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Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice

California employs nearly 800 incarcerated individuals as firefighters to combat wildfires, though the practice raises ethical concerns about exploitation and pay.

$10.24 a day to risk their lives and a lot of pride: incarcerated LA firefighters speak out

Incarcerated firefighters play a crucial role in battling devastating wildfires in California, highlighting the controversial reliance on prison labor.

The extreme conditions faced by these firefighters are emotionally challenging and physically demanding.

How you can help the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A. wildfires

California's wildfires rely heavily on low-paid incarcerated firefighters, prompting ethical debates regarding their compensation and labor.

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition is fundraising to support and provide essential supplies and scholarships for these incarcerated firefighters.

Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are battling the LA fires, with some earning $27 for a 24-hour shift

Incarcerated firefighters significantly contribute to firefighting efforts in California, earning far less than the state's minimum wage.

Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice

California employs nearly 800 incarcerated individuals as firefighters to combat wildfires, though the practice raises ethical concerns about exploitation and pay.

$10.24 a day to risk their lives and a lot of pride: incarcerated LA firefighters speak out

Incarcerated firefighters play a crucial role in battling devastating wildfires in California, highlighting the controversial reliance on prison labor.

The extreme conditions faced by these firefighters are emotionally challenging and physically demanding.

How you can help the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A. wildfires

California's wildfires rely heavily on low-paid incarcerated firefighters, prompting ethical debates regarding their compensation and labor.

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition is fundraising to support and provide essential supplies and scholarships for these incarcerated firefighters.

Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are battling the LA fires, with some earning $27 for a 24-hour shift

Incarcerated firefighters significantly contribute to firefighting efforts in California, earning far less than the state's minimum wage.

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For Just Dollars a Day, Inmates Fight California's Fires

California's prison labor system exploits incarcerated firefighters, paying them significantly less than both minimum wage and professional firefighters while providing valuable services.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Under Pressure, Hyundai Supplier Ends Alabama Prison Labor Contract

Ju-Young ended its prison labor contract after public scrutiny from a New York Times article regarding ethical practices and legal concerns.

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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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Homeless Case | KQED

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

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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Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice

$10.24 a day to risk their lives and a lot of pride: incarcerated LA firefighters speak out

How you can help the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A. wildfires

Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are battling the LA fires, with some earning $27 for a 24-hour shift

Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice

$10.24 a day to risk their lives and a lot of pride: incarcerated LA firefighters speak out

How you can help the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A. wildfires

Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are battling the LA fires, with some earning $27 for a 24-hour shift

For Just Dollars a Day, Inmates Fight California's Fires

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under Pressure, Hyundai Supplier Ends Alabama Prison Labor Contract

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Prison Rodeo at the Heart of Legal Enslavement

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

The Prison Rodeo at the Heart of Legal Enslavement

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

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

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

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

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

Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Homeless Case | KQED

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

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