The California Supreme Court has upheld the voter-approved initiative called Marsy’s Law, which increased the deferral period between parole hearings … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
An “OG’s” Perspective
I first came to prison in 1969. After five years of being incarcerated, I escaped from San Quentin State Prison and fled to South America where I … [Read more...]
Words of Love and Kindness
Editor: By now you know that Miss Kimberlee Rasmusson went home to be with the Lord on Feb 1. Although this was unexpected and leaves an enormous hole … [Read more...]
An Unforgettable Experience
Editor: My trip to San Quentin was an unforgettable experience. When I first arrived, I had some preconceived notions, and was terrified at how I … [Read more...]
Regarding the New Pope
I was very pleasantly surprised (shocked really) to learn the new Pope is a Jesuit. Like Fr. Barber, who preceded me here, I too am a Jesuit. The … [Read more...]
Days of Peace Promoted by Action
On May 11, San Quentin is scheduled to hold its third Day of Peace – a day dedicated to promoting peace throughout the prison. During the event, … [Read more...]
Different Farming Ideas and Opinions
How Would People Utilize Land in Today’s Society? With spring drawing near, “Asked on the Line” conducted 27 random informal interviews with men in … [Read more...]
March 2013 News Briefs
Juneau, Alaska — State officials predict the Alaska prison population could reach capacity by 2016, so plans are in the works to build a new prison, … [Read more...]