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When child workers grow up

craichead — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:55:34 -0800

In the early twentieth century, photographer Lewis Hine took now-famous photographs of American child laborers. In the nearly hundred years since Hine took those photos, surely many viewers have wondered what became of the children he documented. Freelance historian Joe Manning has taken it upon himself to find out. Previously. Another effort to shed light on the subject of an iconic photograph.

Gap Unveils New 'For Kids By Kids' Clothing Line

445supermag — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:17:28 -0800

When life imitates Simpsons (i.e. skittlebrau), it's generally funny. With the Onion, not so much.

mediareport — Mon, 02 Sep 2002 10:43:02 -0800

Labor Day in the U.S. -- at least these folks care. Who could forget the joys of child labor? Or the beatings utilized by Ford and other companies to keep workers in line? Or the 11 children killed during the Ludlow Massacre? If you could use a refresher course on the General Textile Strike of 1934, the Pullman Strike of 1894 or the explosive Haymarket Affair, here's a good place to start. People strike in other countries, too, you know. It's always good to remember how you earned Your Rights As Workers. [Feel free to post more labor history links inside]

languagehat — Sun, 18 Aug 2002 15:08:52 -0800

"Do loose numbers do more harm than good?" That's the question asked by Norimitsu Onishi in a thought-provoking article in today's NY Times (reg req). Inflated numbers have often had an impact on policy and people's thinking, but when the truth comes out it can make a difference, for good or ill. (More inside.)

ftrain — Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:43:07 -0800

Your chocolate bar contains beans picked by child slaves. From the Philadelphia Inquirer. Part of an excellent report into the Ivory Coast cocoa trade. Awful stuff, especially for a corporation like Hershey Foods, which exists for the benefit of a school for disadvantaged children. Apparently boycotts won't help. If we shouldn't boycott, can't take direct action, what can we do? (Via TurksHeadReview.)