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Alabama is forcing incarcerated people to work at hundreds of companies, including McDonald’s & Wendy’s. Unionizing is illegal. The state takes 40% of wages. (cdn.imgchest.com)

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[-] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 18 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Remember kids, if the republicans start complaining that someone is stealing their money, it means the state is.

Alabama ranks at a surprising 10th in most federally dependent at 61%

Note: No. 1 means most dependent. https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700

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