17 Years of the Vanguard!!! New Website Coming Soon…
It was 17 years ago yesterday—July 30, 2006—that the Vanguard was launched. Pretty remarkable how far we…
Monday Morning Thoughts: What Can/Should Council Do to Jumpstart Housing in Davis?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – There is a general but by no means…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 210: Christie Smith and Clean Slate Legislation
This week on Everyday Injustice we are joined by Christie Smith of R Street, who argues that…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: My Prison Experience
by Fausto Minor Sent to prison at the youthful age of 17, I came with a belief…
Progressive, Black Prosecutor Wins in Georgia – White Republicans Then Create Their Own District
By The Vanguard AUGUSTA, GA – In 2020, a Black lawyer named Jared Williams upset a conservative,…
Ohio Officer Who Released Dog on Unarmed Black Truck Driver at Traffic Stop Fired – Police Maintain Officer Followed Policy
By The Vanguard Staff CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Although officials here, 25 miles from Columbus, Ohio, said an…
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s Legislation Offers Help to Undocumented Immigrants in Securing Green Card, and Guide Them through Citizenship Process
By Claire Hsu WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of California has authored new legislation he…
COURT WATCH: Bail Agents Face Felony when Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Charges after Agents Fired at Vehicle
By Isabella Walker MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Robert Westbrook denied a motion to…
Sunday Commentary: Rent Control? Yes – But It Won’t Solve Housing Crisis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor California voters will get a third opportunity to consider removing restrictions…
Sunday Commentary: Is It Really a 100,000 Year High in Global Heat?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A few weeks ago the media, backed by various climate experts,…
LOOKING BACK: Reflections on Christmas and New Year’s in Prison
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Making of a Criminal
By Robert Turcios In order to be considered a criminal in Los Angeles a person has to…
California Joins Coalition Opposing Billion Dollar Deal with 3M over Water Contamination
By The Vanguard OAKLAND, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week announced his state’s…
Los Angeles Shop Owner, Others National – Through No Fault of Their Own – at Mercy of Police Damages during Pursuits of Criminals
By The Vanguard LOS ANGELES, CA – After a fugitive pushed owner Carlos Pena from his shop…
Appeals Court Upholds Los Angeles Ballot Measure to Use Tax Monies to Fund ‘Alternatives to Incarceration’ – Proponents Cite Law Enforcement ‘Interference’
By The Vanguard LOS ANGLES, CA – A Los Angeles justice reform group here reported Saturday that—despite…
My View: Exchange with Judge McAdam Shows Absurdity of Competency Trial
Woodland, CA – We have now seen almost a week of testimony in the competency trial of…
Student Opinion: Public Libraries Should Stay Public
By Eleanora Glick During celebratory months, many libraries put up displays to highlight writers that focus on…
Guest Commentary: Climate Science Wars Come to Davis
I-80 Elected Ignore UC Davis Studies By Alan Hirsch Will personal experience and intuition triumph over decades…
Doctor Testifies Man Accused of Multiple Davis Stabbings Schizophrenic – Carlos Dominguez Competency Trial Proceeds
By Paige Barrella, Citlalli Florez, and Rena Abdusalam WOODLAND, CA – Dr. Juliana Rohrer, an expert in…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Formerly Incarcerated and Left on My Own
By Robert Arras My name is Robert Arras and I read your article about former prisoners left…
