Exploitation on the frontlines of L.A.'s raging fires
As wildfires cause devastation across Los Angeles, many are praising the brave wildfire workforce on the front lines battling the flames. Yet what many do not realize is that 30% of that workforce are incarcerated individuals, a group relied upon for decades to bolster firefighting efforts, yet not afforded the same rights and dignity as non-incarcerated workers. Their involvement highlights California's recent vote not to amend their constitution to
