James Willem
@willempa.bsky.social
Employment and labor lawyer posting about the law and Pennsylvania courts. Formerly legal aid. KNVB fan. Allentown, by way of Boston, DC, Gujarat, New Haven, and Chicago, but Berkshires at heart.
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WBEZ/Sun-Times are crowd-sourcing a map of ICE raids.
Put aside what they’re doing and to whom and why.
The fact that the people of an American city, including the mayor and governor, have to guess where Federal agents are operating, is itself insane.
interactive.wbez.org/uploader/en/
Put aside what they’re doing and to whom and why.
The fact that the people of an American city, including the mayor and governor, have to guess where Federal agents are operating, is itself insane.
interactive.wbez.org/uploader/en/
October 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
WBEZ/Sun-Times are crowd-sourcing a map of ICE raids.
Put aside what they’re doing and to whom and why.
The fact that the people of an American city, including the mayor and governor, have to guess where Federal agents are operating, is itself insane.
interactive.wbez.org/uploader/en/
Put aside what they’re doing and to whom and why.
The fact that the people of an American city, including the mayor and governor, have to guess where Federal agents are operating, is itself insane.
interactive.wbez.org/uploader/en/
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At least 12 people were killed and 27 others wounded in an explosion in Islamabad, Pakistan, officials said, a day after a similar incident in neighboring India killed at least eight people. Read more: nyti.ms/3WQcgGb
November 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
At least 12 people were killed and 27 others wounded in an explosion in Islamabad, Pakistan, officials said, a day after a similar incident in neighboring India killed at least eight people. Read more: nyti.ms/3WQcgGb
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Democrats may sacrifice climate program to break Pennsylvania's budget impasse https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/11/pennsylvania-rggi-exit-budget-deal-shapiro-democrats-capitol/
Shapiro considers RGGI exit to end PA budget impasse
Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a key climate change program, has been tied up in litigation for years.
www.spotlightpa.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Democrats may sacrifice climate program to break Pennsylvania's budget impasse https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/11/pennsylvania-rggi-exit-budget-deal-shapiro-democrats-capitol/
Still waiting for decisions on critical cases involving abortion rights, climate change, and criminal justice
Climate change, mail ballot cases pending in PA courts
The state Supreme Court often has the final say on major policy decisions that affect virtually every Pennsylvanian.
www.spotlightpa.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Still waiting for decisions on critical cases involving abortion rights, climate change, and criminal justice
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The NYT’s investigation into deceased organ donation sparked outrage—and a government probe.
But new commentary argues the paper got key facts wrong.
More on that, plus repugnant trades and animal ethics, in this week’s recap:
👉 open.substack.com/pub/kimberly...
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But new commentary argues the paper got key facts wrong.
More on that, plus repugnant trades and animal ethics, in this week’s recap:
👉 open.substack.com/pub/kimberly...
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Weekly Recap
Thoughts on taboo trades, repugnant markets, and academia this week
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The NYT’s investigation into deceased organ donation sparked outrage—and a government probe.
But new commentary argues the paper got key facts wrong.
More on that, plus repugnant trades and animal ethics, in this week’s recap:
👉 open.substack.com/pub/kimberly...
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But new commentary argues the paper got key facts wrong.
More on that, plus repugnant trades and animal ethics, in this week’s recap:
👉 open.substack.com/pub/kimberly...
⸻
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Sorry, is the premise here that James Bond is supposed to have a continuous canonical storyline where he has a career as an active service secret agent from 1951 to present? 😂
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Sorry, is the premise here that James Bond is supposed to have a continuous canonical storyline where he has a career as an active service secret agent from 1951 to present? 😂
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It has been enormously difficult to see our members at American Families United go through forced family separation. Here's the story of Jenni and her husband. "Mexican father, reflecting a trend, leaves family of 19 years and self-deports due to threat of arrest."
abcnews.go.com/US/mexican-f...
abcnews.go.com/US/mexican-f...
Mexican father, reflecting a trend, leaves family of 19 years and self-deports due to threat of arrest
Fidel Rivera, a husband and father who has been in the U.S. for 30 years, is one of thousands of undocumented migrants who have self-deported due to the threat of arrest.
abcnews.go.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It has been enormously difficult to see our members at American Families United go through forced family separation. Here's the story of Jenni and her husband. "Mexican father, reflecting a trend, leaves family of 19 years and self-deports due to threat of arrest."
abcnews.go.com/US/mexican-f...
abcnews.go.com/US/mexican-f...
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Ons Jabeur announced on Instagram that she and her husband are expecting a baby boy in April!
(And she's already getting lots of love from her coworkers!)
(And she's already getting lots of love from her coworkers!)
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ons Jabeur announced on Instagram that she and her husband are expecting a baby boy in April!
(And she's already getting lots of love from her coworkers!)
(And she's already getting lots of love from her coworkers!)
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HUGE NEWS: @pghguild.com members at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have won!
