Every morning, I spend about 20 minutes perfecting my outfit. Starting with a good pair of pants, then whatever shirt or sweater I decide to wear and finally, the most important step — my shoes. It’s always an exciting part of my morning to deliberate between my pastel pink Nike Air Max 1s , python-gray and white Jordan 2s , suede Adidas Forums or any of the other pairs of sneakers in my closet. However, many activists and labor rights advocates have brought attention to the horrifying exploitation of foreign garment workers by many of the most popular footwear and apparel corporations. On the University of Michigan campus specifically, students protested the University’s $173.8 million merchandising contract with Nike, citing the brand’s reputation for selling goods made with e

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