Cat Winters / C. E. Winters
@catwintersbooks.bsky.social
Novelist, picture book author, poet, and playwright. Co-leader of the Oregon chapter of Authors Against Book Bans. she/her
Coming April 2026:
Don't Cry for the Wolves, a one-act play
HART Theatre, Hillsboro, OR
https://linktr.ee/catwinters
Coming April 2026:
Don't Cry for the Wolves, a one-act play
HART Theatre, Hillsboro, OR
https://linktr.ee/catwinters
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Authors Against Book Bans
Our Mission Statement We are Authors Against Book Bans. We, a coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators, stand united against the deeply unconstit...
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Do not wait for your books to be banned to join @authorsabb.bsky.social. Please stand up for our colleagues, our readers, and the freedom to read and write today.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
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I'm gonna be real-real here: Bookstore Romance Day may not happen in 2026. By this time of year, I've usually secured at least a handful of sponsors & their backing helps pay for things like newsletter services & Canva & Zoom & internet, all of which are needed for planning & off-season events.
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I'm gonna be real-real here: Bookstore Romance Day may not happen in 2026. By this time of year, I've usually secured at least a handful of sponsors & their backing helps pay for things like newsletter services & Canva & Zoom & internet, all of which are needed for planning & off-season events.
Oregon looked especially beautiful today.
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Oregon looked especially beautiful today.
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Please put the Working Families Party in your mouth. They did wonders with Mamdani’s campaign. We saw how quickly his rise to collective awareness was in less than six months.
We can do that too, people. Everywhere. We hold the power. Screw Establishment Dems. Their time is over. It’s our turn now.
We can do that too, people. Everywhere. We hold the power. Screw Establishment Dems. Their time is over. It’s our turn now.
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Please put the Working Families Party in your mouth. They did wonders with Mamdani’s campaign. We saw how quickly his rise to collective awareness was in less than six months.
We can do that too, people. Everywhere. We hold the power. Screw Establishment Dems. Their time is over. It’s our turn now.
We can do that too, people. Everywhere. We hold the power. Screw Establishment Dems. Their time is over. It’s our turn now.
Even if you have a job that offers healthcare in the U.S, you still might have to pay expensive monthly premiums to have that healthcare. Nowadays, employers typically only cover a portion of the cost. I don't think we talk enough about employer healthcare often being unaffordable for employees.
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Even if you have a job that offers healthcare in the U.S, you still might have to pay expensive monthly premiums to have that healthcare. Nowadays, employers typically only cover a portion of the cost. I don't think we talk enough about employer healthcare often being unaffordable for employees.
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Call now. You can use the @5calls.org app, they have a script for this.
Unless you're repped by @padilla.senate.gov, whose turned off his voicemail bc he doesn't care about his constituents.
Unless you're repped by @padilla.senate.gov, whose turned off his voicemail bc he doesn't care about his constituents.
Democrats are considering a Republican deal to reopen government with a promise of a later vote on extending health-care tax credits—but no guarantee.
One Democrat says it'd amount to "unconditional surrender that abandons the 24 million Americans whose health care premiums are about to double."
One Democrat says it'd amount to "unconditional surrender that abandons the 24 million Americans whose health care premiums are about to double."
Democrats Consider GOP Deal to Reopen Government, With Promise of Later Vote on ACA Subsidies
Democrats are considering a Republican offer to reopen the government with a promise of a later vote on extending ACA health-care tax credits.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Call now. You can use the @5calls.org app, they have a script for this.
Unless you're repped by @padilla.senate.gov, whose turned off his voicemail bc he doesn't care about his constituents.
Unless you're repped by @padilla.senate.gov, whose turned off his voicemail bc he doesn't care about his constituents.
