There are often incidents or situations that can disrupt the life of a state prisoner. At San Quentin, the men in blue have several options to address the issues that affect them. Mainliners often approach the Men’s Advisory Council (MAC.) Many are … [Read more...]
Goodbye, valued reader.
This is the last “Asked On The Line” that shall be written for the San Quentin News, so this is goodbye. The first “Asked On The Line” was published for the May 2011 issue of the San Quentin News, and it asked the men on the mainline if they knew the … [Read more...]
What did you learn from your father?
Asked on the Line: Father’s Day is always on the third Sunday of June. Many of the men in blue learned about fatherhood from their dads or father figures. “Asked On The Line” asked men on the mainline to describe the qualities of a good father. “What … [Read more...]
MAC is barred from intervening in inmates’ personal complaints
MAC Corner There are often incidents or situations that can disrupt the life of a state prisoner. At San Quentin, the men in blue have several options to address the issues that affect them. Mainliners often approach the Men’s Advisory Council (MAC.) … [Read more...]
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In the United States, Mother’s Day is always on the second Sunday of May, but in countries like Mexico, Mother’s Day is always on May 10, regardless of the day of the week. The diversity of the men in blue and their deep love for the women who … [Read more...]
What are the most popular ways to eat an egg?
It’s Easter and America’s love affair with eggs has many eating colored eggs. Egg production is a billion-dollar industry. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, during one month in 2016, the United States egg production was 7.51 … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month prompts answers to ‘Who’s the greatest?’
Among other celebrations and observations, March is Women’s History Month. In honor of women, “Asked On The Line” approached mainliners and inquired, “Who do you think is the greatest woman in history? Name a woman you know whom you admire and … [Read more...]
‘My mother’ and ‘the Pope’ top list of best persons to visit
A visit from family or friend is the most valued and anticipated occurrence in San Quentin. According to prison regulations, it is recognized as “a means of increasing safety in prisons, maintaining family and community connections, and preparing … [Read more...]
SQ’s television signal gets an upgrade
The men in blue now have a wide variety of television channels available for their viewing pleasure just in time for the holidays — and football season. After several years of complaints about the unreliable and fluctuating television signals and … [Read more...]
Remembering favorite foods of past Thanksgivings
Every year, Thanksgiving lands on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving Day is one of the holidays that most men in blue especially miss celebrating with their families. “Asked on the Line” made random informal inquiries of mainliners and … [Read more...]
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