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The Rise of Child Labor in the United States
Child labor is a pressing issue that has resurfaced in the United States, raising serious concerns about the protection and rights of minors, as well as increasing opportunities for labor traffickers to exploit disenfranchised youth. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) shows a 14% rise in overall child
Unveiling Exploitative Practices in the Meat Industry
During the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers were recognized for their vital contributions to keeping our country running, spanning industries such as childcare, transportation, and the food industry. New research and investigations however, shed light on the grim reality faced by many workers, like those in meat processing and demonstrate how unethical companies used our countries
*What Does It Mean to Be American?
By: Eva Eakins Sriracha Chili Sauce – My Favorite All American Condiment My favorite all-American condiment is Sriracha. I put it on everything including pizza, sandwiches, noodles, and ice cream (Yes, you heard that correctly). But wait, didn’t you say, “All American”? Sriracha has become one of the quintessential condiments in American gastronomy, not only
*My Shiny Cooking Pot: A Transgender Trafficking Survivor’s Story
By: Anonymous Thirty years of captivity will not define me or diminish my light. It was my faith that gave me strength. Thinking, “God has a purpose for me.” I didn’t know what it was, but I knew my life wouldn’t end that way. People ask me why I waited that long but when you
Summary and Analysis of “An Exploratory Study of Labor Trafficking Among U.S. Citizen Victims”
By Maddie Lerum & Regina Bernadin When it comes to research studies on labor trafficking within the United States, a majority of existing research literature is focused on immigrant victims—those who come to the U.S. through legal channels (e.g., H2A/H2B visas) as well as undocumented immigrants. Though incredibly important populations to study, the experience of
*Brave is of Black Origin
By Max M. They knew too well that they faced segregation at home, yet they fought tooth and nail to bring revolution for everyone. They were celebrated for a moment, and despised for moments. Show me the color of bravery, and I am certain it is black. They walked, ran and slept in the streets
