Jay Thatcher
@jthatch.bsky.social
Quaker. Teacher of cycling skills. Sport officiant. On the board with
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westernfriend.bsky.social. he, him, our.
It's the best prize Trump's money could buy.
December 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It's the best prize Trump's money could buy.
... and kept unsure of their status to prevent any justice in their pay or working conditions. While hopeful for eventual resolution, I am thoroughly disgusted by the current administration's changes. 4/4
References:
minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/05/r...
minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/21/r...
References:
minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/05/r...
minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/21/r...
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
... and kept unsure of their status to prevent any justice in their pay or working conditions. While hopeful for eventual resolution, I am thoroughly disgusted by the current administration's changes. 4/4
References:
minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/05/r...
minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/21/r...
References:
minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/05/r...
minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/21/r...
"... rate is $11.09 for unskilled workers compared with $16.16 last year. In California, the rate is $13.45 ... compared with $19.97 last year."
That cut of over 30% seems to be the same tune sounded by our years with a dysfunctional immigration system. The workers are placed on the margins... 3/
That cut of over 30% seems to be the same tune sounded by our years with a dysfunctional immigration system. The workers are placed on the margins... 3/
More industries want Trump’s help hiring immigrant labor after farms get a break • Minnesota Reformer
As food prices remain high, the Trump administration has made it easier for farmers to hire foreign guest workers and to pay them less. Now, other industries with large immigrant workforces also are a...
minnesotareformer.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"... rate is $11.09 for unskilled workers compared with $16.16 last year. In California, the rate is $13.45 ... compared with $19.97 last year."
That cut of over 30% seems to be the same tune sounded by our years with a dysfunctional immigration system. The workers are placed on the margins... 3/
That cut of over 30% seems to be the same tune sounded by our years with a dysfunctional immigration system. The workers are placed on the margins... 3/
... attempt at a system that wages be fair for workers. They are NOT under the new H-2A rule for ag workers which, "includes new hourly wage guidelines that ... are lower than previous wages, and allows employers to charge workers for housing that used to be free. In North Carolina ... the new... 2/
More industries want Trump’s help hiring immigrant labor after farms get a break • Minnesota Reformer
As food prices remain high, the Trump administration has made it easier for farmers to hire foreign guest workers and to pay them less. Now, other industries with large immigrant workforces also are a...
minnesotareformer.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
... attempt at a system that wages be fair for workers. They are NOT under the new H-2A rule for ag workers which, "includes new hourly wage guidelines that ... are lower than previous wages, and allows employers to charge workers for housing that used to be free. In North Carolina ... the new... 2/
I am hopeful, along with Pia Orrenius, a labor economist for the Fed that this may lead to "comprehensive immigration reform. Where is there a scarcity of workers and how do we address those legally instead of illegally?"
It will be *essential* to the morality and the sustainability of any ... 1/
It will be *essential* to the morality and the sustainability of any ... 1/
Trump allows more foreign ag workers, eases off ICE raids on farms • Minnesota Reformer
In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. At the same time, U.S. Imm...
minnesotareformer.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I am hopeful, along with Pia Orrenius, a labor economist for the Fed that this may lead to "comprehensive immigration reform. Where is there a scarcity of workers and how do we address those legally instead of illegally?"
It will be *essential* to the morality and the sustainability of any ... 1/
It will be *essential* to the morality and the sustainability of any ... 1/
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a frog!
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a frog!
'... the ocean of darkness. And in that also I saw the infinite love of God; and I had great openings.'
-George Fox, Journal, 1647
I think maybe Fox had read Isaiah. Interesting that Isaiah saw knowledge of God as flowing over, and Fox saw love of God.
2/
-George Fox, Journal, 1647
I think maybe Fox had read Isaiah. Interesting that Isaiah saw knowledge of God as flowing over, and Fox saw love of God.
2/
December 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
'... the ocean of darkness. And in that also I saw the infinite love of God; and I had great openings.'
-George Fox, Journal, 1647
I think maybe Fox had read Isaiah. Interesting that Isaiah saw knowledge of God as flowing over, and Fox saw love of God.
2/
-George Fox, Journal, 1647
I think maybe Fox had read Isaiah. Interesting that Isaiah saw knowledge of God as flowing over, and Fox saw love of God.
2/
My life is better because of Afghan immigrants, refugees that I've known and love.
December 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My life is better because of Afghan immigrants, refugees that I've known and love.
fox
praying mantis
black bear
bobcat
mosquito
praying mantis
black bear
bobcat
mosquito
November 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
fox
praying mantis
black bear
bobcat
mosquito
praying mantis
black bear
bobcat
mosquito
map of Westmoreland
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
map of Westmoreland
separate preachers
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
separate preachers
experienced people
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
experienced people
Reposted by Jay Thatcher
International Ride of Silence Wednesday 5/20, 7:00 PM local time, Worldwide, Always the 3rd Wednesday of May. www.rideofsilence.org
::Ride of Silence:: Home - '0 words spoken - A million
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
International Ride of Silence Wednesday 5/20, 7:00 PM local time, Worldwide, Always the 3rd Wednesday of May. www.rideofsilence.org