Kate Violette
@kateviolette.com
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.
✍️ Blog at my username!
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🏳️🌈 they (🇬🇧), elle (🇫🇷)
Currently in Portland OR. Always a Mainer.
✍️ Blog at my username!
📊 @healthlog.kateviolette.com
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Kate Violette
@kateviolette.com
· Nov 3
I have big Cradle Catholic With A Mathematics Degree energy
Reposted by Kate Violette
If you are safe wasting their time, please waste their time
January 12, 2026 at 12:21 AM
If you are safe wasting their time, please waste their time
well well well
if it isn't the exact shit we said was gonna happen all along
if it isn't the exact shit we said was gonna happen all along
Google is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant.
Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Google is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant.
bit.ly
January 12, 2026 at 12:07 AM
well well well
if it isn't the exact shit we said was gonna happen all along
if it isn't the exact shit we said was gonna happen all along
Reposted by Kate Violette
Grok is a hypermediated terrorism tool for influencing and disintegrating civil society
Some Grok users, mostly men, began to demand to see bruising on the bodies of the women, and for blood to be added to the images. Requests to show women tied up and gagged were instantly granted.
‘Add blood, forced smile’:
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
‘Add blood, forced smile’:
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
‘Add blood, forced smile’: how Grok’s nudification tool went viral
The ‘put her in a bikini’ trend rapidly evolved into hundreds of thousands of requests to strip clothes from photos of women, horrifying those targeted
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Grok is a hypermediated terrorism tool for influencing and disintegrating civil society
Maybe it's bc I'm bi & lucky enough to have options but like, do men not understand how cursed cultural phenomena like this makes us* not want to be intimate even w/ good-hearted men?
(* I don't id as a woman, I'm nonbinary, but I know I'm supposed to know I'm still part of the targeted group here)
(* I don't id as a woman, I'm nonbinary, but I know I'm supposed to know I'm still part of the targeted group here)
Some Grok users, mostly men, began to demand to see bruising on the bodies of the women, and for blood to be added to the images. Requests to show women tied up and gagged were instantly granted.
‘Add blood, forced smile’:
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
‘Add blood, forced smile’:
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
‘Add blood, forced smile’: how Grok’s nudification tool went viral
The ‘put her in a bikini’ trend rapidly evolved into hundreds of thousands of requests to strip clothes from photos of women, horrifying those targeted
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Maybe it's bc I'm bi & lucky enough to have options but like, do men not understand how cursed cultural phenomena like this makes us* not want to be intimate even w/ good-hearted men?
(* I don't id as a woman, I'm nonbinary, but I know I'm supposed to know I'm still part of the targeted group here)
(* I don't id as a woman, I'm nonbinary, but I know I'm supposed to know I'm still part of the targeted group here)
"if they want me gone they're gonna have to come do it themselves" is truly the only thing that's kept me going during many dark and seemingly hopeless nights of my illness
your very existence is troubling, enraging, and distracting as hell for some of the shittiest people on earth so no, i’m afraid you may not kill yourself rn
January 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
"if they want me gone they're gonna have to come do it themselves" is truly the only thing that's kept me going during many dark and seemingly hopeless nights of my illness
"Never let anyone tell you that progress needs to be slow"
shout this from the rooftops!!
shout this from the rooftops!!
On day 8 of our Administration, @governor.ny.gov and I announced the beginning of universal childcare in NYC. No longer will New Yorkers be forced to choose between starting a family and continuing to live in the city they love. This only happened because of you.
January 11, 2026 at 4:38 AM
"Never let anyone tell you that progress needs to be slow"
shout this from the rooftops!!
shout this from the rooftops!!
Reposted by Kate Violette
Today:
Tomorrow at 4pm, our community is gathering to hold a vigil for all those who have been harmed and killed by ICE and Border Patrol.
Join us at Terry Schrunk Plaza to grieve for the victims and organize in solidarity with our immigrant, refugee, and asylee communities.
Join us at Terry Schrunk Plaza to grieve for the victims and organize in solidarity with our immigrant, refugee, and asylee communities.
