The US — A Nation Built Upon Rape
The United States was founded on violence and oppression, with rape and genocide used as tools of conquest, and this foundation of violence continues to power the nation today.
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- The Davis Vanguard Comment PolicyThe Davis Vanguard supports open, thoughtful, and meaningful discussion of important issues affecting our community and society....
- Death Penalty Use for 18-20 Year-Olds Continues to Decline in USThe Death Penalty Information Center released a report showing a continuing decline in the use of the death penalty for people ages 18-20 at the time of their offenses, highlighting shifting legal and societal views on youth and culpability.
- Supreme Court Case Raises Broader Questions about Racial Bias and Limits of Federal ReviewThe Supreme Court case of Pitchford v. Cain raises concerns about the ability of federal courts to meaningfully review claims of racial discrimination in criminal trials, as the case highlights the procedural barriers of modern post-conviction review and the difficulty of applying the Batson principle in practice.
- Legal Analysts See Skeptical Supreme Court in Birthright Citizenship CaseThe Supreme Court's oral arguments in the Trump v. Barbara birthright citizenship case revealed deep skepticism towards the Trump administration's attempt to restrict automatic citizenship, with the justices relying heavily on constitutional text, history and precedent.
- Coordinated Assault on Voting Rights Sparks Nationwide ResistanceAdvocates across the US are warning of a coordinated assault on voting rights ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, citing new federal proposals and state laws that could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.