Sunday Commentary: Reisig Positioning Himself between Schubert and Boudin
By David M. Greenwald For the second time in a row, Jeff Reisig, first elected in 2006,…
Sunday Commentary: Officer-Involved Killings Are Bad, but They Actually Undercount the Problem
By David M. Greenwald Earlier this week we covered the story of a 73-year-old woman with dementia…
Student Opinion: The Covid-19 Crisis in India
By Esma Mesihovic I distinctly remember watching my first video of the situation in India: crematoriums overwhelmed…
Guest Commentary: Reimagining Policing in Davis
by Mayor Gloria Partida I, along with many in our Nation, breathed a sigh of relief when…
Guest Commentary: The Greatest Threat to Defunding the Police? State Pre-emption.
A little-known legal tool allows states to override progressive policies in cities. By John Pfaff When Governor…
Guest Commentary: Modern Money (in a Nutshell) and the Environment
(c) By Mark Dempsey Special to the Vanguard Modern Money Theory provides an accurate description of federal…
Student Opinion: As The Pandemic Nears An End, A Look Back
By Jacob Derin On Tuesday, the federal government announced new guidelines on mask-wearing that allow fully vaccinated…
Letter: Taormino Responds to Vanguard Comments
By David Taormino Only in Davis are you guilty of a “crime” (breaking a promise) before you…
Letter: Police Oppose Federal Menthol Ban Proposal
Menthol Bans Fail to Reduce Smoking While Creating Additional Tensions Between Police & Communities of Color On…
Guest Commentary: The Unhappy 25th Birthday of Two Tough-on-Crime Era Laws That Have Deadly Consequences for Incarcerated People
The PLRA and AEDPA have caused untold pain and suffering for people in prisons — they must…
Student Opinion: A Women-Centered Hackathon From UC Davis
By Esma Mesihovic UC Davis just finished organizing its first women-focused hackathon, Lovelace Hacks 2021. Launched by…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Danger from COVID Is Not Nearly Over
By David M. Greenwald I watched in horror this weekend accounts of what is happening in India…
Student Opinion: Vaccine Pauses Do More Harm Than Good
By Jacob Derin The federal government is considering revoking the halt on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine….
Sunday Commentary: Despite the Conviction, the System Is Broken and Systems of Oppression Must Be Dismantled
By David M. Greenwald The consensus this week seems to be the verdict in the Derek Chauvin…
Statement: 80 Prosecutors and Law Enforcements Leaders Sign on to Support Clean Slate Initiatives
This week over 80 elected prosecutors and law enforcement leaders issued a joint statement urging policymakers to expand…
Looking Back: A Cop’s Cop – Profile of Jim Trainum
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Commentary: Chauvin Unlikely to Win on Appeal
By David M. Greenwald The evidence was overwhelmingly against Derek Chauvin in the murder trial where he…
Guest Commentary: Another Suicide at Santa Rita Jail Sparks Cry for Sheriff Oversight in Alameda County
By Bob Britton Bob Britton, an activist with the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in Our Jails part…
Commentary: No Justice, No Peace
By David Greenwald “Make sure it’s filmed, Shown on national TV, They’ll have no mercy, A legal…
Public Comment Delivered Tuesday to City Council Regarding Commission Appointments Agenda Item
by Matt Williams Madam Mayor, members of Council and City Staff, it has come to my attention…
