Sunday Commentary: Grants Ruling Likely to Make the Homeless Problem Worse
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Without addressing permanent supportive housing, it is difficult to see how…
Guest Commentary: 55 Years after Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures
ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence…
Guest Commentary: An Ankle Monitor Gives a False Taste of Freedom
“I spent 30 months on an ankle monitor. It felt crueler than jail.” By Wesley Vaughan When…
Grand Jury: Sacramento Law Enforcement Agencies Breaking State Law, Violating Privacy of Motorists – Those Seeking Abortions Particularly Targeted
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The City of Sacramento Police Dept. and…
Everyday Injustices in Literature
How Symbolism of the Radio and Porch in “The Enormous Radio” by John Cheever and “Their Eyes…
ACLU: Supreme Court of Texas Ruling Means Texas Trans Youth Continue to Be at Risk
By Vy Tran Austin, TX — The Supreme Court of Texas last week blocked attempts of overturning…
Advocates Blast the Supreme Court for Ruling That Criminalizes Homelessness
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, CA – The Supreme Court handed down a long-awaited decision…
NY Times Calls on Biden to ‘Leave the Race’
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor In a move that illustrated how profound the dynamics of the…
YIMBY Condemns Supreme Court for Further Criminalizing Homelessness in Grants Pass Decision
“We need our elected officials and government agencies to take urgent action to help people with immediate…
Davis Chamber Announces New Executive Director
Special to the Vanguard Davis, CA – On Friday, the Davis Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring…
Fireworks and Questions: 1st Presidential Debate of the Campaign
By Aria Jalan ATLANTA, GA – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump Thursday took the…
ACLU Releases Policy Paper Criticizing Use of ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ in Philadelphia
By Shriya Chittapuram PHILADELPHIA, PA – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania recently released a…
Death Row Opponents Condemn Execution of Oklahoma’s ‘Longest Serving Death Row Prisoner’ Richard Norman Rojem, 66
By Kapish Kalita OKLAHOMA, OK – Richard Norman Rojem, 66, was executed by the state of Oklahoma…
Commentary: The Calls for Biden to Step Aside Will Grow Louder Now
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon Going to the…
California Legislature OKs ‘End Slavery’ Act Thursday, Voters Will Vote on It in November
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA — The End Slavery in California Act (ACA 8) will go to…
Letter: SF Public Defender Applauds Restoration of State’s Public Defender Pilot Program and Urges Permanent Funding
(Editor’s note: This week, the California State Legislature and Governor reached an agreement that restores funding to…
New Yorkers Were Choked, Beaten and Tased by NYPD Officers – Commissioner Buried Their Cases
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District Attorney Pamela Price Acknowledges Misconduct in Alameda DA Office before Her Arrival
By Audrey Sawyer and Nevya Patel OAKLAND, CA — Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price briefly addressed misconduct…
ACLU Joins ACLU of Texas in Effort to Overturn Peaceful Protesters’ Criminal Charges
By Sarah Chayet WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU announced Tuesday they are…
COURT WATCH: Woman Pursuing Position of Drug & Alcohol Counselor Faces Multiple Rescinded Job Offers – Judge Grants Petition to Toss Guilty Pleas
MODESTO, CA – In Stanislaus County Superior Court this week, Judge Shawn Bessey presided over a hearing…
