Takeaways From The AP’s Investigation Into How US Prison Labor Supports Many Popular Food Brands
Prisoner Sylvester Hameline works at milking equipment in the dairy at the Montana State Prison Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Deer Lodge, Mont. The U.S. has a history of locking up more people than any other country, and goods tied to prison labor have morphed into a massive multibillion-dollar empire, extending far beyond the classic images of people stamping license plates or working on road crews.
AP photo
Prisoners harvest turnips at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, April 15, 2014, in Angola, La. Within days of arrival, they head to the fields, sometimes using hoes and shovels or picking crops by hand. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Business
US Home Sales Fade, Prices Hit All-Time High
Labor Department Proposes Workplace Rule Changes
Less Selection, Higher Prices
Do As I Say, Not As I Do: On My Failings As An Investor
If a knowledgeable observer trained his or her sights on my choices, what are the trouble spots they would ...
Walgreens Shareholders Approve $10 billion Private Equity Buyout
The Associated Press Shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance overwhelmingly approved the drugstore chain’s $10 ...
Retail Sales Up A Surprising 0.6% In June After A May Pullback By Consumers
WASHINGTON (AP) — After an earlier pullback, consumers picked up their spending in June despite anxiety over ...