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The recent LA fires shed light on a troubling practice in California: the use of incarcerated individuals to fight wildfires.

This system, which utilizes an exception in the 13th Amendment, raises serious human rights concerns.

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Due To “Slavery Clause,” 30% Of LA Fires Are Being Fought By Inmates
30% of those battling the Los Angeles wildfires are Inmates firefighters. There maximum day rate of $10.24 is due to the 13th Amendment's 'Slavery Clause'. Is this fair?
www.forbes.com
January 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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I’VE COMPOSED ALL OF THE LESBIAN AND GAY HOLIDAY THEMED MOVIES!
Please Share So It Can Reach Other LGBTQ+ Community Members! You’re welcome 🩷
November 15, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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At least 350 transgender and gender-diverse people have been murdered over the past year, according to the Trans Murder Monitoring Project.

This Trans Day of Remembrance should serve as a rallying cry for vigilance, protection, and action.
Trans Day of Remembrance Marked with Grim Murder Data
At least 350 transgender and gender-diverse people have been murdered over the past year, according to the Trans Murder Monitoring Project, a global initiative of Transgender Europe (TGEU).
www.hrw.org
November 20, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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Remember trans/non-binary people today, but please fight for us tomorrow and celebrate us every day after that.

Especially now.
November 20, 2024 at 3:53 PM