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Anti-Slavery: Today’s Fight for Tomorrow’s Freedom

As I said once before in a blog, when many Americans hear the word “slavery,” they think of African Americans being freed after the Civil War. But unfortunately, slavery is still very much a part of the world today. While researching the SlaveryFootprint.org website, I ran across the Anti-Slavery website. Anti-Slavery points out that although slavery was prohibited by the UN in 1848’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, slavery still exists today. Modern slavery includes many different things – prostitution, bonded labor, trafficking, slavery by descent, child labor, forced labor, and forced marriage. The site estimates that as many as … Continue reading →

Labor Day Weekend Deals – 2011

Labor Day weekend is a great time to relax, and to spend time with your family. It is also the perfect time to do some shopping, and catch those Labor Day Weekend sales! These sales usually start the Friday before the holiday, and continue until the stores close on Monday. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able get time off of work this Labor Day weekend. There will be plenty of people who work at retail jobs who will be scheduled to work the entire three day weekend. As someone who used to be one of those unfortunate people, … Continue reading →

What Is The Small Business Jobs Act and What Will It Do For Me?

The United States Senate will vote this week on the Small Business Jobs Act. The bill is expected to pass the Senate, but it will not become law until it is reconciled with small business legislation that was passed by the House of Representatives in June. That said, it is possible that the Small Business Jobs Act could become law before the mid-term elections happen in early November. While the Small Business Jobs Act that is now before the Senate contains some things that will be good for small business owners, it also contains some things that could be cause … Continue reading →

Labor Day 2010 – A Reminder of Tough Times for American Workers

Today is Labor Day, a holiday that many of us associate with squeezing in one last bit of summer fun with parties, picnics, and other fun activities. We also recognize it as a day off of work, a time to relax and enjoy our families, our homes, and everything else that we work so hard for. Labor Day originated in 1894 from the efforts of the United States government to reconcile with labor unions following a tragic incident where striking union employees died at the hands of the military and U.S. Marshals. This year, Labor Day has somewhat of a … Continue reading →