Kathleen Davis
@kathleenedavis.bsky.social
Current: Freelance Writer, Editor, edit strategy. Persistent and others. Former: Deputy Editor at Fast Company and Host and creator of The New Way We Work podcast. Tough girl from a small town, brought up not to stay down.
100% of the posts I’ve seen offering help in the face of SNAP cuts have been from women. Women are more likely than men to donate to charity, and when they give, they give a larger % of their income than men. My latest for @thepersistent.bsky.social about mom mutual aid
When The Government Shutdown Came For SNAP, Women Stepped Up to Help
On Saturday, 42 million Americans are set to lose crucial food support. A grassroots mutual aid movement fueled by moms is springing into action.
www.thepersistent.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM
100% of the posts I’ve seen offering help in the face of SNAP cuts have been from women. Women are more likely than men to donate to charity, and when they give, they give a larger % of their income than men. My latest for @thepersistent.bsky.social about mom mutual aid
Today alone there have been no fewer than 10 posts in the mom groups I'm in asking for or offering food assistance for the impending EBT/SNAP benefits ending. Moms helping moms feed their kids while the government builds ballrooms and buys jets. just saying.
October 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Today alone there have been no fewer than 10 posts in the mom groups I'm in asking for or offering food assistance for the impending EBT/SNAP benefits ending. Moms helping moms feed their kids while the government builds ballrooms and buys jets. just saying.
Reposted by Kathleen Davis
Next week’s editors’ chat will feature @josiecox.bsky.social and @kathleenedavis.bsky.social talking live about all things hustle culture and burnout.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Next week’s editors’ chat will feature @josiecox.bsky.social and @kathleenedavis.bsky.social talking live about all things hustle culture and burnout.
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In all the (justified) uproar about the East Wing demolition @lizaboyd.bsky.social noted that the East Wing was the home of the Office of the First Lady and that by tearing it down, it's another of the administration's efforts to reduce the visibility of women across the board.
Trump Has Demolished a History of Work by First Ladies
The East Wing was the nation's symbolic heart.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
In all the (justified) uproar about the East Wing demolition @lizaboyd.bsky.social noted that the East Wing was the home of the Office of the First Lady and that by tearing it down, it's another of the administration's efforts to reduce the visibility of women across the board.
"It’s normal, I think, to sometimes hate your parents. And to slam doors, too." This article about when gentle parenting goes too far by @emmahaslett.bsky.social for @thepersistent.bsky.social is says what we are all thinking. www.thepersistent.com/gentle-paren...
Gentle Parenting is Gentle on Everyone But Mothers
It places a high value on children’s feelings, but not parents'.
www.thepersistent.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"It’s normal, I think, to sometimes hate your parents. And to slam doors, too." This article about when gentle parenting goes too far by @emmahaslett.bsky.social for @thepersistent.bsky.social is says what we are all thinking. www.thepersistent.com/gentle-paren...
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Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
“I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.” These stories show what happens when it’s the other way around. Great and necessary series
Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
Artists are losing work, wages, and hope as bosses and clients embrace AI
Visual artists, illustrators and graphic designers share their stories about how AI is being used to lower wages, degrade work and even replace it altogether, in this installment of AI Killed My Job.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.” These stories show what happens when it’s the other way around. Great and necessary series
'It is a five-alarm fire to see that the gender wage gap is widening for an unprecedented second year in a row.' www.thepersistent.com/gender-pay-g...
The Pay Gap Has Always Been Bad. Now It's Getting Worse.
For the first time in over half a century, the gender pay gap in the U.S. has widened over two consecutive years.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
'It is a five-alarm fire to see that the gender wage gap is widening for an unprecedented second year in a row.' www.thepersistent.com/gender-pay-g...
"Imagine you’ve just lost everything in a natural disaster and the response team can’t treat your injuries and are barely even allowed to speak to you—because you’re a woman. www.thepersistent.com/afghanistan-...
Taliban Rules Are Killing Female Earthquake Survivors.
Strict rules and a dearth of female medics means women are not getting the treatment they need.
www.thepersistent.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
"Imagine you’ve just lost everything in a natural disaster and the response team can’t treat your injuries and are barely even allowed to speak to you—because you’re a woman. www.thepersistent.com/afghanistan-...
My first piece in The Persistent looks at the mismatch between the school calendar and typical work schedules and how this year's RTO mandates have eliminated flexible work resulting in 212,000 women leaving the workforce since January.
www.thepersistent.com/school-calen...
www.thepersistent.com/school-calen...
Back to School Puts Working Moms in an Impossible Position.
The mismatch of days off between schools and workplaces is an annual puzzle. It’s moms who bear the brunt.
www.thepersistent.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
My first piece in The Persistent looks at the mismatch between the school calendar and typical work schedules and how this year's RTO mandates have eliminated flexible work resulting in 212,000 women leaving the workforce since January.
www.thepersistent.com/school-calen...
www.thepersistent.com/school-calen...
This story was such a wild ride. Amazing reporting from emails most journalists would usually delete.
They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling.
www.nytimes.com
June 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This story was such a wild ride. Amazing reporting from emails most journalists would usually delete.
"AI might be a good worker—and great for a company’s bottom line—but it’s the worst customer a company could ask for."
Michael Grothaus makes a point Andy Jassy might not have considered.
Michael Grothaus makes a point Andy Jassy might not have considered.
Who is going to shop at Amazon once AI takes all our jobs?
Tech CEOs have been fond of writing love letters about generative AI, but they never seem to address the grim economic implications.
www.fastcompany.com
June 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"AI might be a good worker—and great for a company’s bottom line—but it’s the worst customer a company could ask for."
Michael Grothaus makes a point Andy Jassy might not have considered.
