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California votes 'no' on measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected Proposition 6, which sought to prohibit forced prison labor, reflecting challenges in voter education and campaign outreach.

Editorial: California voters rejected an anti-slavery measure to end forced prison labor. Now what?

California voters rejected a proposal to prohibit involuntary prison labor, challenging the morality of forced labor practices in corrections.

Transcript: Proposition 6 Would Abolish Involuntary Servitude in Prisons | KQED

Proposition 6 seeks to end involuntary servitude in California prisons by amending the state Constitution.

California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor in any form

California voters rejected a measure to ban forced labor, maintaining current exemptions that critics say exploit incarcerated individuals.

Prop. 6 supporters ask voters to end slavery in California. Isn't it already illegal?

Proposition 6 aims to remove involuntary servitude from California's Constitution, addressing slavery's lingering legacy.

No vote pulls ahead on Prop. 6, California's prison labor ballot measure, early results show

Proposition 6 aims to amend California's constitution to ban involuntary servitude in jails and prisons.

California votes 'no' on measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected Proposition 6, which sought to prohibit forced prison labor, reflecting challenges in voter education and campaign outreach.

Editorial: California voters rejected an anti-slavery measure to end forced prison labor. Now what?

California voters rejected a proposal to prohibit involuntary prison labor, challenging the morality of forced labor practices in corrections.

Transcript: Proposition 6 Would Abolish Involuntary Servitude in Prisons | KQED

Proposition 6 seeks to end involuntary servitude in California prisons by amending the state Constitution.

California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor in any form

California voters rejected a measure to ban forced labor, maintaining current exemptions that critics say exploit incarcerated individuals.

Prop. 6 supporters ask voters to end slavery in California. Isn't it already illegal?

Proposition 6 aims to remove involuntary servitude from California's Constitution, addressing slavery's lingering legacy.

No vote pulls ahead on Prop. 6, California's prison labor ballot measure, early results show

Proposition 6 aims to amend California's constitution to ban involuntary servitude in jails and prisons.
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I'm Incarcerated in California. Here's What Prop 6 Not Passing Means for People Like Me

California voters rejected Proposition 6, which aimed to eliminate slavery and involuntary servitude from the state's constitution, despite rising national momentum against it.

Passage Of Proposition 6 Could Change The Landscape Of California Prisons | KQED

Proposition 6 aims to end forced labor in California prisons, impacting wage discussions for incarcerated individuals.

Silver Taube: Proposition 6 would ban forced labor in jails and prisons - San Jose Spotlight

Proposition 6 aims to end forced labor in California's prisons, potentially providing inmates with minimum wage for voluntary work.

Editorial: No, California inmates should not be entitled to refuse to do chores in prison

Rejecting Proposition 6 is essential to maintain the principle of inmate labor as part of their punishment and reduce taxpayer burdens.

I'm Incarcerated in California. Here's What Prop 6 Not Passing Means for People Like Me

California voters rejected Proposition 6, which aimed to eliminate slavery and involuntary servitude from the state's constitution, despite rising national momentum against it.

Passage Of Proposition 6 Could Change The Landscape Of California Prisons | KQED

Proposition 6 aims to end forced labor in California prisons, impacting wage discussions for incarcerated individuals.

Silver Taube: Proposition 6 would ban forced labor in jails and prisons - San Jose Spotlight

Proposition 6 aims to end forced labor in California's prisons, potentially providing inmates with minimum wage for voluntary work.

Editorial: No, California inmates should not be entitled to refuse to do chores in prison

Rejecting Proposition 6 is essential to maintain the principle of inmate labor as part of their punishment and reduce taxpayer burdens.
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The Prison Rodeo at the Heart of Legal Enslavement

Angola Prison exemplifies legal slavery in the U.S., emphasizing the exploitation of incarcerated individuals through prison labor on its massive farmland.

Op-Ed: Why California Voters Should End Forced Prison Labor

Proposition 6 aims to abolish forced prison labor in California, addressing systemic injustices rooted in the 13th Amendment's loophole.

The Prison Rodeo at the Heart of Legal Enslavement

Angola Prison exemplifies legal slavery in the U.S., emphasizing the exploitation of incarcerated individuals through prison labor on its massive farmland.

Op-Ed: Why California Voters Should End Forced Prison Labor

Proposition 6 aims to abolish forced prison labor in California, addressing systemic injustices rooted in the 13th Amendment's loophole.
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Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Homeless Case | KQED

The Supreme Court is hearing a case on homeless camping restrictions.

From Walmart to Whole Foods, US prisoners are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands

Prison labor is used in the supply chains of major food companies and brands in the US.
Prisoners who refuse to work can face punishments such as solitary confinement or jeopardize their chances of parole.

US prison labor tied to some of the world's most popular food brands

Prison labor is linked to a wide range of products in supermarkets, including popular brands like Frosted Flakes and Coca-Cola
Prison labor disproportionately affects people of color, who face harsh conditions and are often denied worker protections
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Prisoners are suing Alabama over forced labor, calling it a 'form of slavery'

Current and former Alabama prisoners file a lawsuit alleging that the state's prison labor practices amount to a 'modern-day form of slavery.'
Plaintiffs argue that incarcerated individuals are forced to work for little or no pay, benefiting government entities and private businesses.

Lawsuit Alleges 'Modern-Day Slavery' In Alabama Prison System

Current and former prisoners in Alabama have filed a lawsuit arguing that the state's prison labor system is a form of slavery.
The lawsuit seeks to abolish the labor system and award damages to current and past prisoners.

Prisoners are suing Alabama over forced labor, calling it a 'form of slavery'

Current and former Alabama prisoners file a lawsuit alleging that the state's prison labor practices amount to a 'modern-day form of slavery.'
Plaintiffs argue that incarcerated individuals are forced to work for little or no pay, benefiting government entities and private businesses.

Lawsuit Alleges 'Modern-Day Slavery' In Alabama Prison System

Current and former prisoners in Alabama have filed a lawsuit arguing that the state's prison labor system is a form of slavery.
The lawsuit seeks to abolish the labor system and award damages to current and past prisoners.
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Prisoners Sue Alabama, Calling Prison Labor System a Form of Slavery'

A group of current and former prisoners in Alabama are suing the state, alleging that the prison labor system is a form of modern-day slavery.
The lawsuit alleges that incarcerated workers are denied parole to force them into prison work programs that generate millions of dollars in profits.

Why no concern at prisoners being paid just 50p an hour to work? | Brief letters

Reader questions lack of concern for British prisoners forced to work
Comment on the cost of keeping pandas in the UK versus funding food banks

A lawsuit alleges a U.S. company used forced labor in China

The lawsuit alleging forced prison labor in China by a U.S. company could impact global supply chains.

Florida loves prison labor': why most incarcerated people still work for free in the Sunshine state

Prisoners in a prison program called In2Work run by Aramark are making meals for other prisoners without receiving any payment.
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