The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is in the process of changing the California Code of Regulations (CCR) to include … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2009
The Asatru Religion
What does it mean to study Asatru? In terms, it means to study a Northern (Heathen) neo-pagan tradition, or the Viking Religion. It also means the … [Read more...]
Day of Mindfulness
On Monday, Feb. 16, ‘09, amidst heavy rain and strong wind, the fifth annual “Day of Mindfulness” was held in the Buddhadharma Sangha at San Quentin … [Read more...]
AA’s Prison History
When documenting the greatest inventions of the 21st Century, Time Magazine included the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program in the top five. Its “12 … [Read more...]
FAITH
The New Year began with fabulous proclamations of commitment and re-dedication to spirituality, healthful living, education and other important items … [Read more...]
The Challenge (Sports Commentary)
Once, long ago we all were young and anxious, waiting for winter to end and spring to come because the American pastime is coming! Yes, baseball will … [Read more...]
Let’s Play Ball
Once again the baseball season is nearly upon us. On Saturday Feb. 28, and March 7, the San Quentin Giants baseball team will conduct try outs at 9 … [Read more...]
$200 For Parolees Doesn’t Make It
In 1974, the state of California began providing funds for newly released prisoners in the amount of $200. Thirty-five years later, in spite of … [Read more...]
The U.S. Justice System, Moving Towards 18th Century
A punitive justice system and social disparity bequeath U.S with the largest incarceration in the history of the world According to the National … [Read more...]
‘Life and Times of Frederick Douglas’
Frederick Douglass was born into slavery and self educated, learning to read and write despite the barriers against slave education. As a fugitive … [Read more...]