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
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"The fedora, angled just so, is his homage to French Resistance hero Jean Moulin." 🥹
Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"The fedora, angled just so, is his homage to French Resistance hero Jean Moulin." 🥹
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Can't wait to moderate the conversation with authors Derrick Barnes & Jose Pimienta this Sat, Nov 8 at the Portland Book Festival. Gabbie (pictured with me) says unfortunately she won't see you there. She loves books but humans not so much 😹
@literary-arts.org #diversekidlit #mglit #pdxbookfest
@literary-arts.org #diversekidlit #mglit #pdxbookfest
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Can't wait to moderate the conversation with authors Derrick Barnes & Jose Pimienta this Sat, Nov 8 at the Portland Book Festival. Gabbie (pictured with me) says unfortunately she won't see you there. She loves books but humans not so much 😹
@literary-arts.org #diversekidlit #mglit #pdxbookfest
@literary-arts.org #diversekidlit #mglit #pdxbookfest
A teen here in Hillsboro, Oregon, started a GoFundMe to help families in the region impacted by ICE. You can hear his moving testimony from this week's city council meeting.
youtu.be/csMNG3yc8FY?...
gofund.me/9d5b9dbb2
youtu.be/csMNG3yc8FY?...
gofund.me/9d5b9dbb2
Hillsboro Teen's Plea I'm Scared for My Family's Life! 😱
YouTube video by HillsboroHerald
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 3:47 AM
A teen here in Hillsboro, Oregon, started a GoFundMe to help families in the region impacted by ICE. You can hear his moving testimony from this week's city council meeting.
youtu.be/csMNG3yc8FY?...
gofund.me/9d5b9dbb2
youtu.be/csMNG3yc8FY?...
gofund.me/9d5b9dbb2
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Earlier today, several North Portland schools were on lockdown as a result of immigration enforcement activities in the area.
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/11/portland-schools-go-on-lockdown-due-to-immigration-enforcement-activity.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/11/portland-schools-go-on-lockdown-due-to-immigration-enforcement-activity.html
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Earlier today, several North Portland schools were on lockdown as a result of immigration enforcement activities in the area.
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/11/portland-schools-go-on-lockdown-due-to-immigration-enforcement-activity.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/11/portland-schools-go-on-lockdown-due-to-immigration-enforcement-activity.html
The county where I live has declared a state of emergency due to ICE activity.
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Washington County declares emergency over increased ICE activity
Hillsboro, Washington County set aside a combined $400,000 to help communities impacted by immigration arrests.
www.opb.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The county where I live has declared a state of emergency due to ICE activity.
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to enforce its discriminatory passport policy while our lawsuit makes its way through the courts.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to enforce its discriminatory passport policy while our lawsuit makes its way through the courts.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
Fuck Trump and his stacked Supreme Court for continuously working to make people's lives miserable. Thank you to the ACLU for continuing to fight the anti-trans executive orders and today's Supreme Court ruling.
This fight isn't over. Our case challenging President Trump's executive order will still move forward.
In the meantime anyone who applies for a new, corrected, or replacement passport, or for a passport renewal, is at risk of having their passport issued bearing the sex they were assigned at birth.
In the meantime anyone who applies for a new, corrected, or replacement passport, or for a passport renewal, is at risk of having their passport issued bearing the sex they were assigned at birth.
November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Fuck Trump and his stacked Supreme Court for continuously working to make people's lives miserable. Thank you to the ACLU for continuing to fight the anti-trans executive orders and today's Supreme Court ruling.
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2/2 Many of these businesses may be struggling & yet they still find a way to do good for the community
When you start your holiday lists, support those that support your community.
When you start your holiday lists, support those that support your community.
November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
2/2 Many of these businesses may be struggling & yet they still find a way to do good for the community
When you start your holiday lists, support those that support your community.
When you start your holiday lists, support those that support your community.
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Look at who in your community is putting up food pantries and serving free meals no questions asked. It's certainly not large box corporate restaurants and retail establishments, but mom and pop restaurants, locally owned coffee shops, etc… 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Look at who in your community is putting up food pantries and serving free meals no questions asked. It's certainly not large box corporate restaurants and retail establishments, but mom and pop restaurants, locally owned coffee shops, etc… 1/2
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Hero!
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Hero!
I have been struggling to write longer works since 2020, but this play, written in both poetry and prose, reignited my love of writing the dark stories I'm known for. It's a reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood for our modern era, and I can't wait to dive into the work to bring it to the stage.
