Sunday Commentary: I’m for Releasing Sirhan Sirhan
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor On Friday, the parole board, after the prosecutors in Los Angeles…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
New Report Reveals Decrease in Crime in Democratic Voting Counties, Increase in Republican Voting Counties
By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA – California’s 23 Republican-voting counties have higher rates of…
Looking Back: President Obama and Wrongful Convictions
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Huntington Beach, UCLA Sued by Man for Allegedly Breaking His Arm, Subsequent Misdiagnosis
By Luke Kyaw and Lois Yoo HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – Earlier in February of this year,…
California Senate Legislation to Decriminalize Possession of Psychedelics Like LSD Becomes Two-Year Bill
By Joseph Shepard SACRAMENTO, CA – California Senate Bill 519, which would decriminalize the “possession and personal…
CA Senate Appropriation Committee Sends Bill to End Prison-to-Deportation Pipeline to CA Senate Floor for a Final Vote
Special to The Vanguard SACRAMENTO, CA – California Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo’s AB 937 – the VISION…
San Diego Newspaper Criticizes Sheriff’s Dept. and Its Own Reporting about a Deputy Who Claimed He Suffered from Fentanyl Overdose on Job
By Stacie Guevara SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy David Faiive’s claim that he…
Youth and Justice Coalition Rally to Reimagine Youth Justice
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – About 70 people—youth and members of the Free…
One of Last Remaining ICE Detainees at Yuba County Jail Should be Released Now as New COVID Outbreak Hits Facility, Urge SF Public Defenders
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) should immediately release…
CA Police Reform Bill Would Provide Representation for Civilians in the Decertification of Law Enforcement Officers
By Alexa Kendell and Natalia Claburn SACRAMENTO, CA – California is considering passing the “SB #2” law…
CA Supreme Court Reverses Edward Wycoff’s Double Murder Conviction
By Angie Madrid SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The California Supreme Court reversed defendant Edward Wycoff’s conviction of…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 122: The Death of Angelo Quinto – Excited Delirium or Murder?
Family Outraged by Excited Delirium Diagnosis in Police Killing in Contra Costa County, California It may have…
OIR Comes Down Hard on Orange County Sheriff’s Department Use of Force Practices
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Santa Ana, CA – A report by a government watchdog agency…
County Prosecutor Sues Solano DA Over Age Discrimination, Retaliation
Sharon Henry, a deputy chief prosecutor, says District Attorney Krishna Abrams and others retaliated against her for…
California’s ‘Incompetent to Stand Trial’ Masses Must be Given Due Process, Treatment After CA Supreme Court Action
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Thousands of people jammed into California’s county jails every…
House Passes John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act – Moves to Senate
By Peter Eibert WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the John R. Lewis…
Commentary: ADDA Attorney Attacks Gascón’s Reforms Using a Poor Understanding of Data Analysis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – As someone trained in the use of…
‘The Only Way the Virus Gets in Here Is Through Them’ – SQ Prisoners Frustrated with Latest COVID-19 Outbreak
By Joe Garcia The incarcerated community at San Quentin State Prison (SQ) are angry, frustrated and confused…
Retired Black Army Vet Killed by Police after Experiencing PTSD Breakdown: Family Demands Investigation
By Angie Madrid NEWTON, NJ— Gulia Dale, 61, a retired U.S. Army major, was shot and…
Independent News Source Charges Mainstream News Media Inaccurately Report Crime and Prosecution in San Francisco, Leaving Chesa Boudin in Middle
By Linh Nguyen SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Data shows that crime has not been rising since…
