Commentary: Back on the Chain Gang
By D. Razor Babb We returned to chow hall feeding at Mule Creek. Once again walking to…
Panelists Discuss Availability of Firearms and Analyze Relationship between Crime and the Pandemic
By Daniella Dueñas and Leila Katibah WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this month, the National Academies of Science,…
Texas Sets Execution for Andre Thomas, Person with Mental Illness Who Gouged Out Eyes and Ate One
By Rena Abdusalam HUNTSVILLE, TX – Andre Thomas, a schizophrenic Black man currently on Texas death row,…
Man Pleads to Felony Battery and Misdemeanor DUI to Avoid Years in Prison if Found Guilty at Trial
By Fatimah Patel STANISLAUS, CA – The accused was charged in July with felony battery and a…
GSIs Prepare to Go on Statewide Academic Workers Strike against ‘Unlawful’ Negotiations with UC System
By Huey Collette CALIFORNIA – On Wednesday November 2, a total of 36,558 votes were cast, authorizing…
My View: A Big Focus Figures to Be on Affordable Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – If there is a consensus at least on…
My View: Resentencing Could Provide a Conservative Path For Decarceration
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor One of the most powerful tools to undo injustice and get…
UC Democratic Chapters Statement in Support of Academic Student Employees Strike
Special to the Vanguard College Democrat chapters from across the University of California system stand in solidarity…
Ruling by Court Means Police in Syracuse and Rochester, NY, Can No Longer Shield Misconduct Records from the Public
Special to the Vanguard New York, CA – Syracuse and Rochester police can no longer ignore the…
Student Involved in University of Kentucky Racist Attack Banned
By Jack Sandmeyer and Ramneet Singh LEXINGTON, KY – A white student—who allegedly attacked a Black student…
Faith Groups Call for Biden Administration to Overturn Actions of Trump in Deportation Regulations Harming 300,000 People
By Daniella Espinoza and Rena Abdusalam WASHINGTON, DC – After about 16 months of ongoing negotiations, nearly…
Judge Gives Just Slap on Wrist to 3 in Pot Case, Holds 4th for Trial
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Ruben Villalobos this week gave three…
Commentary: If the Results Hold, Davis Voters Reject Divisiveness
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – I was just reading Thomas Friedman’s excellent NY…
SF Public Defender Elected to a Full Term in Office
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Tuesday, Mano Raju was overwhelmingly elected to his…
Gap Closes in Alameda County District Attorney Race
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – A new batch votes came in and Pamela…
Iowa Progressive DA Kimberly Graham Thanks Supporters after Election Win, Promises Fight for Criminal Justice Reform
By Leslie Acevedo & Talia Kruger POLK COUNTY, IA – Kimberly Graham was elected this week as…
LAPD Officers Who Shot, Killed Unarmed Man Cleared in CA DOJ Report
By Naya Wiezel and Citlalli Florez SACRAMENTO, CA – A report released this week by the California…
Man with Health Issues Fights to Maintain Right to Be Present in Court
By Taylor Smith and Jack Sandmeyer WOODLAND, CA – The accused phoned into Yolo County Superior Court…
Berkeley Law Groups Face Backlash and Harassment after Banning Zionist Speakers
By Gibran Khalil BERKELEY, CA – Nine Berkeley Law Groups—Berkeley Law Students for Justice in Palestine, Berkeley…
Tree Davis Announces 2022 Tree Stewardship Awards
By Greg McPherson, Luke Vitanza, and Don Shor Tree Davis Stewardship Awards honor individuals and groups who…
