Everyday Injustice Special Episode: Pamela Price Historic Swearing In (Updated)
Pamela Price made history on Monday, being sworn in by Oakland Mayor-Elect Sheng Thao, who herself made…
Qatar 2022 — The Cost of Fútbol
By Christopher Buchanan LOS ANGELES, CA—The 2022 World Cup ceremonies in Qatar finished last month after…
The Long Walk, Standing on the Edge of Life
By Ricky Ortega Sentenced to life without parole, I entered the Folsom State Penitentiary in December 1983…
ACLU Files Motion to Intervene in Federal Lawsuit that would Prevent Transgender Student’s Right to Use Gender Identifying Restroom
By Rena Abdusalam COLUMBUS, OH – In support of a transgender student, a motion to intervene in…
Increase in Humanities Majors at UC Berkeley Opens Conversation for the Value of a Humanities Education
By Ellie Yun LOS ANGELES — After decades of decline in humanities divisions across college campuses, the…
Student Opinion: Effects of Climate Change on Studying Abroad
Photo via Tour Eiffel By Julia Bohan PARIS —While I made many memories during my study abroad trip,…
World in an Unstable State with Unfulfilled Pledges Leading to Climate Crisis
By Ellie Yun LOS ANGELES — In the 2022 Emissions Gap Report, released October 27, the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Should the City Take a Chance and Roll Back to At-Large Elections?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Davis is going to have a special election…
Prop. 57 Releases Have Lowest Recidivism Rate in Ten Years, Yolo District Attorney Data Shows
By Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – Over ten years ago, a federal court ordered California to…
The Long Walk, ISUDT: Restoring Shattered Mirrors
By Ricky Ortega Life without parole; for many it’s a point of no return. Where mortal man,…
2 Female Incarcerated Sexually Assaulted by Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy, Charges District Attorney
By Vanguard Staff SANTA ANA, Calif. – Two female inmates at Theo Lacy Facility in Orange County…
Sunday Commentary: Rent Control Advocates Will Try It Again
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A Santa Monica law firm in late December…
Looking Back: Prison Privatization – A Bad Idea
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
THE LONG WALK HOME: Fences Without Gates
THE LONG WALK HOME: Fences without Gates By Ricky A. Ortega Sentenced to life without parole, I…
Court Probation Deal for Former Animal Sanctuary Founder Linked to Cruel Treatment of Animals Stuns Advocates
By The Vanguard Staff WATSEKA, IL – Animal protectionists here, about 90 miles south of Chicago, are still…
Border Immigration Advocates Criticize President Biden’s Latest Asylum Plans
By Rena Abdusalam WASHINGTON, DC- President Biden’s recent changes to asylum and border policy (Title 42)—the President…
My View: Yolo Sheriff Refers to ‘Bad Folks in Jail’ – It’s a Simplistic, Dangerous View
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – This was the week where we swore in…
My View: Walgreens Acknowledges They Overplayed Their Hand on Retail Theft in SF
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Last June the voters of San Francisco…
Senator Melissa Hurtado’s Victory Re-Affirmed by Shepard Recount
Special to the Vanguard On December 8, election officials certified Melissa Hurtado’s victory over David Shepard by…
Death Row Attorney Files Legal Action Challenging Texas Use of Expired Execution Drugs
By Leslie Acevedo AUSTIN, TX – Shawn Nolan—an attorney for death row prisoners Wesley Ruiz and John Lezell…
