Shaolien Chen-Graf

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  • Shaolien Chen-Graf

    Shaolien Chen-Graf is a fourth-year student at the University of California, Santa Barbara studying Sociology and minoring in Professional Writing. With hopes of pursuing a career as a writer for issues of social justice or simply within the NGO sector she is excited to hone her skills as a reporter and journalist. She currently advocates for reproductive justice as the Outreach Coordinator for Students for Reproductive Justice at UCSB, and promotes access to higher education through her role as a financial specialist for a nonprofit organization called CalSOAP. Shaolien is excited for the opportunity to witness the court system inaction and to draw attention to everyday injustices that are infringing on people's rights. In her free time she enjoys being out in nature, spending time with loved ones, and birdwatching.

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Breaking News, Court Watch, Southern California Court Watch, State of California

COURT WATCH: Santa Barbara County Judge Issues Bench Warrant, Defense Claims Accused Arrested Improperly

SANTA BARBARA, CA–The accused didn’t appear at arraignment for misdemeanor charges of drinking in public here in...... Read more.
Breaking News

LA Times Editorial Board: Racism Not Death Penalty’s Only Flaw 

By Shaolien Chen-Graf  LOS ANGELES, CA – The California death penalty, in practice, is racist—but it’s much...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, National Issues

Drug Policy Alliance Charges Biden Admin Decision to ‘Reschedule’ Pot Good Start, But Not Good Enough, Especially for Communities of Color

By Shaolien Chen-Graf WASHINGTON DC — Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) announced this week the U.S. Drug Enforcement...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, National Issues

‘Crossroads’ of Criminal Justice Reform – U.S. Urged to Learn from Past Failures of Mass Incarceration

By Shaolien Chen-Graf and Helen Shamamyan  NEW YORK, NY – Senior Director of the Justice Program at...... Read more.