Squander 101: A Required Corrections Officer Academy Class
By Bryce Canyon My Introduction to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) prison system followed…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
More Community Leaders Announce Support for Embattled Progressive Philly Prosecutor Krasner
By Leila Katibah and Alexis Rios-Jimenez PHILADELPHIA, PA – This past week, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office…
California State Senator Scott Wiener Hotly Responds to Homophobic Remarks by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Charlie Kirk
By Audrey Sawyer and Ramneet Singh SAN FRANCISCO, CA – California Stata Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco)…
Krasner Challenges the Legality of Impeachment by Pennsylvania Legislature
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Philadelphia, PA – At a press conference earlier this week, Philadelphia…
San Francisco’s Plan to Limit Traffic Stops Revised, to Be Voted on at Later Date
By: Robert J Hansen San Francisco, CA – A new policy would ban San Francisco police from…
San Francisco Approves Police to Use Robots with Lethal Force
by Robert J. Hansen San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday…
Commentary: County Erections
By John L. Orr I find little to laugh about in jail, but occasionally a character joins…
SF Public Defenders, Community Members Blast to CA Judicial Council SF Superior Court Unlawful Trial Backlog, ‘Humanitarian Crisis’
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco Public Defenders, community leaders and members blasted San…
Decarcerate Sac, Allies Announce News Conference to Denounce Sacramento Jail Expansion
By Cres Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Community groups continue to line up opposing…
SF Supervisor Preston Talks about Killer Robots
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – It may sound absurd—and as one drills…
Commentary: The Long Walk Home – The Path of the Unforgiven
By Ricky Ortega As I was on trial for murder, the bereaved mother of my victim entered…
Dozens of CHP Officers Dodge Criminal Consequences after Judge Offers ‘Sweet’ Plea Deal over Objection of CA Attorney General
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – Felony wage theft and fraud charges filed against 51…
Missouri Executes Black Man after Courts Refuse Appeals – Lawmaker Charges ‘Criminal Justice System’ Failed Kevin Johnson
By Taylor Smith and Alyssa Eng BONNE TERRE, MO – U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (MO) has released…
Missouri Executes Man Despite Findings that Racism Contributed to His Conviction and Sentence
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor St. Louis, MO – Despite a finding by a special…
Commentary: Are Early Releases Really the Problem?
By Delbert D. Williams “A suspect arrived in connection with [April’s] mass shooting outside bars in Sacramento…
REPORT: SF ‘Be The Jury’ Pilot Project Hikes Jury Pay to $100 Day, ‘Increases Economic and Racial Diversity’ in Juries
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A pilot “Be The Jury” program that hikes jury…
CA Senator Wiener Calls Statement by Marjorie Taylor Greene Homophobic Attack on Him, LGBTQ People
By Audrey Sawyer SAN FRANCISCO, CA – House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene Monday responded to a tweet…
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT WITH A DONATION TODAY: Support the Vanguard on #GivingTuesday
Support the Vanguard on #GivingTuesday Dear friends: We are reaching out to you on this Giving Tuesday,…
O’Malley Offers Congrats to Price in Alameda DA Transition
Pamela Price was elected DA in Alameda County in an historic election this month. Outgoing DA Nancy…
Guest Commentary: Reform Prosecutors Won Big in Midterms by Rejecting Scare Tactics
By Sam McCann Between Labor Day and the November 8th midterm elections, voters were bombarded with at…