January 10, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Today:
It boils my blood that state-sanctioned criminals can misuse force like this and protestors can't return it
ICE cowards wouldn't be doing any of this if it were a fair fight, they'd be running away with their tails between their legs if they could get treated the same as they treat others
ICE cowards wouldn't be doing any of this if it were a fair fight, they'd be running away with their tails between their legs if they could get treated the same as they treat others
January 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
It boils my blood that state-sanctioned criminals can misuse force like this and protestors can't return it
ICE cowards wouldn't be doing any of this if it were a fair fight, they'd be running away with their tails between their legs if they could get treated the same as they treat others
ICE cowards wouldn't be doing any of this if it were a fair fight, they'd be running away with their tails between their legs if they could get treated the same as they treat others
The marketing is objectively ridiculous but I checked out the ingredients and honestly if I didn't have to worry about unknown "natural flavors" kicking my MCAS in the face, I'd try it
it’s an actual thing and this is a screen shot from the website: eatmancereal.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The marketing is objectively ridiculous but I checked out the ingredients and honestly if I didn't have to worry about unknown "natural flavors" kicking my MCAS in the face, I'd try it
Reposted by Kate Violette
Honey what’s wrong you’ve barely touched your Cream of Meat
January 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Honey what’s wrong you’ve barely touched your Cream of Meat
Reposted by Kate Violette
Grape Nuts has nuts in its name you babies.
Grape Nuts also does not give a damn what gender you are. It's got stuff to do and would appreciate another pair of hands.
Grape Nuts also does not give a damn what gender you are. It's got stuff to do and would appreciate another pair of hands.
January 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Grape Nuts has nuts in its name you babies.
Grape Nuts also does not give a damn what gender you are. It's got stuff to do and would appreciate another pair of hands.
Grape Nuts also does not give a damn what gender you are. It's got stuff to do and would appreciate another pair of hands.
even at 1/5 dose it *really* took the edge off my symptoms holy moly 😮
I'm gonna keep experimenting with the dose and probably take it during the day, too
I'm gonna keep experimenting with the dose and probably take it during the day, too
Ok, tonight's "will this stop the new onset, literally nightly MCAS terrors[1]" experiment: Chinese skullcap
[1] y'all I do not use this word lightly 😮💨 experiencing 5 mins instead an MCAS attack of mine would demonstrate this
[1] y'all I do not use this word lightly 😮💨 experiencing 5 mins instead an MCAS attack of mine would demonstrate this
January 10, 2026 at 5:40 PM
even at 1/5 dose it *really* took the edge off my symptoms holy moly 😮
I'm gonna keep experimenting with the dose and probably take it during the day, too
I'm gonna keep experimenting with the dose and probably take it during the day, too
Ok, tonight's "will this stop the new onset, literally nightly MCAS terrors[1]" experiment: Chinese skullcap
[1] y'all I do not use this word lightly 😮💨 experiencing 5 mins instead an MCAS attack of mine would demonstrate this
[1] y'all I do not use this word lightly 😮💨 experiencing 5 mins instead an MCAS attack of mine would demonstrate this
January 10, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Ok, tonight's "will this stop the new onset, literally nightly MCAS terrors[1]" experiment: Chinese skullcap
[1] y'all I do not use this word lightly 😮💨 experiencing 5 mins instead an MCAS attack of mine would demonstrate this
[1] y'all I do not use this word lightly 😮💨 experiencing 5 mins instead an MCAS attack of mine would demonstrate this
The Arboretum is one of my favorite places in all of Portland.
I moved back in 2021, and have needed to go sit there and have a good cry for 5 long years. I just haven't been well enough to spend the energy on such an outing.
I'm not sure if I have the energy today, but it's at least close enough.
I moved back in 2021, and have needed to go sit there and have a good cry for 5 long years. I just haven't been well enough to spend the energy on such an outing.
I'm not sure if I have the energy today, but it's at least close enough.
January 9, 2026 at 10:32 PM
The Arboretum is one of my favorite places in all of Portland.
I moved back in 2021, and have needed to go sit there and have a good cry for 5 long years. I just haven't been well enough to spend the energy on such an outing.
I'm not sure if I have the energy today, but it's at least close enough.
I moved back in 2021, and have needed to go sit there and have a good cry for 5 long years. I just haven't been well enough to spend the energy on such an outing.
I'm not sure if I have the energy today, but it's at least close enough.
Reposted by Kate Violette
Another world is possible.
January 9, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Another world is possible.
Everyone thinks they'd be living your illness more perfectly than you if they were in your shoes
I could use some hugs from my fellow sick folks who understand having to deal with this misplaced judgement 😔
I could use some hugs from my fellow sick folks who understand having to deal with this misplaced judgement 😔
January 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Everyone thinks they'd be living your illness more perfectly than you if they were in your shoes
I could use some hugs from my fellow sick folks who understand having to deal with this misplaced judgement 😔
I could use some hugs from my fellow sick folks who understand having to deal with this misplaced judgement 😔
A little boost for the mid-day crowd: deadline is today!
