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Random attacks targeting elderly Asian Americans
Random attacks on elderly Asian Americans are being tied to former President Donald Trump’s assertion that the novel coronavirus is a “Chinese” disease. The U.S. has seen a spike in crimes against a community that has become the victims of hate and rhetoric, a community already considered vulnerable and less likely to report crime, reported Eric Westervelt for NPR.org. “Oftentimes, … Read Full Article
Chinese community celebrates New Year
Dancing dragons and loud pops from firecrackers normally mark the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Due to COVID-19, a lot of celebrations were canceled or scaled down for 2021, called the “Year of the Ox." 2021 Year of the Ox In Chinese culture, a zodiac sign is given to individuals born that year. There is the year of the Rat, Snake or the Pig. These animals’ signs are not well-liked in … Read Full Article
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Random attacks targeting elderly Asian Americans
Random attacks on elderly Asian Americans are being tied to former President Donald Trump’s assertion that the novel coronavirus is a “Chinese” disease. The U.S. has seen a spike in crimes against a community that has become the victims of hate and rhetoric, a community already considered vulnerable and less likely to report crime, reported Eric Westervelt for NPR.org. “Oftentimes, … Read Full Article
Chinese community celebrates New Year
Dancing dragons and loud pops from firecrackers normally mark the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Due to COVID-19, a lot of celebrations were canceled or scaled down for 2021, called the “Year of the Ox." 2021 Year of the Ox In Chinese culture, a zodiac sign is given to individuals born that year. There is the year of the Rat, Snake or the Pig. These animals’ signs are not well-liked in … Read Full Article
Empathy can help the incarcerated, and the nation at large, heal
I’m sad, not just because fellow Americans stormed the Capitol building and former President Donald Trump was impeached for a second time and acquitted by the Senate—again. I’m sad that the federal government executed eight people under the Trump administration, rushing the process before he left office. Victim Offender Group Crime is never justified, nor should victims’/survivors’ pain be … Read Full Article
Letters To The Editor—Let The People Speak, March 2021
Letter-to-the-Editor Greetings news staff, How are all of you? I hope safe. I’m Mahdi, a federal prisoner here at FCI Florence in Colorado. I received your monthly paper – Thanks. It was a shame about your Death Row prisoners. The issue that really got me was the prisoner Eddie Mixon. Why don’t they release him and put him on house arrest? It’s a shame. He is 70 years old. I’m 71. He’s in … Read Full Article
San Quentin reopens limited in-person rehabilitation programs
After almost a year of modified programming and a massive CO-VID-19 outbreak, San Quentin has reopened limited in-person education and its Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) programming. Classroom desks Under the current COVID-19 emergency protocols, students and substance abuse participants are scheduled to attend in-person classes with their assigned housing units. This is … Read Full Article
Cesar E. Chavez inspire reforms
“Si Se Puede!” (Yes, it can be done!), embodies the uncommon legacy Cesar E. Chavez left for millions of people around the world. Caesar Chavez “If you’re not frightened that you might fail, you’ll never do the job,” said Chavez, according to Education of the Heart Quotes by Chavez. “If you’re frightened, you’ll work like crazy. Cesar Chavez was a civil rights Latino and farm labor leader … Read Full Article
Elderly San Quentin men struggle with COVID restrictions
After surviving the impact of COVID-19, incarcerated senior citizens are struggling to retain prior learning in academics, self-help groups, physical therapy, and vocational training programs. These programs require a constant level of participation, especially for the elderly. George Derrick and Leonard King “As an amputee, I have only been allowed to attend my physical therapy class … Read Full Article
Leavenworth’s incarcerated suffer more than just COVID outbreak
Lawrence, Kansas - An explosion of Coronavirus cases in Leavenworth Federal Prison had families and friends of the incarcerated concerned for their loved ones’ mental health as the incarcerated people endured overcrowd-ing and more lockdown restrictions. Leavenworth Federal Prison In early September 2020, Leavenworth became the pandemic epicenter for the federal prison system. Of the nearly … Read Full Article
New proposed legislation to keep separation of DAs and cops
Rob Bonta to introduce a proposal to address political influence attached to campaign contributions from law enforcement agencies. Robert Bonta By Greenwaterbottle1 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=101878438 Legislation is planned to rebuild community trust and curb possible conflict of interest between district attorneys tasked to handle police … Read Full Article
Innocent man released after almost three decades incarcerated
A man was released from prison after DNA evidence cleared him of a rape committed in 1982, the Oakland Post reported. Thirty-seven years ago Archie Williams, now 60, was convicted of attempted murder and aggravated rape even though he had an alibi, a witness who said that he was at home sleeping at the time of the crime, said the Post. Archie Williams The Post said that Williams started off … Read Full Article
Boudin in his first year faces backlash, opposition and controversy
From policing his city through a global pandemic, controversies in policy, political opposition, the backlash of a homicide, and excessive force by police, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin speaks candidly about his first year in office. Chesa Boudin By SFGovTV, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92831019 “I’m rolling up my sleeves,” said the son of former … Read Full Article
Decarceration fund seeks to empower system-impacted people
Decarceration has become more than just a chant as criminal justice reform advocates seek to build a thriving business sector to challenge corporations profiting from mass incarceration. Two-person cell The Decarceration Fund has been established by advocates as a counter-funding model to support entrepreneurs and private businesses that empower system-impacted people, wrote Chris Bentley, … Read Full Article
Gascón meets obstruction in sentencing reform in Los Angeles
Newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced special directives aimed to reform the county’s sentencing and death penalty. The directives have met opposition, according to the Equal Justice Institative (EJI). George Gascon “I recognize for many this is a new path,” said Gascón. “Whether you are a protester, a police officer or a prosecutor, I ask you to walk … Read Full Article
Immigrants subject to ICE deportation regardless of commutations, pardons or medical reprieves
Deportation is still a reality for undocumented immigrants with a criminal past, even if they have received a commutation or pardon from a governor, according to a reform.com article. Flag of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Recently, at least 10 undocumented individuals received a commutation, pardon or medical reprieve from California Gov. Gavin Newsom, but that does … Read Full Article
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San Quentin reopens limited in-person rehabilitation programs
After almost a year of modified programming and a massive CO-VID-19 outbreak, San Quentin has reopened limited in-person education and its Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) programming. Classroom desks Under the current COVID-19 emergency protocols, students and substance abuse participants are scheduled to attend in-person classes with their assigned housing units. This is … Read Full Article
Cesar E. Chavez inspire reforms
“Si Se Puede!” (Yes, it can be done!), embodies the uncommon legacy Cesar E. Chavez left for millions of people around the world. Caesar Chavez “If you’re not frightened that you might fail, you’ll never do the job,” said Chavez, according to Education of the Heart Quotes by Chavez. “If you’re frightened, you’ll work like crazy. Cesar Chavez was a civil rights Latino and farm labor leader … Read Full Article
