Everyday Injustice

Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform

Op-Ed | Mass Incarceration Is a Public Health Crisis

Incarceration is a public health crisis that affects the health and well-being of incarcerated people, corrections staff, their families, and entire communities, resulting in increased rates of chronic medical conditions, mental health issues, and poor health outcomes.

Menzies’ Clemency Petition Reveals Flaws in Original Trial

Ralph Menzies, who is scheduled to be executed by firing squad in September 2025, has submitted a clemency petition to the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole, citing his irreversible vascular dementia and a crumbling foundation of flawed trial proceedings, false testimony, prosecutorial misconduct, and ineffective legal representation.