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Remember, kids! The only thing between you, a stolen childhood, and the soul crushing work as a breaker boy is the government! Corporations only care about one thing, and it's not YOU!


Lewis Hine was employed by the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) in the early 1900s to photograph children working in various industries across the United States, including mines, factories, and mills. His goal was to expose the harsh realities of child labor and advocate for its abolition.

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[โ€“] Nougat@fedia.io 12 points 2 weeks ago

"I will put a small rodent into the top pocket of every American child mine worker!"

[โ€“] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

Are you insane! Do you know how much gloves like those cost?

[โ€“] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago

They can be in Minecraft, or they can be in an actual mine. They'll be digging for coal either way. The kids yearn for the mines.

[โ€“] Thorry84@feddit.nl 10 points 2 weeks ago

The children do yearn for the mines

[โ€“] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

Minecraft RTX on

[โ€“] ReiRose@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

There are no mends on his outfit, only holes. His parents (assuming mother) either didn't have time or resources to mend his clothes. Or he didn't have parents.

[โ€“] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

Kid has no chains.

[โ€“] yucandu@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago