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POPSIvory Coast Chocolate is the Problem In 2005 the International Labor Organization estimated that up to 6% of the 200,000 children involved in cocoa production could be the victims of human trafficking or slavery. These children are enslaved and abused, forced to work unbearably long hours and are often beaten. Many of these children are victims of trafficking and are working completely against their will. You can make an effort to stop this injustice by taking five minutes to tell Hershey how important it is for them to help end child slavery in Africa by calling them today at 1-800-468-1714. Also see a list of Fair Trade chocolate companies so you won’t feel as guilty about your sweet tooth.
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POPS The Tyranny Of Words ~ Thomas Sowell Republicans have always had more people who would make good presidents than people who would make good presidential candidates. So long as we have a democracy, that distinction is crucial. They say talk is cheap. But in fact it can be devastatingly expensive. Among the generation of Germans who were enthralled by Hitler's eloquence, millions paid with their lives and their children's lives for empowering this demagogue to lead them to ruin and infamy.
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POPSbottom of the ladder - Human Rights WATCH reports
June 15, 2007 Bottom of the ladder. Girls recruited into domestic work in Guinea often live in conditions akin to slavery, and many are victims of trafficking. A 15-year-old girl, sent by her father at age 8 to work for a woman in the capital Conakry, told Human Rights Watch: "The woman suggested to my father that she could look after me and send me to school .... I have not been in contact with my father since ....her husband rapes me. He does it each time his wife travels. I am scared." There is no child protection system in Guinea. Child trafficking, child abuse, and labor exploitation are very rarely prosecuted. Mexico: The Second Assault Obstructing Access to Legal Abortion after Rape in Mexico March 6, 2006 This 92-page report details the disrespect, suspicion and apathy that pregnant rape victims encounter from public prosecutors and health workers and exposes continuing and pervasive impunity for rape and other forms of sexual violence in states throughout Mexico.
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POPSYou Know Who We Really Hate? As I contemplate how to pry a few dollars from these systems designed to humiliate and degrade my clients, already struggling with being social outcasts, chronic illness, drug addiction and mental illness I sigh audibly. I read of billion dollar bailouts and disappearing pallettes of cash as I ponder how to help a family with $400.00 so they will not be homeless in three days. I am so very tired.
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POPSChild maid trafficking moves from Africa to USA Thousands of kids in US suburbs in forced labor. One family gets caught: "The couple pleaded guilty to all charges, including forced labor and slavery. They were ordered to pay $76,000, the amount Shyima would have earned at the minimum wage. The sentence: Three years in federal prison for Ibrahim, 22 months for his wife, and then deportation for both"
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POPSMystic Dawn Salazar, The Rest Of The Story You can help if you spot her. Call any of these numbers immediately and help get Mystic home where she belongs. L.E.A. - Mesa County Sheriff Dept. Telephone Number - (970) 244-3500 ID Info - Mystic is a bi-racial, white/Hispanic female, 3' 3" tall, weighs 35 pounds, has straight light brown hair and green eyes. She has a silver bottom tooth, and her ears are pierced. Circumstances - Mystic may be in the company of her non-custodial father, an adult female, and a male child. They may be traveling in a gold 2000 Chrysler Voyager with Colorado license plates 355SGZ. If you see this missing child or know where he or she is located, please contact the Child Protection Education of America, Inc. at (866)USA-CHILD or the law enforcement agency above.
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POPSWoman in labor at Obama rally All I can say is good thing Obama the child killer didn't know about it. Doesn't matter to him how old the baby is - Obama's record is clear. He's for killing it.
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POPSA Hero's Homecoming: SOCOM's Black Dagger Jumpers Brought The House Keys The house was built by Operation Coming Home, a group of military veterans who are now real estate agents and home builders. All the material and labor were donated. The mission of "Operation Coming Home" is to provide injured war veterans with free houses that they call "Hero Homes." Bozik was the first recipient. The home was built with special features to make Bozik's life easier, including radiant heat floors, easy-access cabinets, a sprinkler system and appliances with special hinges and levers that make opening doors easier. Bozik and his pregnant wife were moving in Monday, because Oct. 27 is his "Alive Day" – the anniversary of the day he came out of coma from his injuries. It happened here, and with your help, it will happen again. Update:One of Joey and Jayme's biggest supporters is miblogger Blackfive, who has an extensive trove of articles about what they gone through to get to where they are today.
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