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On August 23, 1791, enslaved people in Saint-Domingue began an insurrection against the most profitable slave colony in the world. Within thirteen years, they had defeated the forces of France, Britain and Spain, abolished slavery, and established Haiti: the first independent Black republic and the only state in history founded by people who had emancipated […] The post What does it mean to…
Over the last several months, a hundred-year-old legal concept has taken hold of governments like a fever seemingly overnight—forced labor import prohibitions. Forced labor import prohibitions are a trade law mechanism that allow governments to bar the entry of goods deemed to be made with forced labor. The US has had such a prohibition since […] The post Forced labor import prohibition fever…
Listen here. When wars dominate headlines, labor exploitation rarely makes the cut. But a new study1 by Dr. Maayan Niezna and Dr. Yahel Kurlander, shows why we need to be paying closer attention to what’s happening to non-citizen workers caught up in the war in Israel and Palestine. Israel’s economy depends on non-citizen labor Before […] The post War, work, and who gets left behind: Israel and…
For generations, Black Americans and their allies have called for reparations for one of the greatest crimes in human history. Millions of people bought, sold, brutalized, and forced to labor for the enrichment of others. Families were separated. Lives were stolen. Vast fortunes were built. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, […] The post Why Juneteenth matters more than…
Imagine you are a hospital in early 2021. The pandemic is raging. Your staff need gloves—millions of them. You have contracts in place. Audits have been carried out. Compliance certificates have been issued. Somewhere up the chain, a board of directors has reviewed a report and ticked the box. Then the US government seizes your […] The post When clean reports hide dirty supply chains appeared…
The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 countries, including major trading partners like Canada, Mexico and the European Union. This is the second time that the administration has tried to increase import taxes after previous attempts were struck down by courts as unlawful. This time around, the administration claims the tariffs […] The post Who is the US protecting…
Across the United States, tens of thousands of children are living in homes where a parent was there one day—and taken by federal agents the next. According to new reports by the Brookings Institution[1] and ProPublica[2], an estimated 145,000 American children have had a parent detained during the current immigration crackdown. Of those, more than […] The post When parents disappear: how ICE…
Everlane built its entire brand on three promises: Keep earth clean. Keep earth cool. Do right by people. It was the fashion label you could feel good about buying from. Now, a deal to sell Everlane has been struck with notorious fast fashion Chinese brand Shein for $100 million. The sale was reportedly approved last […] The post Shein and Everlane just priced ethics at $100 million appeared first…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In 2026, the world will come to Atlanta, Georgia as it hosts matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For many residents, it’s an exciting moment—a chance to showcase our city on the global stage. But large international events don’t just bring tourists and celebration. They can also bring serious risks, including labor exploitation, housing displacement, and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We’re excited to share the results of our latest community survey! Thanks to your thoughtful feedback, we have a clearer picture of how you want to see Freedom United grow and lead in 2026—and what matters most to you in the fight against modern slavery. From campaign priorities to communications preferences and donations, your […] The post Survey results:…
