Massachusetts Rep. Aryanna Pressley Introduces Bill to Counteract Nationwide Book Bans
By Xinhui Lin WASHINGTON, DC – Increasing numbers of campaigns and growing pressure from state legislatures have…
New Data Shows after Nearly 10 Years of Decline U.S. Prison Population Grew in 2022 – More So for People of Color
By Priyanka Vatturi WASHINGTON, DC – New data released this past week by the Bureau of Justice…
Governor, Massachusetts Legislature Put Families Over Prison Profiteering with Free Phone Calls for Incarcerated
By Yana Singhal BOSTON, MA – Boston Gov. Maura Healey this month signed a bill stating Massachusetts…
California Joins Coalition Opposing Billion Dollar Deal with 3M over Water Contamination
By The Vanguard OAKLAND, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week announced his state’s…
‘First of Its Kind’ Trial Pits Young Environmental Plaintiffs against Fossil Fuel Pursued by State of Montana
By The Vanguard Staff HELENA, MO – In a trial starting Monday, 16 young plaintiffs, in a…
California Legislation to Protect Those Who Conduct Search for Abortion, Gender Affirming Care Receiving Big Support
By Citlalli Florez SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) introduced Assembly Bill 793 nearly four months…
New Report Charges Problems with ‘Insidiously Designed’ Probation and Parole
By Michael McCutcheon NORTHAMPTON, MA – A new report by the Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) reveals that…
Sentencing Project Applauds Passage of Measure to Allow Incarcerated to Vote
By Mihajla Milovanovic BOSTON, MASS – Massachusetts has joined other states in giving voting rights to those…
Comprehensive Police Reform Bill Awaiting Signature from Massachusetts Governor
By Kalani E. Gaines BOSTON – Although there’s been a whirlwind of protests, and resulting police reform…
