Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Limit Solitary Confinement
By Laurel Spear SACRAMENTO, CA — On Sept. 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly…
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Strips 47 Deputies of Guns and Arrest Powers after Failed Psychological Exams
By Patty Yao Dublin, CA – On Sept. 23, 2022, Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern sent…
Guest Commentary: Congressional Candidate Inspired by Serena Williams’ Battle against Sexist and Ageist Doubters
By Jan Perry Los Angeles, CA – Having witnessed the culmination of Serena Williams’ historic career, and…
‘Nothing More Dangerous than a Disconnected DA Office’: Yolo DSA Hosts Candidate Forum
By Aleeza Khan Davis, CA — On May 27, the Yolo Democratic Socialists of America hosted the…
Letter: Support Democracy, Reject Abuse of Power – Vote for Rodriguez
by Peggy Bernardy Say a prosecutor is up for re-election and faces a surprisingly close race, but…
SFPD Terminates Agreement with DA Chesa Boudin on Investigations of Police Misconduct
By Patty Yao San Francisco–On Feb. 2, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott sent a letter to…
New Legislation to Increase Voter Registration in Underperforming Counties and Civic Engagement in California Schools
By Jose Cruz Roa SACRAMENTO, CA- In the most recent presidential election, it was reported that…
The Silent Role of Corporate Money in San Francisco’s Board of Education Recall
By Claudia Drdul San Francisco – The contentious San Francisco Board of Education recall effort resulted…
Letter: Joe Manchin, the US Senate and the Filibuster
by Andrew Majeske We learn in James Madison’s Federalist 51 and Alexis de Tocqueville Democracy in America,…
Cyrus Vance, Jr., Out as Manhattan District Attorney Soon – Opponent Skewers Him, Backs Apparent Replacement DA
Image by NBC News By Julia Urquizo MANHATTAN, NY – Cyrus Vance, Jr., is exiting his role…
California Becomes All-Mail Ballot State
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Quietly and without fanfare, Governor Newsom signed a…
Senator Josh Newman to Introduce Recall Reform Legislation
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday Governor Gavin Newsom survived a recall bid. But he…
Commentary: What Was the Point of That?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A quote that stood out from over the…
My View: If Newsom Survives He Can Probably Thank Elder Himself
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A poll yesterday from Berkeley’s IGS (Institute of Governmental Studies) gave…
Guest Commentary: Vote Yes and Recall Newsom
By Michael Harrington I am a 32-year practicing trial lawyer, a liberal Democrat and a long time…
Guest Commentary: Stop the Recall Faces Strong Headwinds
By Scott Steward A big shout out to the dedicated organizers who have put their shoulder into…
Human Rights Campaign Urges Californians to Vote No on Recall Question
Special to the Vanguard Washington, DC – On Monday, the Human Rights Campaign urged its members and…
California Capitol Watch: Protecting Voting Rights in California – Vote by Mail Ballots
By Eric Gelber As documented by the Brennan Center for Justice, as of mid-February, 2021, state lawmakers…
My View: Recalls Galore, but Will Any of Them Remove People from Office?
By David Greenwald This week a local group announced they were recalling four of the five school…
California Capitol Watch: Vote by Mail Bill Passes Both Houses
By Eric Gelber On Tuesday, February 16th, the State Assembly passed on a 2/3 majority, party line…