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A Rumbling in the Mines

This chapter details the Chinese involvement in building the transcontinental railroad and the friction it caused between them and white workers, whom Chinese workers displaced from their jobs due to their willingness to work for less and not join labor unions.
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Learning for Justice Staff
Grade Level
9-12
Topic
Immigration Rights & Activism
Subject
History
Economics
Geography
Social Justice Domain
Identity Diversity Justice Action
August 22, 2016
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Declaration of Dependence

As a means to reduce and regulate child labor in the United States, the National Child Labor Committee composed a declaration, citing the current state of child labor and three resolutions to the situation.
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National Child Labor Committee (A.J. McKelway)
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Class Rights & Activism
Subject
Civics
History
Economics
Social Justice Domain
Justice Action
December 30, 2015
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What to Throw Away in 2011

For me, the main activity of the first few days of 2011 has been the big “P.” Purge. Purge. Purge. Together, with my two children, we tossed “Baby Einstein” videotapes, Elmo board books and clothing for babies and for toddlers, into giant boxes destined for Goodwill. We filled an entire mini-van. And, I now feel lighter. A good cleansing can be so refreshing.