Kailyn Standifer

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  • Kailyn Standifer

    Kailyn Standifer was raised in South Central, Los Angeles, where she witnessed the misrepresentation of her community via over policing, a lack of educational programs, and negative media portrayals. She recognizes education as a basic need rather than a privilege, and seeks opportunities to create equity for students of color. Volunteering as a mentor for students of color from middle school to junior college, she recognized and related to their struggles. Her involvement with the Umojia Program and experience in ethnic studies courses provided her with solutions to close the equity gap. She is fascinated with the intersectionality people experience and how those outcomes affect families and communities alike. She believes people’s stories have valuable lessons and the power to inspire change. As a junior at the University of California, Davis, majoring in English, she intends to share the stories of others and represent her community with pride.

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Breaking News, Immigration, National Issues

Journalist Sami Hamdi Detained by ICE; Government Accused of Violating First and Fourth Amendment Rights

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The Trump administration is facing accusations of using federal agencies for political retaliation and violating constitutional protections after British Muslim... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Solitary Confinement Violates Human Rights, Research Shows

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Solitary confinement, or "the hole," is a costly and unregulated practice that violates human rights, increases mental health diagnoses, and disproportionately affects... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

Court Watch: Prosecutor’s Request for Jail Time for DUI Charge Deemed Excessive

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Deputy District Attorney Stefanie Decillis requested that an expecting mother be taken into custody for a misdemeanor DUI charge, but the court deemed it excessive... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

COURT WATCH: Yolo Judge Grants Mental Health Diversion, Keeps $10,000 Bond for Accused Struggling with Addiction

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Judge Sonia Cortes upheld a $10,000 bond for an accused drug dealer with a history of addiction, while also granting a motion for mental health diversion and requiring... Read more.