Commentary: What If Homeless Folks Resist Services?
Davis, CA – I have written a series of commentaries opposing a criminalization-based approach to clearing homeless…
Governor Claims Success in CARE Court as It Opens in All 58 California Counties
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom is claiming victory as the CARE Court (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment)…
SAN FRANCISCO TO LAUNCH STATE ENFORCED PROGRAM TO SHELTER ITS MENTALLY ILL HOUSELESS POPULATION BY OCT 1.
BY HUEY COLLETTE | STAFF WRITER MAR. 16, 2023 SAN FRANCISCO— San Francisco County will follow through…
Constitutionality of CARE Courts Challenged by Civil Rights Groups
By Robert J Hansen Disability Rights California (DCR), Western Center on Law and Poverty, and the Public…
Monday Morning Thoughts: California’s Homeless Crisis Is Solvable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Recent assessments show that California leads the nation…
State and Counties Begin Implementing CARE Court
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Despite concerns from experts and activists, California is moving forward…
Commentary: The Housing Insecurity to Prison Pipeline
By Davis M. Greenwald People often ask me how it is I focus on issues such as…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 170: Kara Chien, Mental Health Unit Attorney, Talks CARE Court
Governor Newsom and the state legislators recently enacted CARE Court to help address chronic homelessness and mental…
Commentary: Governor Gives Us the CARE Act When What We Need Is Housing for the Homeless
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A pointed column this week by Josh Gohlke…
Guest Commentary: Disability Rights California Disappointed with Governor Newsom’s Signing of SB 1338 (Umberg) CARE COURT into Law
This comes at a loss for people with disabilities and particularly to Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and LGBTQ+…
Disability, Civil Rights, Racial Justice and Housing Advocacy Organizations Urge CA Governor Newsom to Veto ‘CARE Court’ Legislation
By Rena Abdusalam SACRAMENTO, CA – After the CA Legislature approved SB 1338, the “CARE Court,” Gov….
Letter: Public Opposition Mounts to Newsom’s CARE Court
Sacramento, CA – Former United States Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and former Congressman Tony Coelho, co-authors of…
Letter: Advocates Oppose California CARE Court Legislation
By Shonique Williams, et al The organizations sending this letter advance and protect the civil rights of…
Commentary: Is Reisig the Jedi Master of Reform? Follow the Thread on Drug Treatment As One Example
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – There I was interviewing Akhi Johnson on the…
Sunday Commentary: The Homelessness Issue – Housing First Versus Mental Health and Addiction First
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Twice now in the past two years we have seen major…
Guest Commentary: Why We Vehemently Oppose the Governor’s ‘CARE Court’ Proposal – and So Should You
By Eve Garrow and Kath Rogers All Californians deserve permanent, affordable housing, and healthcare that meet their…
Commentary: Housing, Not Coerced Treatment the Key To Solving Homeless Problems
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s proposal for CARE has blazed through…
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…
Yolo Gets $12.5 Million for Housing and Services for People Experiencing Severe Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Governor Newsom meets with NAMI CA By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – With the nation experiencing a…
Commentary: Reisig Is Not Progressive Despite What He Would Have You Believe
By Robert J. Hansen Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig has been claiming to be the most…