Michael Grothaus makes a point Andy Jassy might not have considered.
For the past 5 years I've worked with @juliarherbst.bsky.social and others on a 1st of it's kind list of 50 Queer leaders across industries. This year's list Queer Changemakers, features some amazing people working for a better future. www.fastcompany.com/91333780/que...
Introducing Fast Company's Queer Changemakers
Meet eight LGBTQ+ leaders shaping business, tech, politics, culture, and beyond.
www.fastcompany.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
For the past 5 years I've worked with @juliarherbst.bsky.social and others on a 1st of it's kind list of 50 Queer leaders across industries. This year's list Queer Changemakers, features some amazing people working for a better future. www.fastcompany.com/91333780/que...
Well...not exactly the post I wanted to share as I start posting on this platform more...but here we are.
@kathleenedavis.bsky.social among the layoffs at @fastcompany.com: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/t...
June 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Well...not exactly the post I wanted to share as I start posting on this platform more...but here we are.
Today's Pressing Question is perhaps the biggest of all: How can I be happier?
There is no easy answer or quick fix. But there are a few things you can do to cultivate more moments of happiness in your daily life. Here are my thoughts:
There is no easy answer or quick fix. But there are a few things you can do to cultivate more moments of happiness in your daily life. Here are my thoughts:
How can I be happier?
Here are a few things you can do to cultivate more moments of happiness in your daily life.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Today's Pressing Question is perhaps the biggest of all: How can I be happier?
There is no easy answer or quick fix. But there are a few things you can do to cultivate more moments of happiness in your daily life. Here are my thoughts:
There is no easy answer or quick fix. But there are a few things you can do to cultivate more moments of happiness in your daily life. Here are my thoughts:
I am a firm no Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving person. BUT since Christmas music is everywhere I'll offer my first hot take of the season: "I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus" is a deeply problematic for several reasons.
November 26, 2024 at 8:03 PM
I am a firm no Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving person. BUT since Christmas music is everywhere I'll offer my first hot take of the season: "I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus" is a deeply problematic for several reasons.
Think of how much has happened since March 2020 when millions of employees started working from home. After over 4 years of an endless string of debates about if, how, and when employees should return to office (RTO) why are we STILL debating it? I offer a few thoughts:
Why are we still talking about return to office?
Bosses have been trying to make employees return to the office for years now. Why are we still having the same conversation?
www.fastcompany.com
November 25, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Think of how much has happened since March 2020 when millions of employees started working from home. After over 4 years of an endless string of debates about if, how, and when employees should return to office (RTO) why are we STILL debating it? I offer a few thoughts:
What if you think you are doing a great job and your manager disagrees?
This week's pressing question is about what you can do if you don't agree with your performance review.
Give it a read and tell me about a time you disagreed with your performance review and what you did.
This week's pressing question is about what you can do if you don't agree with your performance review.
Give it a read and tell me about a time you disagreed with your performance review and what you did.
What can I do if I disagree with my performance review?
Performance reviews can be frustrating. Here’s what you can do if you find yourself on the receiving end of a negative performance review.
www.fastcompany.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:47 PM
What if you think you are doing a great job and your manager disagrees?
This week's pressing question is about what you can do if you don't agree with your performance review.
Give it a read and tell me about a time you disagreed with your performance review and what you did.
This week's pressing question is about what you can do if you don't agree with your performance review.
Give it a read and tell me about a time you disagreed with your performance review and what you did.
Reposted by Kathleen Davis
Up over at @fastcompany.bsky.social today I wrote about Trump's attempts to push his top nominees through without a Senate vote.
www.fastcompany.com/91228802/rec...
www.fastcompany.com/91228802/rec...
What is a recess appointment? Trump could use this tactic to bypass approval for controversial picks like Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth
Trump wants to use the Constitution's Recess Appointment Clause to name Cabinet members without Senate confirmation, which could let him push through unpopular nominees.
www.fastcompany.com
November 15, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Up over at @fastcompany.bsky.social today I wrote about Trump's attempts to push his top nominees through without a Senate vote.
www.fastcompany.com/91228802/rec...
www.fastcompany.com/91228802/rec...
Reposted by Kathleen Davis
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November 12, 2024 at 8:16 PM
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Today's Pressing Questions is: How do I get people to respond to my emails?
By some estimates, the average office worker gets 120 emails a day.
Here's my advice on how to write an email that will get a response:
By some estimates, the average office worker gets 120 emails a day.
Here's my advice on how to write an email that will get a response:
How do I get people to respond to my emails?
This is how you rise above the spam and get someone to not only read your emails but also to actually write back.
www.fastcompany.com
November 13, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Today's Pressing Questions is: How do I get people to respond to my emails?
By some estimates, the average office worker gets 120 emails a day.
Here's my advice on how to write an email that will get a response:
By some estimates, the average office worker gets 120 emails a day.
Here's my advice on how to write an email that will get a response:
Starting from scratch. Help me find who to follow...so far the algorithm is mostly serving me pictures of mushrooms..which isn't the worst thing but also not the best news source
November 12, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Starting from scratch. Help me find who to follow...so far the algorithm is mostly serving me pictures of mushrooms..which isn't the worst thing but also not the best news source
One of many reasons why I left the site that shall not be named. Let's hope this platform is more vigilant in protecting users against hate speech, misinformation and conspiracy theories.
'Your body, my choice': Women face new surge of hate speech on X and TikTok following Trump's election victory
Posts have even surfaced on social media showing the phrase being chanted by boys at girls in schools.
www.fastcompany.com
November 12, 2024 at 7:08 PM
One of many reasons why I left the site that shall not be named. Let's hope this platform is more vigilant in protecting users against hate speech, misinformation and conspiracy theories.