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Text of the 13th Amendment: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” The clause “except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted” is crossed out.
160 years ago, the 13th Amendment was ratified, ending slavery. But that amendment came with a sinister loophole: a Slavery Clause that allowed for slavery “as punishment for crime.”
We need to pass @repnikema.bsky.social’s and my Abolition Amendment to #EndTheException once and for all!
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Located on the African American Museum at 7th and Arch Streets, this 2024 mural by Ernel Martinez with Mural Arts and Worth Rises advocates that we #EndTheException to the 13th Amendment.
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The 13th Amendment exception clause is the reason for our increased incarceration rates! Pure profit from slavery!
#EndTheException in the 13th Amendment to end the pipeline to prison to exploit inmates for cheap labor!!
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When is slavery acceptable? NEVER. I know you agree @balint.house.gov @sanders.senate.gov @welch.senate.gov . Support legislation to #EndTheException in the 13th Amendment and abolish slavery, for all.
endtheexception.com
No slavery. No Exceptions.
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Over 800,000 people are forced to work daily in U.S. prisons.
Most for pennies. Some for nothing.
Refuse? You’re punished—solitary, loss of parole, worse.
It’s not “rehab.”
It’s slavery.
And it’s legal.
Because the 13th Amendment allows it.
#EndTheException
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“This absence of direct acknowledgment has resulted in what Davidson calls ‘administrative enslavement,’ a system in which incarcerated people are forced to work ... without any explicit designation that their sentence includes enslavement.”
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/06/13...
#EndTheException
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#EndTheException "Slavery is an evil that has loomed over our nation since its founding."
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#Juneteenth celebrates the "end" of slavery, but slavery is still legal in this country. Every day, incarcerated prisoners are forced to work jobs for slave wages all across the US. Its past time to #EndTheException to the 13th amendment & abolish slavery in America for good. endtheexception.com
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Slavery has always been wrong, and the time has come to eliminate the loophole in the Constitution allowing slavery as punishment for a crime.
I will continue working to achieve this once and for all. Let's #EndTheException.
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This Juneteenth, remember that slavery didn't actually end in 1865, it just moved behind prison walls. ✊🏿 TAKE ACTION TODAY to #EndtheException and end slavery in prisons once and for all: benjerrys.co/3FLjYg1
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Forced prison labor is exploitation, not rehabilitation. Demand fair wages & safe working conditions for incarcerated workers. #prisonlabor #prisonreform #EndTheException #prisonerrights
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Did you know about the loophole in the 13th Amendment? 👀 Let's unpack it. You may know it to abolish slavery, but it says: "except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted." #EndTheException A 🧵:
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“The so-called ‘Except Clause’ has long been used to justify #forcedlabor in federal and state prison systems. [University of Chicago] Asst. Prof. of Law Adam A. Davidson challenges this interpretation.”
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/06/13...
#EndTheException #The13thAmendment @uchicagolaw.bsky.social
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A statement by the Illinois Alliance for Reentry and Justice that reads as follows: In solidarity with the National General Strike called upon by activists and organizations across the United States in support of workers and unions, all ILARJ operations are suspended for today, March 14, 2025. The idea of "Rest as Resistance" is restorative for the whole community in how it shows what we can achieve if we put people over profits. In this moment, we also call on participants to remember the over 800,000 incarcerated workers who are unable to join us. Every worker should be treated equally and be allowed to protest unjust and unsafe working conditions without fear of prolonged incarceration. #UnionPowerisPeoplePower #WorkerPowerisPeoplePower #EndTheException
#WorkerPowerIsPeoplePower #UnionPowerIsPeoplePower #EndTheException
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“Rep. Tarra Simmons [Leading with Conviction™ 2018] ... said she used to work for 42 cents an hour in prison, but if someone refused, they couldn’t go to school, call family or visit with their kids.”
Read more: www.everettpost.com/...
#Washington #PrisonLabor #EndTheException
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A fist raised in the air with the caption "February 20 is World Day of Social Justice, Reimagine and Rethink Justice". In the background, there is a list of criminal justice-related slogans. In the top left is the logo for the Illinois Alliance for Reentry and Justice.
Today is World Day of Social Justice, and we at the @il-arj.bsky.social will continue to reimagine justice in all its forms. #socialjustice #endtheexception
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A firefighter is in the center of the image holding an infant. Behind the two is a raging fire. On top on the two is text that reads: I AM A MAN, #EnforceILWorkersRightsAmendment, #EndTheException. Then below is a statement that reads, “Incarcerated workers deserve equal dignity and pay.” The logo for the Illinois Alliance for Reentry and Justice, or ILARJ, is at the top right corner, with the BlueSky handle @il-arj.bsky.social at the bottom left of the image.
It has been 57 years since the Memphis Sanitation Strike, where hundreds gathered to demand better working conditions. It is unacceptable to subject people to harsh, dangerous conditions and not provide them their due compensation. We at @il-arj.bsky.social will continue working to #EndTheException
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“Part of #reentry into our society is to make sure that we are prepared to take care of ourselves and our families. So pay us a livable wage.” —Savvy Shabazz (Leading with Conviction™ 2023)
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/02/12...
#LeadingWithConviction #Kentucky #EconomicMobility #EndTheException
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Top left: The logo for the Illinois Alliance for Reentry and Justice. Bottom Middle: "By Community, For Community, In Community". Center: The letter of certification from the Director of the Federal Register declaring that Mississippi has ratified the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States dated February 7, 2013. There is impact text that reads: 147 years later, and, "except as punishment for crime" referencing the Thirteenth Amendment.
Twelve years ago, Mississippi ratified the 13th Amendment. Not in 1865: in 2013. This piece of #BlackHistory shows how escaping old forms of slavery is still at play. We will continue to support incarcerated workers as an equal part of the workforce. #EndTheException #BlackHistoryMonth
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sign.moveon.org/petitions/pa... #USPOL #EndTheException
"It’s time to unequivocally make the evils of slavery and involuntary servitude history, once and for all. We must pass the Abolition Amendment [...] to end the exception once and for all. Nobody deserves to be enslaved. "
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#Incarcerated #firefighters deserve more. #Prison is modern day slavery & how incarcerated people are treated as expendable is enough proof of that.
#california #endtheexception in the 13th amendment
Please sign the petition:
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The image is a promotional graphic from an organization called "Worth Rises." It features a purple background depicting a night scene with the silhouette of trees and buildings, along with smoke or haze, suggesting a wildfire. The text on the image reads: Main Header: "Incarcerated people make up 30% of California's wildland firefighters." Call to Action: "Take action to express your gratitude today." On the right side, there are excerpts from three news sources: AP News: "Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area." NPR: "Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice." Los Angeles Times: "1,000 structures burned, 2 dead in one of the most destructive firestorms in L.A. County." At the top left, the "Worth Rises" logo is displayed, and in the top right, there is a purple button that says "DONATE." This graphic highlights the contribution of incarcerated individuals to wildfire firefighting in California and encourages viewers to support or show appreciation for their efforts.
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#EndTheException #The13th #FairPay
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#EndTheException The 13th amendment outlaws slavery *except* in prisons.
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While that amendment didn't pass this time around, our partners at #EndTheException are continuing the fight every day to end prison slavery.
Visit EndTheException.com to learn more and join the movement to eradicate all slavery, for all people, in all forms.
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📝 We launched the #EndTheException letter archive, featuring over 200 letters from incarcerated workers, shedding light on the experiences of the 800,000 people forced to labor under threat of punishment. The archive won an Anthem Award! Explore at endtheexception.com/letters!
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