Meatpacking’s Human Toll

[Excerpt] The meatpacking industry has shown little inclination to respect its workers\u27 rights on its own. Congress and the Bush administration should take decisive steps to protect the lives and well-being of these men and women. But they are unlikely to act until consumers demand meat that is not tainted by workers\u27 blood, sweat and fear

A Conundrum for Corrections, A Tragedy for Prisoners: Prisons As Facilities for the Mentally Ill

Any analysis of violence and abuse in American prisons must address the consequences of the high rates of incarceration of offenders with mental illness and the poor treatment they receive behind bars. This Essay does just that