS/ICE/CBP.
Otherwise apolitical Americans will not take kindly to delayed flights and missed connections just because masked agents want to check the IDs that both airline staff AND TSA have already checked.
Otherwise apolitical Americans will not take kindly to delayed flights and missed connections just because masked agents want to check the IDs that both airline staff AND TSA have already checked.
this is why everybody needs a math nerd friend or a scientific literature of some sort nerd friend
it's bullshit out there, dangerous to go alone
it's bullshit out there, dangerous to go alone
This is the equivalent of saying you just invented the Tampa 2.
The same people who made their political bones by labeling errors made in Covid preventions and predictions as ”lies” have chosen to use their newfound positions of power to completely lie about things that have existed for decades.
The same people who made their political bones by labeling errors made in Covid preventions and predictions as ”lies” have chosen to use their newfound positions of power to completely lie about things that have existed for decades.
January 14, 2026 at 1:44 PM
this is why everybody needs a math nerd friend or a scientific literature of some sort nerd friend
it's bullshit out there, dangerous to go alone
it's bullshit out there, dangerous to go alone
every person who grew up in a place that was cold enough to have gotten their tongue frozen as a kid just simultaneously cringed and cheered lol
ICE AGENTS IF YOURE READING THIS a common midwestern technique to test if you are underdressed is to lick a metal pole outside. if it stays wet for more than 5 seconds after you pull your tongue away, it means you are warm enough. please SHARE to spread awareness
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
every person who grew up in a place that was cold enough to have gotten their tongue frozen as a kid just simultaneously cringed and cheered lol
I'm gonna be honest, I completely forgot tech bros were also trying to make VR metaverse a thing
that's the thing about full-court presses, like we're seeing with gen AI--you can only do one at a time
that's the thing about full-court presses, like we're seeing with gen AI--you can only do one at a time
Meta is laying off 10% of staff in its Reality Labs division, which is core to developing the company's VR and metaverse products.
Meta to reportedly lay off 10% of Reality Labs staff | TechCrunch
Meta is laying off 10% of staff in its Reality Labs division, which is core to developing the company's VR and metaverse products.
techcrunch.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
I'm gonna be honest, I completely forgot tech bros were also trying to make VR metaverse a thing
that's the thing about full-court presses, like we're seeing with gen AI--you can only do one at a time
that's the thing about full-court presses, like we're seeing with gen AI--you can only do one at a time
Reposted by Kate Violette
Do you want to do a PhD on exploring brain-body interactions with expansion microscopy at the Paris-Saclay Institute of Neuroscience, through the Marie-Curie COFUND program?
Apply!
Deadline : 23 February 2026
Supervisor : Tihana JOVANIC
lightinparis.eu
@neuropsi.bsky.social
Apply!
Deadline : 23 February 2026
Supervisor : Tihana JOVANIC
lightinparis.eu
@neuropsi.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Do you want to do a PhD on exploring brain-body interactions with expansion microscopy at the Paris-Saclay Institute of Neuroscience, through the Marie-Curie COFUND program?
Apply!
Deadline : 23 February 2026
Supervisor : Tihana JOVANIC
lightinparis.eu
@neuropsi.bsky.social
Apply!
Deadline : 23 February 2026
Supervisor : Tihana JOVANIC
lightinparis.eu
@neuropsi.bsky.social
I've been telling folks I think this year is going to be *very* economically rough in the US, but I did not clock that even rich people may already be feeling the squeeze
(Saks declared bankruptcy)
(Saks declared bankruptcy)
Le groupe américain Saks Global, propriétaire de grands magasins de luxe, se déclare en faillite
Le groupe américain Saks Global, propriétaire de grands magasins de luxe, se déclare en faillite
L’entreprise a annoncé avoir entamé une procédure de faillite volontaire auprès du tribunal des faillites du district sud du Texas. Ses magasins restent ouverts.
www.lemonde.fr
January 14, 2026 at 9:36 AM
I've been telling folks I think this year is going to be *very* economically rough in the US, but I did not clock that even rich people may already be feeling the squeeze
(Saks declared bankruptcy)
(Saks declared bankruptcy)
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Qu'il aille se plaindre à un chatbot si il est pas content ou triste celui-là.
Jensen Huang Is Begging You to Stop Being So Negative About AI https://gizmodo.com/jensen-huang-is-begging-you-to-stop-being-so-negative-about-ai-2000709335
Jensen Huang Is Begging You to Stop Being So Negative About AI
" extremely hurtful, frankly, and I think we've done a lot of damage," he said.
gizmodo.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Qu'il aille se plaindre à un chatbot si il est pas content ou triste celui-là.
Damn right we voted for this change 💪
This is a spot-on statement!
This is a spot-on statement!
"But here's the thing: Portland voted for this change. Our communities built this council. And we're not letting backroom racism tear down what we fought so hard to create,” said Political, Policy, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Director Kaliko Castille.
www.apanoactionfund.org/blog/silence...
www.apanoactionfund.org/blog/silence...
Silence is Complicity - Racism has no place on Portland City Council
Jan 13, 2026
www.apanoactionfund.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Damn right we voted for this change 💪
This is a spot-on statement!
This is a spot-on statement!
Hey District 3 and 4 folks! Given today's Mercury article, good time as ever to support the progressive councilors we want to see remain on City Council, yeah? 🫡
If this is the type of representation you want to see on Portland City Council, consider donating to my campaign! Your first $25 are matched 10-1, and all candidates in Districts 3 and 4 are up for re-election in 2026.
January 14, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Hey District 3 and 4 folks! Given today's Mercury article, good time as ever to support the progressive councilors we want to see remain on City Council, yeah? 🫡
Reposted by Kate Violette
I want to explain why the messages published today matter. Not just because they’re offensive, but because they rely on very old racist tropes that are still used to undermine people of color (especially women) when we hold power. 🧵
The Mercury has obtained a series of images of group messages that show racist, sexist, and homophobic tropes used by a local developer and other local conservative political activists during a council president election. Readers may find this content offensive.
"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color
Messages obtained by the Mercury contain a slew of offensive tropes sent during a council president election
www.portlandmercury.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I want to explain why the messages published today matter. Not just because they’re offensive, but because they rely on very old racist tropes that are still used to undermine people of color (especially women) when we hold power. 🧵