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Archives for March 2009

Daniel’s Dilemma

March 15, 2009 by SHIRA SHAVIT

Like the majority of those incarcerated in California prisons, Daniel had no health insurance upon leaving San Quentin. After one year in prison, his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education

Obama’s Green Czar Seeks The Help of S.Q. Inmates

March 14, 2009 by Michael R. Harris

“The President and the country need your help.” This was the message from Van Jones to an audience of more than 150 inmates in the San Quentin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education

Their Exodus – Three Lifers are on their way to start new lives outside

March 14, 2009 by Michael R. Harris

The exodus of Lifers from San Quentin to freedom is no longer a rare occurrence. Yet, the parole of a Lifer is still worthy of celebration as it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education

The Man in Black Is Back: Johnny Cash Tribute Concert

March 14, 2009 by David Marsh

From the very first raucous, rollicking, foot-stomping guitar chords that rolled forth from the band’s introduction, it seemed quite certain to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured

Cullen Selected As Chief Deputy

March 14, 2009 by Kenneth R. Brydon

The certainty of change came to San Quentin on Feb 2 when the new Chief Deputy Warden (CDW), Vince Cullen, arrived, and he’s indicated that he will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial

Finding Peace Through Yoga

March 14, 2009 by JW WILSON

Before I actually started attending Yoga I thought of it as some religious cult aligned with the Buddha. That was my truth then. I would see people in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial

Rehabilitation – Another Place Where It’s High on the Agenda

March 14, 2009 by Leonard Rubio

No, I am not writing about the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the Federal Receiver appointed to oversee the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial

Health and Wellness Corner

March 14, 2009 by San Quentin News Staff

The San Quentin News “ Health and Wellness Corner” column runs every month. A University of California, San Francisco health professional student will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education

Lawrence Decision Offers New Hope

March 14, 2009 by HECTOR OROPEZA

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Many Lifers hoped that the California Supreme Court decision in In re Lawrence would automatically open the door and set them free. The Lawrence case … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal

Freedom Gate – Warden Johnston’s innovative ideas

March 14, 2009 by R. Calix

More than 60 years after opening its doors in 1852, the California prison system was quickly becoming a breeding ground for incorrigible and hardened … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education

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