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Working on California’s Incarcerated Fire Crews: “It Is Kind of Like You’re a Slave”
Some 1,100 prison recruits are battling LA's infernos, risking life and health for less than $2 an hour—yet still the jobs ...
The Hidden Economic Forces Behind California's Use of Inmates as Firefighters
The wildfires sweeping across the Los Angeles region are decimating land property and taking lives. They are also reigniting ...
Incarcerated Firefighters Battle California Blazes for Low Pay, Redemption
Roughly 30 percent of firefighters battling the California wildfires are incarcerated, earning time off their sentences and ...
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John Legend’s controversial prison visit sparks debate
In a moment that crystallized the complexities of America's criminal justice system, John Legend's recent visit to California ...
Prison Labor in the Spotlight as Incarcerated California Firefighters Risk Lives for $5-10/Day
Around Los Angeles, firefighting crews continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires and other smaller blazes. Nearly a ...
Inmate firefighters who battle fires like the ones in LA could get a raise under this bill
Incarcerated firefighters on the lower end of the pay scale currently earn around $30 a day during an active emergency.
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How incarcerated firefighters are helping battle the blazes around Los Angeles
The fire danger in Southern California is far from over. As crews continue their battle, incarcerated firefighters part of a long-running state program are on the frontline. Supporters say the program ...
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Inmate firefighters: Over 1,000 prisoners deployed to battle Los Angeles fires
Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, ...
"This Is Not Rehabilitation This Is Slave Labor": People Are Shocked That Incarcerated Firefighters In California Are Paid As Little As $6 A Day
"It's really important that people remember they are people just like us and are doing a very important and dangerous job." ...
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Hughes Fire leads to evacuation of California prison as freeway closed amid rapid spread
Prince Harry visits firefighters without without Meghan amid LA wildfires. Katy Perry slammed after rumors she donated '143' ...