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ideas around which america is built, it was abraham lincoln. >> politicians recognized the power that his name still has and use it. >> and that vision of lincoln's of a generous, inclusive america has driven this country for more than 200 years. >> president lincoln not only understood the heartbreak of his country, he also understood the cost of sacrifice. >> abraham lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation. the president said, and i quote, if my name ever goes down into history, it will be for this act, and my whole soul is in it. my whole soul is in it. >> generations of blac...

California's movement to abolish indentured servitude from the state constitution aims to end forced prison labor and restore human dignity.

Their kids, too, were held captive, preventing them from going to school; their health has also been affected, according to activists

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer - California is one of 20 states where involuntary servitude is allowed as criminal punishment and prison rights advocates are leading the charge to remove the language from the state constitution.

A group of formerly incarcerated artists ave hcreated a mural in Cabbagetown that advocates for a change in the 13th amendment of the Constitution.