VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Modern Day Slavery
by Johnny Guerrero When people think of a marginalized community they rarely think of incarcerated humans. Many…
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- Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful JournalismThe Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
- Housing Coalition Contends SCAG Methodology Undermines SB 79 MandateA coalition of housing, transit, and land-use advocacy organizations has called upon the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to revise its proposed methodology for implementing Senate Bill 79. The groups contend that the regional planning agency’s approach conflicts with state law and guidance issued by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
- Maryland Takes Significant Step Toward Fair Housing for People Returning from IncarcerationMaryland's recently enacted Fair Chance Housing Act expands access to stable housing for individuals with conviction histories, a measure proponents assert will advance public safety and permit applicants an individualized review of their criminal records.
- In a First, California Supreme Court Reverses a Death Sentence under New Racial Justice LawThe California Supreme Court reversed the death sentence of Anthony Bankston, a Los Angeles Bloods gang member convicted of a 1991 murder, citing racial bias. The court found a prosecutor's comparison of Bankston to a "dangerous animal" during the penalty phase violated the 2020 Racial Justice Act. This ruling marks the first time a death sentence has been overturned under the Act, though Bankston's murder conviction remains.
- Liberals Held the Door OpenAn analysis of liberal political behavior suggests a tendency to prioritize the maintenance of the status quo, frequently advocating for calm and patience while simultaneously safeguarding existing systems. This perspective, the analysis indicates, often leads to the delegitimization of radical action, thereby exacerbating the suffering of marginalized communities.