For 3 years, workers showed incredible solidarity and strength in the face of relentless and gross union-busting. Now, a court has ordered their contract restored. https://bit.ly/484XIc6
For 3 years, workers showed incredible solidarity and strength in the face of relentless and gross union-busting. Now, a court has ordered their contract restored. https://bit.ly/484XIc6
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
HUGE NEWS: @pghguild.com members at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have won!
For 3 years, workers showed incredible solidarity and strength in the face of relentless and gross union-busting. Now, a court has ordered their contract restored. https://bit.ly/484XIc6
For 3 years, workers showed incredible solidarity and strength in the face of relentless and gross union-busting. Now, a court has ordered their contract restored. https://bit.ly/484XIc6
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UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
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Today the Supreme Court heard a very, very technical case about whether a government contractors (in this case, private prison company GEO Group) should get essentially qualified immunity for contractors (I'm oversimplifying). The answer, it seems, will be no.
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
Justices Doubt Timing of Immunity Appeal in GEO Wage Case (1)
Several US Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of GEO Group Inc.’s argument that it can immediately appeal a lower court’s rejection of its immunity defense to escape forced labor claims from im...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Today the Supreme Court heard a very, very technical case about whether a government contractors (in this case, private prison company GEO Group) should get essentially qualified immunity for contractors (I'm oversimplifying). The answer, it seems, will be no.
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
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LEAD CHANGE: Katie Wilson is now ahead of Mayor Harrell by... 91 votes.
That's out of ≈270K!
Seattle counted roughly 39K ballots today, & they broke in favor of Wilson by 11.4%, erasing the entirety of the incumbent's lead.
That's out of ≈270K!
Seattle counted roughly 39K ballots today, & they broke in favor of Wilson by 11.4%, erasing the entirety of the incumbent's lead.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
LEAD CHANGE: Katie Wilson is now ahead of Mayor Harrell by... 91 votes.
That's out of ≈270K!
Seattle counted roughly 39K ballots today, & they broke in favor of Wilson by 11.4%, erasing the entirety of the incumbent's lead.
That's out of ≈270K!
Seattle counted roughly 39K ballots today, & they broke in favor of Wilson by 11.4%, erasing the entirety of the incumbent's lead.
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News: Senate reaches agreement to finish funding deal TONIGHT
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
News: Senate reaches agreement to finish funding deal TONIGHT
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Many feel betrayal and frustration, and the feelings are hot right now.
I get it. I have my own feelings.
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I get it. I have my own feelings.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Many feel betrayal and frustration, and the feelings are hot right now.
I get it. I have my own feelings.
🧵
I get it. I have my own feelings.
🧵
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THANK YOU to everyone who attended Fulci Fest at the Gap Theatre over the weekend! The energy and love for Fulci made it an unforgettable celebration of horror and community and it’s you, the fans who keep it thriving!
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who attended Fulci Fest at the Gap Theatre over the weekend! The energy and love for Fulci made it an unforgettable celebration of horror and community and it’s you, the fans who keep it thriving!
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🚨BREAKING: STRIKERS WIN!
The order affirms what we’ve said all along: The PG’s lawless union-busting cannot stand. We made sure it didn’t. We’re taking back what they stole from us. We won this strike.
The order affirms what we’ve said all along: The PG’s lawless union-busting cannot stand. We made sure it didn’t. We’re taking back what they stole from us. We won this strike.
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🚨BREAKING: STRIKERS WIN!
The order affirms what we’ve said all along: The PG’s lawless union-busting cannot stand. We made sure it didn’t. We’re taking back what they stole from us. We won this strike.
The order affirms what we’ve said all along: The PG’s lawless union-busting cannot stand. We made sure it didn’t. We’re taking back what they stole from us. We won this strike.
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ALLENTOWN - Learn more at www.apscuf.org/nov7rally.
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 AM
ALLENTOWN - Learn more at www.apscuf.org/nov7rally.
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Today is the day! Looking forward to standing up for higher ed across the state! Details: www.apscuf.org/nov7rally
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Today is the day! Looking forward to standing up for higher ed across the state! Details: www.apscuf.org/nov7rally
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FIFA is selling parking spots near 2026 World Cup stadiums for between $75 & $175 per spot & per gameday.
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
More from @henrybushnell.bsky.social ⤵️
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
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FIFA’s next 2026 World Cup cash cow: Exorbitant parking prices
If you're paying to park at 2026 World Cup matches it'll cost you more than some match tickets at previous editions of the tournament
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
FIFA is selling parking spots near 2026 World Cup stadiums for between $75 & $175 per spot & per gameday.
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
More from @henrybushnell.bsky.social ⤵️
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
More from @henrybushnell.bsky.social ⤵️
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I keep alternating between shock, tears, and joy.
We fucking did it. We won.
We fucking did it. We won.
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I keep alternating between shock, tears, and joy.
We fucking did it. We won.
We fucking did it. We won.
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NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
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incredibly funny that Joyce Carol Oates owned Musk so hard he's started trying to post like a regular person with normal interests
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
incredibly funny that Joyce Carol Oates owned Musk so hard he's started trying to post like a regular person with normal interests