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Everyday Injustice

Davis Vanguarddavisvanguard.org
Davis Vanguard Podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more.
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Episodes

Vanguard Court Watch Podcast Episode 5- Alfred Melbourne and Three Sisters Garden

This is a story of redemption. So many people get caught up in the criminal justice system and never escape. Alfred Melbourne was a young man when he found himself involved with the criminal justice system. He fully admits he made "bad choices." At the age of 19, he committed a serious crime and ended up in prison until he was in his late 30s. Now, free for several years, he is trying to give back to the community, having started "Three Sisters Garden" the mission of which is to teach at-risk yo...

Aug 18, 201937 min

Vanguard Court Watch Podcast Episode 4 - Attica Uprising - Heather Ann Thompson

The Attica Uprising is an overlooked attrocity in American History - comparable to perhaps Mai Lai, Abu Ghraib, and the Battle of Wounded Knee. Historian Heather Ann Thompson, won the Pulitzer Prize for this account which takes us through the prison conditions, the brutal retaking of the prison and the horrifying coverup by state officials including Governor Rockefeller.

Aug 04, 201938 min

Vanguard Court Watch Podcast Episode 3 - John Burris

Vanguard speaks with Civil Rights Attorney John Burris who speaks about recent police shootings including Willie McCoy, Joseph Mann, Brandon Smith, and the state of policing and police oversight.

Jul 31, 201934 min

Vanguard Court Watch Podcast Episode 2 - Lisa Rea - Restorative Justice

Lisa Rea is the president and founder of Restorative Justice International (RJI). RJI is an international association and network first created in 2008 through social media with over 6000 members and affiliates working for victims-driven restorative justice. Lisa talked about criminal justice reform, wrongful conviction, victim-offender reconciliation and restorative justice.

Jul 25, 201940 min

Davis Vanguard Podcast Episode 1 - Chesa Boudin

Davis Vanguard Podcast interviews San Francisco DA Candidate Chesa Boudin who discusses his race, the progressive prosecution movement and criminal justice reform For more information: http://davisvanguard.org and http://sfcourtwatch.org

Jul 12, 201931 min
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