BRIEFING: ‘Incarceration and Crime: A Weak Relationship’ in U.S. and Around the Globe
By Lily Rusk WASHINGTON, DC – Over the past 10 years, incarceration and crime rates have declined…
Council Will Be Asked to Approve Ordinance to Put Sales Tax Measure on November Ballot
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Two weeks ago, the Davis City Council agreed…
Florida Educators Urge Appeals Court to Block Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act
Special to the Vanguard Miami, FL – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit heard…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Knowing Your Neighbors with Hollie Garrett – The Story of Adnan
by Hollie Garrett Anyone who watches the news has heard about the conflict between the Israelis and…
Former Law Prof Claims Recent Research on ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ Leading to Overturning Criminal Convictions
By Audrey Sawyer AUSTIN, TX – More than 15 years ago, pictures were taken of Boston pediatrician…
Keeping Kids ‘Out of Violence’ – Summer Youth Program by San Francisco Public Defender’s Office Celebrates 20 Years of Community Engagement
By Enola Gueta and Helen Shamamyan SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza this…
Report: UCLA Researchers Find Broad Disparities in Cost of Fees, Purpose, and Intent
Key Finding: “Some cities adjust impact fees upward until new housing is no longer feasible, at all.”…
Vanguard Incarcerated Press – May 2024 – Print Edition
Note from the editor: As I see through social media violent police crackdowns on pro-Palestinian demonstrators across…
California Measure to Deter Extremism in State Military Passes Crucial Committee Vote
By Gabriela Rose SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) this week said…
Biden’s Executive Action on Immigration Called ‘Ruthless’ Asylum Ban by San Francisco Civil Rights Group
By Quinn Hogan SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco…
ACLU Sues Pennsylvania Over Inadequate Public Defense System
Special to the Vanguard Harrisburg, PA – The ACLU of Pennsylvania on Thursday announced they are suing…
COURT WATCH: Deputy District Attorney Pushes for More Jail Time than ‘Typical’ for Accused’s First Violation
MODESTO, CA — In one of Thursday’s case management conferences at Stanislaus Superior Court, a woman accused…
Student Opinion: The Digital Camera Renaissance
LOS ANGELES—Over the past two years, digital point-and-shoot cameras from the early 2000s have taken the internet…
Student Opinion: The Importance of Avoiding Fast Fashion
LOS ANGELES—With increasing awareness of climate change, many are considering options to lower their carbon footprints through…
Student Opinion: More Than Just a Shave and a Haircut
LOS ANGELES — Oakley’s Barber Shop became an integral part of the Westwood community in 1929, and…
Student Opinion: The Carbon Pawprint
LOS ANGELES–Pets are great companions. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are over 60 million…
Student Opinion: AAPI Month
LOS ANGELES—May is the official month of celebration for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage accomplishments and…
Supporters of Prop 47 Rollback Charge Foul Play by Legislature; Fail to Note Falling Crime Rates (Updated)
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Gathering in front of the Attorney General’s Office…
Letter: No Confidence in the Council
By Elaine Roberts Musser I was appalled with City Council’s response to the apprehension many expressed at…
Guest Commentary: The Truth about Retail Theft
Shoplifting isn’t actually on the rise, but tough talk by retail giants and politicians distracts from what…
