Monday Morning Thoughts: Should There Be a Community Vision?
On Sunday, I received a thoughtful message from Matt Williams noting the lack of discussion in general…
Guest Commentary: San Francisco County Sheriff’s Office and Distinguished Guests Honor Justice-Impacted Veterans at San Bruno Jail
On November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a program honoring justice-impacted Veterans was held within the…
After Trump Election, ‘We Are California’ Promises to Strengthen Californian Communities
LOS ANGELES, CA — Following Trump’s election win last week, “We are California” launched a movement to…
ACLU Reaffirms Staunch Opposition to Trump Presidency
WASHINGTON, DC – American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Anthony D. Romero last week, following Donald Trump’s…
Trump’s Victory Could Impact His Pending Federal Criminal Cases
WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump’s U.S. Presidential election win could allow him to halt his federal criminal…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Return of Phone to Accused, but Acknowledges Its Necessity
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk of the Yolo County Superior Court denied the return of…
Sunday Commentary: With Deos Likely to Win, Let’s Look at Her on the Housing Issue
Davis, CA – With Friday’s tally, Linda Deos leads with 51.5 percent of the vote and just…
Guest Commentary: How Money Works – The Overview
Since before the Renaissance, businesses have used double-entry bookkeeping to track their finances. This means financial items…
Guest Commentary: A New and Compelling Vision Is Needed for the United States of America
Tuesday night’s election results reiterate our need to offer a compelling vision for the future. A vision…
Statement: On Gascón’s Defeat in Los Angeles
By Anne Irwin, Rev. Zachary Hoover, and Delvone Michael George Gascón has been a champion for justice…
What Will the Impact of Oakland’s Measure NN and Prop 36 Hold for Voters?
OAKLAND, CA— When media outlets reported last week on the results of the California Ballot, the Urban…
REPORT: Probation Guidelines ‘Doom Many to Inevitable Further Punishments’
EASTHAMPSON, MASS – A recent report released by the Prison Policy Initiative exposed probation’s “burdensome rules that…
My View: Why I Ended Up Supporting Measure Q
Now that the election is over, I am finally allowed to discuss my personal choice to support…
Elections Have Consequences: What Trump’s Victory Means for Residents of the Carceral State, Legacy Media, and Dismayed Leftists
For a decade, over the course of three national election cycles, it has been too easy for…
Guest Commentary: Deep Pocketed Donors Worked to Remove DA Price from Day One
The people of Alameda County are understandably frustrated with homelessness and crime, and they deserve real solutions….
California Voters Reject Prop 32: Minimum Wage Increase Halted
SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s Proposition 32 to raise the minimum wage appeared to be rejected with 51.9…
Passenger Pepper-Sprayed NYC Muslim Uber Driver, Charged with Hate Crime
NEW YORK CITY, NY – A passenger who pepper-sprayed a Muslim Uber driver and was fired from…
ACLU of Northern California Called Prop 36 ‘Misguided’ – Passed Anyway
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The ACLU of Northern California said this week it opposed “Proposition 36 because…
Guest Commentary: Commissions Pushing Back on Chapman-Vaitla Plan
This fall, Davis Mayor Josh Chapman and Councilmember Bapu Vaitla asked our city commissioners for feedback on…
Guest Commentary: LA DA Election Results Not a Rejection of Reform
George Gascón has dedicated his entire life to public service, and we are deeply grateful to him…