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I have been struggling to write longer works since 2020, but this play, written in both poetry and prose, reignited my love of writing the dark stories I'm known for. It's a reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood for our modern era, and I can't wait to dive into the work to bring it to the stage.
I'm thrilled to announce that HART Theatre in Hillsboro, Oregon, will be producing my one-act play, Don't Cry for the Wolves, as part of the citywide Fertile Ground Festival in April 2026! This production will mark my debut as a playwright. 🎭
More info:
www.catwinters.com/2025/11/comi...
More info:
www.catwinters.com/2025/11/comi...
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I'm thrilled to announce that HART Theatre in Hillsboro, Oregon, will be producing my one-act play, Don't Cry for the Wolves, as part of the citywide Fertile Ground Festival in April 2026! This production will mark my debut as a playwright. 🎭
More info:
www.catwinters.com/2025/11/comi...
More info:
www.catwinters.com/2025/11/comi...
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I can't keep the thread up, but suffice to say, PEOPLE VOTED TO PROTECT AND FUND LIBRARIES AND SO MANY SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS SUPPORTED PRO-EDUCATION, PRO-STUDENT CANDIDATES.
People showed up. They didn't just buy banned books. They VOTED.
And guess what?
Voting made a difference.
People showed up. They didn't just buy banned books. They VOTED.
And guess what?
Voting made a difference.
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I can't keep the thread up, but suffice to say, PEOPLE VOTED TO PROTECT AND FUND LIBRARIES AND SO MANY SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS SUPPORTED PRO-EDUCATION, PRO-STUDENT CANDIDATES.
People showed up. They didn't just buy banned books. They VOTED.
And guess what?
Voting made a difference.
People showed up. They didn't just buy banned books. They VOTED.
And guess what?
Voting made a difference.
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here is my story about how Zohran's focus on community amid the loneliness epidemic helped young people connect their politics to an organizing infrastructure, that interviewed ZM, and does not use the NYT's framing of "they don't know how to make friends" :-) and also ran 4 days before NYT's lol
Zohran Mamdani's Establishment-Fighting Campaign Built Community for Young People
“What Mamdani has done is not only inspire and mobilize young people, but he has exposed the establishment and some of their calcified views of participation and inclusion.”
www.teenvogue.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
here is my story about how Zohran's focus on community amid the loneliness epidemic helped young people connect their politics to an organizing infrastructure, that interviewed ZM, and does not use the NYT's framing of "they don't know how to make friends" :-) and also ran 4 days before NYT's lol
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The freedom to read picked up a lot of wins last night! So did support for local libraries! Thank you to everyone who worked on these races. When we pull together we win!
Pine-Richland Schools (PA), which have dealt with nonstop book and curriculum censorship, just saw its board flip over to progressive representation.
People
Don't
Want
Bigots
Overseeing
Education.
community.triblive.com/news/3913768
People
Don't
Want
Bigots
Overseeing
Education.
community.triblive.com/news/3913768
Challenger slate 'Together for PR' sweeps election for Pine-Richland School Board
community.triblive.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The freedom to read picked up a lot of wins last night! So did support for local libraries! Thank you to everyone who worked on these races. When we pull together we win!
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Republicans running anti-trans hatefests lost and Zohran Mamdani is a hugely vocal supporter of trans and other LGBTQ rights.
That is MASSIVELY important to look at and run on.
Roll around in all this & soak it in. This is the good shit, & it should be celebrated.
And then it should be Built on.
That is MASSIVELY important to look at and run on.
Roll around in all this & soak it in. This is the good shit, & it should be celebrated.
And then it should be Built on.
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Republicans running anti-trans hatefests lost and Zohran Mamdani is a hugely vocal supporter of trans and other LGBTQ rights.
That is MASSIVELY important to look at and run on.
Roll around in all this & soak it in. This is the good shit, & it should be celebrated.
And then it should be Built on.
That is MASSIVELY important to look at and run on.
Roll around in all this & soak it in. This is the good shit, & it should be celebrated.
And then it should be Built on.
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.