Commentary: Should We Be Easing Mask Restrictions?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Thursday that they were…
Commentary: The Changing Landscape of the Tech and the Pandemic
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – As we move out of the pandemic—eventually we…
Commentary: Judge’s Criticism of Boudin’s Office Largely Unwarranted
By Rory Fleming On September 29, Judge Bruce Chan, a former public defender, seemingly crushed San Francisco…
Monday Morning Thoughts: A Look at What Police Abolition Could Look Like
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor People hear terms like “defund the police” “abolish the police” “disband…
Sunday Commentary: Police Have Always Carried the Public Safety Mantra, but Now They Have a Problem
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor For years police officers proudly carried the public safety flag—their actions…
My View: DA Attacks Zero Bail, then Absurdly Incarcerates Man for 23 Years for Nonviolent Drug Offense
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – For months the Vanguard has pointed out that…
Commentary: County Where Philando Castile Died Becomes Latest to Stop Prosecuting Non-Safety Traffic Stops
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor While various notions of “defund” the police have drawn attention, not…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why the Climate Package Is the Most Immediate and Urgent Need
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor More than a decade ago, the Vanguard was among the first…
Guest Commentary: ‘Security,’ a Front for Dehumanizing Prisoners
By David Annarelli The word “security” and the ideas about prison environments go together like a hand…
Looking Back: Increasing Awareness of Prosecutorial Misconduct, Discipline and Accountability Hampered by Prosecutorial Immunity
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
My View: A Lot of Finger Pointing By Leaders Not Getting Police Reform Done
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – One of the big sticking points for comprehensive…
Guest Commentary: Addressing Racialized Violence Against Migrants Requires a Complete Overhaul of Customs and Border Protection
Absent deep reforms, Border Patrol’s long history of racist, violent abuse means inhumanity like that displayed in…
Commentary: Is Reisig Attacking Racial Inequities in the Right Place?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – In 2018 report submitted to the UN by…
Guest Commentary: Expressing Support for the Sutter Place Appeal by Hirsch
by Wesley Sagewalker I am writing to you to express my hope that you will favorably consider…
Guest Commentary: Feeding All Residents, Especially Vulnerable Children, Highest Priority
by Jim Durst Food – growing and providing enough to those who work for us and those…
Letter: Revision of Process for Approval of Tree Removals from Commercial Property
The following letter was sent to the City Council from the Tree Commission approved with a 6-0…
Letter: Supporting the Appeal of the Permit to Remove Trees for Solar Panels at Sutter Health
by Don Shor Copy of a letter sent Sept 19 2021. To the members of the Davis…
Sunday Commentary: Nakia Porter Speaks Truth to Power As She Confronts Beating at Hands of Deputies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – It was as impressive a speech as I…
Guest Commentary: Closing Our Eyes Will Not Address Systemic Racial Bias
By Cynthia Rodriguez Racial bias in charging and sentencing criminal defendants in Yolo County is an acknowledged…
Looking Back: The Practice of Using Technicalities to Fight Against Innocence Claims Must Cease
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…