Kate

Librarian. Union steward. Sometimes I use books as coasters. (she/her)

[Kate @kclayb]

Instagram ads feeling a little pointed today

[Kate @kclayb]

Some could make an argument that mocking this has a lil hint of misogyny and how you have to posture to be taken seriously around it, but that will not be me. (That said the Hockey For Her logo is… something)

[Kate @kclayb]

Not quote tweeting because I don’t want to actually Join Discourse but I think that Blue Jackets paint and sip event sounds cool and it’s fine to admit some women like craft nights and ugly wooden signs, AND hockey!!!

[Kate @kclayb]

And like they get to talk to the on-ice officials about making calls?? That’s rad and if Minnesota did that I might go. It’s not saying “this is what all women hockey fans like,” to offer an activity for people with different interests than are often offered here!

[Kate @kclayb]

Also had a nice time at the organized labor panel I was on and even narrowly managed to talk about how great unions are WITHOUT crying on the first day of my period?? Champion behavior.

[Kate @kclayb]

Had a nice time at the No Shame Reading panel this morning but at one point a presenter said “anything you can think of, it’s on AO3” and I immediately thought “OH no one on this panel has been in the small fandom trenches”

[Angela Rockford @angie_goodwood]

Lol the way he opened the door to stop her lying and then immediately closed it.

[Kate @kclayb]

Look I hold back a lot of wedding planning tweets but the other day I finished assembling my veil and I walked into the room to show it off and was greeted with “ooh, it’s a ghOoOost!!”

[puppy enjoyer @BokononsProphet]

This is dismissive of real criticisms her constituents have of her.

No one is arguing that her life experiences don’t give her better insight into issues. The argument is that she has failed to create real change and has allied herself with people who do not want change

[Read Raising Expectations (and Raising Hell) @JPHilllllll]

Download the app Libby for free. Put in your library card. Every audio book at the library is now free. Unlimited hours, too.

[Kate @kclayb]

It’s the slightly out of breath “hey” for me

[Ever Bless @bannedyoangel]

I’m wheezing laughing

[Kate @kclayb]

@halfjig It is time!!

[Kate @kclayb]

Was considering making my account public again but legitimately can’t figure out how in the current ~X~ settings so! Easy choice I guess?

[Jenny Hunter @jennyhunterdc]

I wrote for @Slate about why now is the best time in decades to form a union. If you've ever thought about unionizing, or even if you haven't, maybe give it a shot now! (And check out my article and this little 🧵) 1/x https://t.co/UVtpAO30nx

[nae @euphorixa]

y’all have no respect for the ppl who make your life easier. the person making your morning coffee deserves a livable wage. the person stocking the groceries you buy deserves a livable wage. the person cleaning the restrooms in the office you work at deserves a livable wage.

[Stacey Burns @WentRogue]

You cannot be serious. How on earth can you read this and believe it’s either thoughtful or well-written? It’s a vapid, simplistic, and cruel “hey, I’ve got a brilliant idea” response to the result of decades of policy choices.

[trash jones @jzux]

i shouldn’t have to go to work if it’s rainy. i should get to stare out the window all day like a cat

[Kate @kclayb]

@KathleenKalk

[Kate @kclayb]

“We had no e-board, so I said fuck it, I’ll run.”—the president of local 607 really captures the union experience

[Kate @kclayb]

This is now a very hair-focused twitter page

[Kate @kclayb]

True Life MTV: I met up with a stranger and after parting ways saw in a window reflection that my bangs had looked weird the whole time :(