Victoria Valenzuela

Victoria Valenzuela

Victoria Valenzuela is an independent journalist based in California covering issues in the criminal legal system, gender equality, activism, and social justice. She has been published in The Guardian

3 posts
These men had their sentences commuted. Now they are fighting for Californians serving life without parole.
Crime, Reform & Abolition

These men had their sentences commuted. Now they are fighting for Californians serving life without parole.

Allen Burnett, Jarrett Harper, and Dara Yin were sentenced to life without parole in their youth. They want California to pass a bill to open parole eligibility for people convicted before age 25

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6 Min
By: Victoria Valenzuela
‘We’re not sure if “reform” is cutting it’: Activists call on California to close 10 prisons
Crime, Reform & Abolition

‘We’re not sure if “reform” is cutting it’: Activists call on California to close 10 prisons

A coalition of more than 80 organizations is ramping up its abolitionist campaign, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to direct resources to supportive services

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4 Min
By: Victoria Valenzuela
Activists call on Joe Biden to take action on these issues before he leaves office
Politics & Democracy

Activists call on Joe Biden to take action on these issues before leaving office

From Palestine to the death penalty to student loans, Biden has one last chance to make good on his campaign promises before leaving office

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6 Min
By: Victoria Valenzuela

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