Electrify Uman!
The first of Davis’ Sister Cities was Uman, Ukraine. Due to the on-going war, their electrical grid…
Prosecutor Commends Defense Attorney for Advocacy Following Early Case Management Conference
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – After a date was agreed upon for a future proceeding in…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Cost of Housing Is Part of the Equation in Housing Insecurity and Homelessness, but Not the Full Picture
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Are “liberals” to be blamed for California’s homelessness…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 179: Sacramento Area Congregations Together (Sac ACT)
Today on Everyday Injustice we talk with Talitha Floyd from Sacramento Area Congregations Together (Sac ACT). Sacramento…
Crime Victims File Complaint against Judges and DA For Having Secret Meetings
By Robert J Hansen San Jose, CA – A group of crime victims and advocates filed a…
All Charges Tossed against Leader of Indigenous-Led Advocacy Group Involved in Trump Protest
By The Vanguard Staff SIOUX FALLS SD – All charges were dismissed here last week against the…
Texas 2022 Death Penalty Report Confirms Historic Low Level of Executions
By Citlalli Florez AUSTIN, TX – A new report was released by the Texas Coalition to Abolish…
National Survey Reveals ‘Secret’ Mandatory Surcharges & Assessments Imposed in Every Traffic, Criminal, Local Court Case
By Paloma Sifuentes WASHINGTON, DC- A new report created by the Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC)…
Attorneys Present in Courtroom Rally to Support Confused Young Woman at Sentencing
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – An accused here in Yolo County Superior Court last week relied…
Sunday Commentary: Downtown Plan Has Some Good Features, but It Won’t Solve Our Housing Crisis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – This week the Davis City Council finally—emphasis on…
Attorney General Proposes to End Sentencing Disparities on Crack and Powder Cocaine
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – One of the biggest legacies of the so-called…
Looking Back: Advice to the Wrongfully Convicted
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Guest Commentary: The Most Lonely in Prison? Those Who Never Committed a Crime
The innocent ones are easy to spot when they enter the system. by Edward Contreras For 27…
Oregon Governor Commutes All 17 Death Sentences to Life in Prison without Possibility of Parole
By The Vanguard Staff SALEM, OR – Republican lawmakers here attacked outgoing Oregon Gov. Kate Brown last…
DPIC REPORT: Nearly Half of U.S. Death Penalty Executions in 2022 Botched
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – Seven of 18 execution attempts nationally in 2022—across six states—were…
The Sentencing Project: Modest Criminal Justice Reform Gains Legislatively in 2022
By Alexis Rios-Jimenez WASHINGTON, DC – The “Top Trends in Criminal Justice Reform, 2022” report was released…
My View: NIMBY Opposition to Affordable Housing a National Problem
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor When Davis residents are polled—as they were last spring—most of them…
Guest Commentary: DJUSD Board Must Hold a Public Hearing Regarding the Role of District Staff in Max Benson’s Death
by Brendan White David Greenwald’s December 13, 2022 article, “DJUSD Compelled to Change Policies Following Death of…
Guest Commentary: It’s Simply Too Dangerous to Arm Robots
Here are our guiding principles that communities and policymakers should follow when debating police robots. By Jay…
Guest Commentary: Is Houston a Model for Ending Homelessness?
By Mark Dempsey SACRAMENTO, CA – The Vanguard recently wrote that the city of Houston has handled…