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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreOlder 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…
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