Maybe it's better if you skip the venti caramel latte the next time you're craving a dose of caffeine and head to a local coffee shop instead. As it turns out, Starbucks is guilty of using prison labor to keep those corporate profits maximized:
"Starbucks subcontractor Signature Packaging Solutions has hired Washington prisoners to package holiday coffees."
Tis' the season, huh? Head over to Mother Jones for the full story.
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