Commentary: ‘The Arc of the Moral Universe is Long but It Bends Toward Justice’
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Fifteen years ago next month was one of the lower…
Guest Commentary: Reimagining Policing in Davis
by Mayor Gloria Partida I, along with many in our Nation, breathed a sigh of relief when…
Pastor Eunbee Ham Speaks Out for Black Lives and against Racialized Violence (Video)
Following the conviction of Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s murder and the death of other Black men…
Sunday Commentary: Despite the Conviction, the System Is Broken and Systems of Oppression Must Be Dismantled
By David M. Greenwald The consensus this week seems to be the verdict in the Derek Chauvin…
Speaker: “Racialized violence and its varying dynamics in those that have been rendered different stem from the same source of white supremacy.”
Community Gathers in Recognition of Victims of Police Violence By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Passionate…
Community Rebuilds Solidarity Space as Council Condemns the Removal of Community Art
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Around 3 pm on Tuesday activists in Davis noticed that…
Davis Solidarity Space Art Missing
By Jordan Varney DAVIS — Today at 3 pm local activists noticed the art was missing from…
Sunday Commentary: Door Is Back Open for Davis to Consider Berkeley Ordinance
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – It is interesting—last week we had extensive discussions on reimagining…
Anger and Frustration Well Up in Community Response to the Wright Killing
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – The death of George Floyd ignited protests and inspired groups…
Vanguard’s City Desk Webinar – Public Safety in Davis – JOIN US NOW
On Tuesday, April 6, the City Council will weigh in on proposals to reimagine public safety. Join…
Sunday Commentary: Not Everything Is about Race – But Too Much Still Is
By David M. Greenwald I have been struck by some of the comments and discussions this week. …
Commentary: Deconstructing Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel
By David M. Greenwald As someone who has watched Darren Pytel for the last 15 years, starting…
Commentary: Need Better Analytics in Staff Report Responding to the TJSC Proposal
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Several years ago when I was on the Human Relations…
Mayor Receives Open Letter from Community Calling for Independent Department of Public Safety
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – A letter signed by over 600 individuals and groups was…
Over 600 Individuals and Groups Sign Letter Pushing for Changes to Davis Police Department
The following is an open letter signed by 27 organizations including the Vanguard Editorial Board and 585…
Sunday Commentary: The Urgency of Optimizing Police Responses
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – As a society we have asked our police force to…
Staff Responds to Reimagining Public Safety Report; Council to Consider Next Steps
By David M. Greenwald As the trial of the officer accused of murdering George Floyd continues, the…
Guest Commentary: A Department of Public Safety Can Fix What the Davis Police Cannot
By Kazia J. Hart Last summer, Davis residents marched, sweat-drenched and frustrated, to the Davis Police Department….
Guest Commentary: Standing Against Hate
By Gloria Partida This week was a week of immersive social justice opportunities. Or as immersive as…
Commentary: Criticism of Solidarity Space Illustrates Continued Need for Anti-Racism in Our Community
By David M. Greenwald When the Davis Mosque was defiled by an act of hateful vandalism, Kate…