(The form said at 10p Pacific Time)
(The form said at 10p Pacific Time)
Reminder for single covid cautious folks: tomorrow (Friday Jan 9!) is the last day to get your Illuminate profile submitted!
(I'm not affiliated with them, I just want our community to build political power by getting our cozy needs met. The horrors persist and snuggles will help us also persist.)
(I'm not affiliated with them, I just want our community to build political power by getting our cozy needs met. The horrors persist and snuggles will help us also persist.)
January 9, 2026 at 7:34 PM
A little boost for the mid-day crowd: deadline is today!
(The form said at 10p Pacific Time)
(The form said at 10p Pacific Time)
Reposted by Kate Violette
re-upping this.
guys, please don't directly embed the snuff video into the timeline what the FUCK is wrong with you all
January 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
re-upping this.
as always, tired of having to be my own tiny ER department, my own triage nurse and doctor all rolled into one.
I haven't gotten a break in like a week running now, of being jolted awake by seriously bad symptoms and having to scramble to check my vitals and decide what to do about it
I haven't gotten a break in like a week running now, of being jolted awake by seriously bad symptoms and having to scramble to check my vitals and decide what to do about it
January 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM
as always, tired of having to be my own tiny ER department, my own triage nurse and doctor all rolled into one.
I haven't gotten a break in like a week running now, of being jolted awake by seriously bad symptoms and having to scramble to check my vitals and decide what to do about it
I haven't gotten a break in like a week running now, of being jolted awake by seriously bad symptoms and having to scramble to check my vitals and decide what to do about it
Reminder for single covid cautious folks: tomorrow (Friday Jan 9!) is the last day to get your Illuminate profile submitted!
(I'm not affiliated with them, I just want our community to build political power by getting our cozy needs met. The horrors persist and snuggles will help us also persist.)
(I'm not affiliated with them, I just want our community to build political power by getting our cozy needs met. The horrors persist and snuggles will help us also persist.)
January 9, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Reminder for single covid cautious folks: tomorrow (Friday Jan 9!) is the last day to get your Illuminate profile submitted!
(I'm not affiliated with them, I just want our community to build political power by getting our cozy needs met. The horrors persist and snuggles will help us also persist.)
(I'm not affiliated with them, I just want our community to build political power by getting our cozy needs met. The horrors persist and snuggles will help us also persist.)
BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today.
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
January 9, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Reposted by Kate Violette
hey so like we all agree that our AG Dan Rayfield is awesome right!? that man knows how to MEET THE MOMENT. 😍✊🏾🔥
January 9, 2026 at 6:41 AM
hey so like we all agree that our AG Dan Rayfield is awesome right!? that man knows how to MEET THE MOMENT. 😍✊🏾🔥
Reposted by Kate Violette
People Magazine is incredibly clear eyed about ICE being a terrorist organization. I’ll probably buy a subscription because of it:
January 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
People Magazine is incredibly clear eyed about ICE being a terrorist organization. I’ll probably buy a subscription because of it:
Reposted by Kate Violette
"During the evening, as some children ran down 146th Ave playing with sticks, a woman stepped out of her apartment and told them not to speak to each other in Spanish, and not to open the door if anyone came to their apartment."
This story has been updated throughout the day/eve (and will continue to be!). Follow for updates on the feds' shooting of of two Portlanders this afternoon -- and related protests and lawmakers response.
Mayor Keith Wilson calls on ICE ‘to halt all operations in Portland’ after federal law enforcement shooting
Two people were shot Thursday by federal officers in East Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The two people who were shot have been transported to local hospitals. Their condition was ...
www.opb.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:39 AM
"During the evening, as some children ran down 146th Ave playing with sticks, a woman stepped out of her apartment and told them not to speak to each other in Spanish, and not to open the door if anyone came to their apartment."
Really sucks to read DHS lies being regurgitated in international news (the alleged gang member thing, which we all know is probably bullshit)
Deux blessés dans une fusillade à Portland impliquant des agents fédéraux
Deux blessés dans une fusillade à Portland impliquant des agents fédéraux
Alors que l’état des victimes, un homme et une femme, reste inconnu, cette nouvelle fusillade impliquant des agents fédéraux survient au lendemain de la mort d’une femme de 37 ans, tuée par un agent de la police de l’immigration à Minneapolis.
www.lemonde.fr
January 9, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Really sucks to read DHS lies being regurgitated in international news (the alleged gang member thing, which we all know is probably bullshit)