Viewpoints

In the context of U.S. child labor, what would fairness look like?

For me fairness would be treating working children the same under US law. Since 1938 and the

Fri Sep 7 2018

American 12-Year-Olds Can’t Buy Cigarettes. Why Can They Work in Tobacco Fields?

[This op-ed appeared in The Guardian on June 28, 2018. You may view it there by clicking here.]

Wed Jul 11 2018

How Climate Change Can Make More Children Vulnerable to Human Trafficking

By Colleen O’Day Hurricane Maria, the worst natural disaster ever to hit Puerto Rico, wipes

Tue May 22 2018

127 Groups Ask EPA Not to Reverse Ban on Pesticide Application by Children

Dear Administrator Pruitt: The undersigned organizations write to oppose any changes by the

Tue Apr 3 2018

Guest Blog: Ending ‘Temporary Protected Status’ May Increase Human Trafficking of Children

By Colleen O’Day With one sweeping announcement, the Trump

Fri Mar 9 2018

A Toxic Decision — How Protecting Child Farmworkers May Be Pushed Aside by the EPA

By Len Morris America’s fields, orchards and farms are toxic places for children; and things

Wed Feb 28 2018

Child Labor Coalition joins calls for cleaner, more responsible jewelry supply chain

Press Release February 8, 2018 Contact: Reid Maki, Child Labor Coalition, (202) 207-2820,

Thu Feb 8 2018

We must not leave farmworker women out of the harassment discussion

By Norma Flores López Today’s headlines and top hashtags are showing that a powerful movement is

Tue Dec 26 2017

Holiday Shopping? Some Strategies to Consider if you are Concerned about Child Labor and Want to Shop Responsibly

With the holidays approaching and many Americans scrambling to buy presents, we get many questions

Thu Dec 14 2017

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