The Price of Being a Woman in Mexico
By Alexa Castruita MEXICO CITY— Maria de Jesus Jaime Zamudio. Ingrid Escamilla Vargas. Debanhi Susana Escobar…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Study Reveals Findings Regarding Restitution and Fees, Juvenile Recidivism in Florida across Race and Ethnicity
By Brinda Kalita MIAMI, FL – A study here has revealed startling findings on the impact of…
ACLU Applauds Biden’s Executive Order Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
By Kaylee Pearlman WASHINGTON, DC – President Biden issued an executive order last week further advancing racial…
UNC Prosecutors and Politics Project: A Research Initiative Studying Role of Prosecutors in Criminal Justice System
By Caleigh Carlisle CHAPEL HILL, NC – The School of Law at the University of North Carolina…
The Sentencing Project Report Regarding Extensive Prison Sentences Cites ‘Practical’ Ways to Reduce Incarceration
By Daphne Ho WASHINGTON, DC – The Sentencing Project released a report this month that focuses on…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Media Uncritically Evaluates Reisig’s Bail Claims
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Ever since zero bail was initiated in Yolo…
Lawsuit Filed, Officer Arrested after Unarmed Black Man Shot and Killed in Louisiana
By Amy Berberyan SHREVEPORT, LA – A family here has filed a lawsuit in a case after…
Tyre Nichols’ Mother ‘Nightmare’ Continues after Officers Plead Not Guilty
By Perla Brito and Julie McCaffrey MEMPHIS, TN – Tyre Nichols’ family and its attorney, Ben Crump,…
CA AG Announces First-Ever Post-Conviction Justice Unit within the California Department of Justice
By Rena Abdusalam OAKLAND, CA – Rob Bonta, California Attorney General, announced late last week a newly-formed…
New CA Bill Introduced to Reduce Recidivism by Providing Therapy in Prisons
By Sunny Zhou SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation was introduced here last week designed to reduce California’s high…
Descendants of Incarcerated Japanese Families in WWII Concentration Camps Urge Closing of Immigrant Detention Centers
By Michael Apfel SACRAMENTO, CA – Descendants of incarcerated Japanese families will be joined by local faith…
Guest Commentary: Catapulting the Propaganda Locally
by Mark Dempsey I’ve come to believe a sizable percentage of reporters don’t know that their sources…
Looking Back: Richard DiGuglielmo Surrenders to the Crushing Power of a Misguided Appellate Court
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Minnesota Supreme Court Votes against Restoring Voting Rights for Felons – Opponents Charge Ruling Disproportionately Affects People of Color, People of Indigenous Descent
By Destiny G MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Constitution does not automatically give those who have been released…
Prison Policy Initiative Report: Reducing Housing Barriers for Those with Criminal Records
By Michael McCutcheon EASTHAMPTON, MASS – A new report published by the Prison Policy Initiative insists housing…
Hunger Strike by 84 Detained CA Immigrants Demands Fair Living/Working Conditions
By Jonathan Lewis and Maria Pia BAKERSFIELD AND MCFARLAND, CA – Eighty-four immigrant detainees at the Mesa…
Incarcerated Advocate Coalition Demands Biden Administration Crack Down on ‘Junk Fees’ in Criminal Justice System
By Audrey Sawyer and Ruby Mota WASHINGTON, DC – Incarcerated people must be included in the efforts…
RJI Podcast: Tyre Nichols’ Death, Race & Policing, Restorative Policing
Today’s podcast is on multiple subjects including the recent violent police beating death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols…
Commentary: Why We Write
By D. Razor Babb There are as many reasons why we write as there are synonyms in…
Former Prosecutor: DOJ Contradicts Joe Biden’s Initial Campaigning against Death Penalty by Pursuing Capital Punishment against 2017 Terrorist
By Kimberly Torres MANHATTAN, NY – Former prosecutor for the Manhattan district attorney’s office Jordan Rubin this…
