slavery
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"Under the guise of the conscription law, these coercive arrests and recruitment drives have effectively transformed into a modern-day slavery and human trafficking enterprise."
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
He also said then that the "appalling atrocity of slavery" stains Britain's history.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Sierra also contextualizes Kenmure Street within the long shadow of slavery, industry, imperialism and grassroots opposition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some donors supporting the enterprise exhibit were upset that it devoted so much space to the role of slavery in American business.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
Abolitionists felt the moral wrong of slavery should be stopped dead in its tracks.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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