Could Boudin Run Again? Chesa Boudin Talks about the Recall and the Future of the Movement
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – It wasn’t the 20-point blow out it…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Advocates Argue against the Governor’s Proposed CARE Court
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a new policy…
Family, Community Rally after 59th Death in 10 Years Linked to Santa Rita Jail
By Patty Yao OAKLAND, CA – Jose “Nick” Cardenas’ family, community members and activists from the Ella…
Santa Rita Jail Practices ‘Racist Discrimination’ against ‘Non-White’ Attorney, Charges Civil Rights Lawyer in Internal Affairs Complaint
By Cres Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief DUBLIN, CA – Yolanda Huang—a civil rights and defense lawyer…
Western States Commit to Protecting Those from Other States Seeking Abortion Access
By Jeanine Grimes SACRAMENTO, CA – Although the U.S. Supreme Court last week overturned Roe v. Wade,…
SF District Attorney Files Insurance Fraud, Grand Theft and Identity Theft Felonies against SF Police Officer Involved in Car Scheme
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A San Francisco police officer was charged with five…
Sentencing Project Applauds Passage of Measure to Allow Incarcerated to Vote
By Mihajla Milovanovic BOSTON, MASS – Massachusetts has joined other states in giving voting rights to those…
Philly District Attorney Krasner Calls on Other DAs to Publicly Declare They Will Support & Protect Reproductive Rights
By Michele Chadwick PHILADELPHIA, PA – Following the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Philly District…
ACLU and Planned Parenthood Suing for Right to Abortion for Kentuckians
By Veronica Miller LOUISVILLE, KY – On behalf of Kentucky abortion clinics and a health care provider,…
California Senate Votes to Keep Legalized Slavery in its Prisons
by Robert J Hansen Sacramento, CA – Removing the language allowing for indentured servitude from California’s Constitution…
Despite Heat Wave, Federal Court Denies Appeal by Homeless Union to Require City and County of Sacramento to Protect Unhoused – Union Buoyed As Judge Does Set Early July Hearing
By Cres Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Despite daily 100 degree temperatures for most…
Social Justice Groups Demand LA County Budget ‘Invest’ in Community, Not Sheriff’s Dept
By Michele Chadwick LOS ANGELES, CA – Social justice groups—including JusticeLA, Re-Imagine LA and the Los Angeles…
Sunday Commentary: DAs Speak Out across the Nation Vowing Not to Prosecute Abortion Cases – Why Are Reisig and the CDAA Silent on Dobbs?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – If you want to know a public official’s…
Guest Commentary: With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?
The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling will be devastating. Here’s what comes next. By Jessica Arons…
Guest Commentary: DeKalb County, Georgia, DA Responds to Court Decision Overturning Roe
By Sherry Boston Today is a dark day. Though a leaked draft opinion set expectations for the…
Looking Back: United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor – Part 2
by Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking Back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
ROE V. WADE: League of Women Voters Attacks SCOTUS Overturning of ‘Roe,’ Calls Ruling an ‘Assault’
By Amy Berberyan WASHINGTON, DC – Following the decision to overturn abortion rights this week by the…
My View: Some People Are Angry, but Anger Is Useless Unless the Energy Is Channeled
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor I must admit, I found myself in a bit of delight…
Guest Commentary: To Achieve True Reproductive Justice in California, We Must Look Beyond Roe v. Wade
By Arneta Rogers The ACLU of Northern California fights for Californians’ bodily autonomy and the right to have…
83 DAs and AGs Publicly Pledge to Use Their Settled Discretion and Not Criminalize Personal Healthcare Decisions
Special to the Vanguard In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade,…