Join us on May 4 at 2 PM at 2 Sunset Terrace, Kensington CA, 94707 to support the existence of The Vanguard. This event will host several notable figures in promoting reform in the criminal justice system including Jonathan Simon, professor of criminal justice law at UC Berkeley, who will discuss California Proposition 47 and the movement to roll it back. There will also be limited edition Vanguard merchandise that will be available to purchase and food and drinks will be available.
Sponsorship Levels
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Event Sponsor - $10,000
- Social Justice Champion - $5,000
- John Lewis Sponsorship - $2,500
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sponsorship - $1,000
- Jeff Adachi Sponsorship - $500
- Cruz Reynoso Sponsorship - $250
Background
The Vanguard, a community-based watchdog and news reporting organization that publishes daily coverage of local government and criminal justice reform, said it’s asking supporters for help to fight its battle to remain viable.
“We have attempted to bring transparency, accountability and fairness to local government and the courts, while promoting social justice and democracy, and adhering to principles of accuracy and fairness in our reporting,” said publisher and editor David Greenwald.
The Vanguard began as The People’s Vanguard of Davis in 2006, and covers the courts, housing, transportation, local government, trees and the environment and the school district.
Now, The Vanguard provides coverage of criminal courts throughout California – including Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles and others – regional and national coverage of justice issues, extended coverage of legal and innocence issues, and prison journalism.