Chispa Blog
Yes On Prop 17: Restoring Voting Rights for Californians Upon Release from Prison Strengthens Our Democracy and Our Communities
Daisy Chavez from Initiate Justice breaks down why Proposition 17 is necessary to strengthen California’s democracy.
Before Protests Santa Ana PD Ranked Among Worse Departments In California, Council Members Consider Police Oversight
Before the protests, before the urgency, Santa Ana Police Department already ranked among the worse in California. Photo Credit: Ben Camacho
Checking In During Covid-19
Today we check in with Ana Ramirez Zarate, David Carbajal, and Sandra Esmeralda de Anda on how they’ve navigated the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tuckered Out: Far Right Rant Shines Light on Immigration Progress
Fearmongering doesn’t change the need for a New Way Forward on immigration.
Bulmaro “Boomer” Vicente Receives Competitive Criminal Justice Reform Fellowship to Organize in SanTana
Those of you who follow us recognize Boomer from the many articles he’s written about police oversight over the last year. Now, learn more about him as he embarks on a new journey as a Soros Justice Fellow. Cover Photo Credit: Ben Camacho
Delays, Fees, Records Destruction: Police Departments Block Public’s Right to Know in Santa Ana/California
Across California, police departments shield their misconduct records by delaying their release, charging high fees, or outright destroying them at times. Photo by City of Santa Ana.
