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Takeaways from the AP’s investigation into how US prison labor supports many popular food brands
By Margie Mason and Robin McDowell On January 29, 2024 In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to U.S. prisoners wind up in the supply chains of a dizzying array of products from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola. They are on the…
Myths About Human Trafficking During the Super Bowl Explained
By Julia Lewis Published: Feb. 8, 2024 at 7:19 PM CST BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Super Bowl is just three days away and some people have questioned whether the Super Bowl has been linked to an increase in human trafficking. Despite the belief human trafficking peaks across the country during Super Bowl weekend, Unbound Now Outreach Coordinator, Christine…
WWE Founder Vince McMahon is Under Federal Investigation Surrounding Sex Trafficking Allegations, Sources Say
Feb. 2, 2024, 10:37 AM CST / Updated Feb. 2, 2024, 12:20 PM CST By Tom Winter, Chloe Melas, Diana Dasrath and Marlene Lenthang The revelation comes after a former employee sued McMahon last week alleging she was the victim of sexual assault and trafficking at WWE, and after his exit from its parent company, TKO Group. Former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince…
Super Bowl Safety: Law enforcement cracking down on human trafficking, counterfeit merchandise
By Kim Passoth Published: Feb. 6, 2024 at 1:40 AM CST LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – With Super Bowl festivities this week and the big game Sunday, security is tight. There are layers of security. This week there are a number of local, state, and federal agencies working together to keep everyone safe. At a joint news…
DHS, Lyft Partner on Human Trafficking Prevention Campaign
BY MIRANDA NAZZARO – 02/07/24 1:57 PM ET The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is teaming up with ride-hailing company Lyft to prevent human trafficking and raise awareness on the issue, the department announced Wednesday. The partnership, between the DHS Blue Campaign and Lyft, will include a tutorial program to help ride-hailing drivers in the United States…
10 Guards, 900 Inmates: Wisconsin Prisons See Dire Results of Ignored Warnings
By Mario Koran / The New York Times / Wisconsin Watch and Justin Mayo / Big Local News February 2nd, 2024 An extreme shortage of guards at Wisconsin’s prisons slowed basic operations to a crawl. Inmates escaped, prisons locked down and conditions deteriorated. Reporters examined staffing and payroll data and interviewed dozens of guards and inmates for this article,…
Arrowhead High School Investigates Racist Social Media Post as Parents, Community Advocates Discuss Solutions
By: Mariam Mackar Posted at 9:36 PM, Feb 07, 2024 and last updated 10:26 AM, Feb 08, 2024 On Monday, a Snapchat showing a photo of a table of Black students with a racial slur as the caption made its way around the Hartland area. On Monday, a Snapchat showing a photo of a table of Black students…
Aging inmates seek compensation for abuse in Canadian prisons
By Jason Proctor On January 30, 2024 Federal court judge certifies class-action lawsuit on behalf of federal inmates aged 50 and older They couldn’t escape the law; now time has caught up with them as well. A group of federal prison inmates aged 50 and older have been given the green light to proceed with a class-action lawsuit…
Older women workers face significant financial hurdles: report
By Kathleen Steele Gaivin On January 31, 2024 Women aged 55 or more years face significant financial hurdles, according to a recent report from the Center for American Progress. “Protections against age discrimination, enhanced workforce supports, and a higher minimum wage are needed to advance equity for older women,” according to the report. “The ability…