E.U. finally says no to forced labor

 

November 24th, 2024 News Digest

OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Law & policy European Union finally says “no” to products made with forced labor The European Union's new law banning the sale of goods made with forced labor is a long-overdue milestone in the fight against modern slavery. Now, with corporate accountability under the spotlight, the effectiveness of this regulation will depend on rigorous enforcement, testing whether companies can truly root out exploitation in their supply chains. Read more Domestic slavery Australia fails to protect workers from domestic servitude Sri Lankan domestic worker Priyanka Danaratna’s dream of working abroad turned into a nightmare when she was subjected to exploitation in the home of a diplomat in Australia. She endured inhumane conditions, including confiscation of her passport and denial of proper clothing and food, exposing systemic failures in protecting migrant domestic workers under diplomatic visas. Read more... Take action Prison slavery California turned its back on abolition—but we can’t stop Nevada voted to end prison slavery in the 2024 election. Meanwhile, California—often seen as a progressive trailblazer—failed to pass Proposition 6, which sought to achieve the same goal. How does a state that prides itself on justice and equity fail the abolitionist cause? The answer lies not only in voter confusion or apathy but in the failure to name the issue for what it is: slavery. Read more... Take action Human trafficking Family-run gang busted for trafficking teens Read more Child labor violations Arkansas child labor violations spike; advocates call for action Read more Forward this email to friends to keep them updated about new developments in the movement against modern slavery. If you’re not already receiving our news digest on a weekly basis, click here to subscribe. We have a budget shortfall so have begun our end of year appeal. Can you help? Setting up a regular monthly donation helps build future certainty and we'll keep exposing modern slavery around the world. We achieve a lot with the funds we receive so you can be confident your support matters. Donate $10 Ellie Finkelstein Freedom United ©2024 Freedom United is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that powers Human Trafficking Search. 5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite G-01, Raleigh, NC 27612 USA

Trump & MTG GO NUTS After Jimmy Kimmel ROASTED MTG For Calling The Police On Him

 

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Did you hear about the politician who called the cops on a joke? No, it's not a setup for a punchline - it actually happened! Marjorie Taylor Greene reported Jimmy Kimmel to the police for a joke he made about her on his show. But wait, it gets even crazier. The same politician who called the cops on a comedian voted against funding for the Capitol Police after January 6th. Talk about a plot twist! Stick around to see how Kimmel turned this bizarre situation into comedy gold.

 

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‘Still Crazy After All These Years’

A Reason To Smile

Dan Rather and Team Steady Nov 24

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This week’s reason to smile should make you laugh, too. It was 48 years ago this week that legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon hosted “Saturday Night Live,” which was then in its second season. His opening monologue was unconventional — and oh so memorable.

Simon begrudgingly dressed as a turkey, a nod to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. He then sang his hit song “Still Crazy After All These Years.” Or at least part of it.

The man Simon argues with as he exits the stage is “Saturday Night Live” creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels.

If you want to hear the whole song, sans poultry costume, here you go:

“Still Crazy After All These Years” was the title track and arguably the best song from Simon’s fourth solo album. Simon got his start with elementary school friend Art Garfunkel. The folk duo were among the best selling artists of the 1960s, famous for their beautiful harmonies and poignant lyrics. Though Simon retired from touring in 2018 at the age of 77, he is still making music.

A reminder: We created a Spotify playlist of all the songs featured in A Reason to Smile posts. Click here to listen to it. We will update the list every week. A tip of the Stetson to Steady subscriber DKS who recreated the playlist on Apple Music. If you prefer to listen on Apple Music, click here.

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Trump LIES on Egg Prices BLOW UP in HIS FACE

MAGA LIARS! 

GREAT COLLAGE!

CORPORATE PRICE GOUGING!

In 2023, a CLASS ACTION lawsuit was awarded for EGG PRICE FIXING. Control of grocery items is held by large groups - this is why LINA HAN at the FTC is important to fight ANTI-TRUST actions such as this although she was not appointed at the time. Kraft, Kellogg, others win $18M victory in egg price-fixing verdict excerpt:

A federal jury in Illinois awarded Kraft, Kellogg, Nestle and General Mills nearly $18 million in damages as the result of a price-fixing scheme coordinated by the largest egg producers in the United States and two industry groups. The egg producers include Cal-Maine Foods and Rose Acre Farms, industry groups United Egg Producers and United States Egg Marketers, and two nonparty co-conspirators. https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/money/kraft-kellogg-others-argue-jury-should-find-egg-producers-guilty-of-price-fixing/

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