California Senator Introduces Measure Meshing Prop 36 with Treatment Courts
SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) last week introduced Senate Bill 28 on…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 264: A Sister Warrior Talks about What’s Next for Criminal Justice Reform
This week on Everyday Injustice we talked once again with Amika Mota of the Sister Warriors. This…
California Residents Demand Change by Voting for Prop 36
On Nov. 5 2024, Californians rushed to the voting booths to get in their votes for the…
Guest Commentary: Californians Must Prioritize Healthier Communities over Incarceration
On November 5, Californians voted to continue slavery for incarcerated persons (No on Proposition 6) and mass…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 260 – Prop 36 Discussion
On November 5, 2024, the California voters passed Prop. 36 by an overwhelming margin, partially rolling back…
Guest Commentary: San Francisco County Sheriff’s Office and Distinguished Guests Honor Justice-Impacted Veterans at San Bruno Jail
On November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a program honoring justice-impacted Veterans was held within the…
Guest Commentary: CURB Coalition Condemns Prop 36’s Passage, Vows to Escalate Fight against California’s Return to Failed Policies
As the dust settles from this election, some may rush to declare that Proposition 36’s passage or…
Tough Night in California For Criminal Justice Reform
In deep blue California – including bluest parts of the state – the voters have apparently resoundingly…
Guest Commentary: Prop 36 Would Bring Back the Nightmare of Overcrowded Prisons
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Guest Commentary: Stopping Retail Theft Requires More Staff, Not More Incarceration
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Yolo DA Among the DAs Calling for Passage of Prop 36 – Equates Misdemeanor to a Ticket
West Sacramento, CA – Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig on Wednesday was one of many statewide leaders…
Small Business Owners and Community Advocates Rally against Prison Spending Initiative
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Everyday Injustice Podcast #257: Affordable Housing and Mass Incarceration on the California Ballot
This week Everyday Injustice talks with Kevin Cosney, the Associate Director and Co-Founder of the California Black…
My View: They Touted This Thing As a Bipartisan Movement, But Then Prop 36’s Committee Donates $1M to California Republicans
The LA Times on Friday reported that the political committee backing Prop. 36 donated $1 million to…
Guest Commentary: Prop 36 Would Bring Back Mass Incarceration
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Guest Commentary: No on Prop 36 – Keep California’s Communities Safe and Stable
By Vera Institute of Justice Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those…
Editorials Provide Competing Views on Prop 36
Proposition 36 proposes to roll back on Proposition 47. This week, the LA Times Editorial Board came…
ACLU Southern California Releases Ballot Guide for November
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California Governor Charges November Ballot’s Prop. 36 ‘About Mass Incarceration, Not Mass Treatment’
Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – If Prop. 36 is approved by California voters in November,…
Letter: OPPOSE AB 1960 (Rivas) Sentencing Enhancements for Property Loss
Dear Governor Newsom, We the undersigned organizations, which include experts, practitioners, directly impacted people, and advocates with…
