The Appeal: Mistakes of Mainstream Democrats Will Give Trump More Power
WASHINGTON, DC – Since the Presidential election results from earlier in November, activists and political scientists alike…
Steve Bannon Versus the Queen of Mass Incarceration: Are Democrats Stalling Implementation of the First Step Act?
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
AI Fact-Checks Key Falsehoods in First Presidential Debate
Philadelphia, PA – In a highly anticipated 90-minute debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President…
Kevin Cooper’s Letter on Kamala Harris and His Wrongful Conviction
Letter: Regarding Kamala Harris By Kevin Cooper In a country where the criminal justice system for the…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode #248 – Criminal Justice Reform – Prop 36 and Kamala Harris
This week on Everyday Injustice we have Insha Rahman, the Director of Vera Action, a non-profit organization…
Prison Politics: Incarcerated Black College Students Hailing from Traditionally Democratic Households Remain Critical of Kamala Harris
Four years ago, after Donald Trump debated Joe Biden, we convened a group of ten Black imprisoned…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Biden’s Exit Allows for an Election Reboot
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor On Sunday, President Biden did what a majority of Democrats thought…
New Louisiana Bill Classifies Abortion Pills as Controlled Dangerous Substances
LOUISIANA — On Friday, Louisiana became the first state to classify the abortion pills, misoprostol and mifepristone,…
Migrants: The G.O.P’s Latest Political Pawns
By Christopher Buchanan WASHINGTON D.C. — As immigration tensions rise and the issue reaches a…
Commentary: Biden Can Save the Country Again… This Time by Not Running
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – President Biden has tanking poll ratings with the…
Federal Inquiry States U.S. Border Patrol Didn’t Injure Migrants in ‘Swinging Reins’ Incident
By Amy Berberyan and Tashayia George DEL RIO, TEXAS –Border Patrol agents (BPAs) didn’t strike migrants but…
Rachel Rollins Confirmed as Next U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, First Black Woman to Fill Role
By Katherine Coviello and Alexander Ramirez BOSTON, MASS – Rachael Rollins was confirmed by the Senate last…
Sunday Commentary: Newsom Has a Chance to Change the Direction of Criminal Justice in California
By David M. Greenwald Bill Lockyer. Jerry Brown. Kamala Harris. Xavier Becerra. What do they have in…
Commentary: Why Does the AG Continue to Defend Bad Conduct by Prosecutors?
By David M. Greenwald Last week when I interviewed Contra Costa DA Diana Becton, one of the…
My View: Anti-Asian Wave Only Getting Worse Now
By David M. Greenwald Last summer, friends of mine, who a decade ago adopted a girl from…
Governor Formally Appoints Alex Padilla to U.S. Senate, Shirley Weber as Secretary of State
By Nancy Aviña and Sally Kim SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom Monday formally appointed Alex Padilla to…
My View: Policy Issues Aside, Padilla Was the Logical Choice
By David M. Greenwald Progressives were not thrilled with the selection of Secretary of State Alex Padilla…
Commentary: Reactions to Newsom’s Appointments – ‘Yay’ and ‘Meh’
By David M. Greenwald It was a busy day for Governor Gavin Newsom as he filled the…
Suspend Federal Death Penalty Until Biden Takes Office, Congressional Lawmakers Urge AG Barr
By Victoria Lembesis WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressional lawmakers Friday called on Attorney General William Barr to suspend…
CA Legislative Black Caucus Urges Governor to Appoint African American Woman to Fill Kamala Harris U.S. Senate Seat
By Hannah Skepner SACRAMENTO – The California Legislative Black Caucus met via Zoom with other Black leaders…
