Marc Fishman’s fight for access to real-time transcription in court has exposed a quiet civil rights crisis in New York’s justice system, where disabled litigants are repeatedly denied the tools needed to understand and participate in legal proceedings.
Ria Tandon, an 11th grade student from the East Bay, has been teaching breathwork classes at GLIDE Memorial Church in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, providing a non-pharmacological pathway to healing and resilience for veterans, those in recovery, and the community.
Malik Washington documents a pattern of militarization of law enforcement in Minnesota, with the use of federal military power against civilian dissent, the criminalization of free speech, and the targeting of Indigenous citizens, all in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878.
The Kevin Epps case revealed the limits of judicial authority and the prosecution’s attempts to push for a conviction, as well as the jury’s resistance to the pressure, resulting in a mistrial and a challenge to the remaining aggravating factor.
Pearci “PJ” Bastiany, a 30-year-old candidate for District 10 Supervisor, is proposing innovative solutions to San Francisco’s housing and public safety issues, such as the use of modular and maritime housing, and the deployment of trained martial artists as unarmed security personnel.
San Francisco’s progressive ideals are being challenged by a criminal trial in which a Black artist is being judged by a non-representative jury, with the prosecution attempting to create a narrative that obscures the truth and ignores the victim’s violent past.
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing access to food due to the USDA’s new work requirements for SNAP eligibility, which will be enforced starting November 2025, and community organizations are stepping up to fight food insecurity and support those in need.
California’s parole system for youth offenders is failing to provide meaningful opportunities for rehabilitation, with a 62% denial rate and deep racial disparities, and must be replaced with a trauma-informed, community-anchored system that measures outcomes that matter.
Ramsey Robinson, the 2026 gubernatorial candidate for the Peace and Freedom Party, is proposing to tax the 194 billionaires in California to fund guaranteed healthcare, affordable homes, and employment for all Californians.
Naomi Wolf warned us that democracies die in stages, and President Trump’s Project 2025 is a manual for turning dangerous precedents into permanent policy, as evidenced by the use of federal agents and National Guard forces in cities like Portland, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
The Coalition on Homelessness has won a legal victory in San Francisco that requires city agencies to provide notice, storage, and the opportunity for unhoused individuals to reclaim their belongings, representing a small but vital step toward restoring dignity and justice for the city’s most marginalized.
Alameda County’s latest audit of Wellpath LLC at Santa Rita Jail has confirmed total failure, with advocates demanding urgent reforms and the replacement of Wellpath by a not-for-profit provider committed to care, not profit.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has been making progress in improving the city’s cleanliness, affordability, and community events, while also addressing historical inequities and preparing for Super Bowl 60.
Malik Washington was released from incarceration after nearly four years, and expressed gratitude for the support he received, as well as his commitment to service work in the community and his participation in a new federal veterans court diversion program.
The Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, a symbol of Black resilience and a safe haven for the Fillmore District, is under threat of closure due to developers and budget cuts, but community leaders and activists are determined to protect it.
The Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Restorative Justice Ministry will host its 13th Annual Reentry Conference and Expo on September 26, 2025, featuring panels, workshops, and inspiring stories of resilience from formerly incarcerated men and women, as well as non-profits like Code Tenderloin providing job readiness training and other services to help people transition back into society.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the ‘Election Rigging Response Act’ legislative package to give people the power to push back on Trump’s attempts to weaken voting power of communities of color, in response to the GOP’s gerrymandering tactics in Texas.
Lawrence G. Smith, also known as “Solo”, is a former gang member and drug user who now preaches the gospel to his “homeboys” in Sacramento County Jail, attempting to guide them to a path of righteousness and away from crime, violence, and drugs.
Conrad Johnson II, a participant in the Delancey Street Honors Program at CSP-Solano, shares his experience of the program, which offers a nonviolent, pro-social environment for inmates to develop meaningful relationships, learn job skills, and prepare for re-entry into society.
San Francisco County Jail has a dedicated program for incarcerated U.S. Military Veterans, C.O.V.E.R., which provides therapy, treatment, and healing, and is a model for other counties to follow.