Scheduled Execution by Texas Sparks Controversy Amid Allegations of Wrongful Conviction
By Jenna Tooley LIVINGSTON, TX – The scheduled execution of Ivan Cantu Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in…
Report Reveals Transgender Experiences in Prison and Calls for Policy Change
By Yana Singhal NEW YORK, NY – The Vera Institute of Justice and the Black and Pink…
COURT WATCH: SLO Homeless Union Asks Federal Court to Stop Evictions, Closure of SLO ‘Safe Parking Site’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – The San Luis Obispo…
COURT WATCH: Preliminary Hearing – Witness Testimony Contradicts Accused’s Charges
By Vy Tran LOS ANGELES, CA — A preliminary hearing last week in Los Angeles County Superior…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Bourne’s Arguments about Transgender in Prisons Not Supported by Available Data
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor For the past several days, the Vanguard has run a series…
Guest Commentary: Analysis of Vaitla’s Statements in Davis Enterprise Article on Merging Commissions
By Elaine Roberts Musser If you parse through Councilmember Vaitla’s statements appearing in the Davis Enterprise, it…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode #230: Laurence Ralph and the Tragedy of Sito
It is described as: “A riveting and heart-wrenching story of violence, grief and the American justice system,…
Guest Commentary: We Need to Listen
Transgender people who have experienced prison call for more humane conditions and treatment. Nearly one in six…
Prison Policy Initiative Reports: The Three Cs of Jail Construction Arguments – Capacity, Contemporary, and Compassion
By Julie McCaffrey EASTHAMPTON, MA – The three arguments most commonly used to justify building or renovating…
Report: Privatization of U.S. Prisons Problem for At-Risk Communities, People
By Kyndall Dowell and Karime Montano WASHINGTON, DC – Kristen M. Budd, an academic research analyst in…
California Legislative Analyst’s Office Endorses Closure of Five More State Prisons
By Rena Abdusalam and Estrella Torres SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO), a nonpartisan…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Opposes Military Diversion, Charges Accused Already Lacks Motivation in Treatment – Judge OKs Alternatives
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Judge David Hizami late last week in Los Angeles Superior…
Sunday Commentary: What the Enterprise Endorsements Tell Us about the Coming Election
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The other day I was curious about whom…
Vice Mayor Bapu Vaitla’s Commentary on Community Engagement and the General Plan
Transcribed by Alan Hirsch I mostly want to talk about the community engagement piece. But I want…
Gender Bias Pervades Death Penalty Case – Advocates Urge SCOTUS Review
Special to the Vanguard In 2004, Brenda Andrew was sentenced to death, despite troubling gender bias shown…
Guest Commentary: We Need to Listen
Transgender people who have experienced prison call for more humane conditions and treatment. Nearly one in six…
California Report: Decrease in Recidivism Rates Amid COVID-19 Pandemic and Criminal Justice Reform Efforts
By Jenna Tooley SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s criminal justice reforms are having a positive impact, according to…
Local ACLU Outraged at School’s Handling of 16-Year-Old’s Assault, Death
By Helen Shamamyan OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The American Civil Liberties Union released a statement last week…
My View: It’s about Housing Needs – Not Growth
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – I saw this comment on social media as…
Guest Commentary: We Need to Listen
Transgender people who have experienced prison call for more humane conditions and treatment. Nearly one in six…
