By EDDIE GRIFFIN Journalism Guild Writer They invite your impropriety They’re so glad that you could come They ignore your many addictions And they knew that you’d succumb Tragic hero of rural crisis On your back many towns have grown Do you know … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Bill Passed: Find a Sponsor
An analysis conducted by the San Jose Mercury News demonstrates that sponsored bills are far more likely to become law than bills without sponsors. Sponsored bills made up 60 percent of the legislation passed in the 2007-08 legislative session. … [Read more...]
Brown Card Volunteers Are Still Upbeat
The history of Brown Card Volunteers is murky at best, but their contributions to us are most palpable. In a recent interview with Marin Literacy’s educators Sue, Carolyn and Nan of PROJECT REACH, I was afforded a unique perspective into thoughts and … [Read more...]
3-Striker Group Forming
A San Quentin group is working to provide support for inmates facing life imprisonment under the Three-Strikes law. The group is currently taking a poll to ascertain whether an activity group of their own would better serve their interests. To date … [Read more...]
The Ins and Outs Of New Building
Operations at San Quentin’s new Central Health Services Building (CHSB), have been under way for several months now. There are five floors in the new structure, which facilitates different classes of inmates. The main entrance on the third level … [Read more...]