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Archives for June 2009

Pulitzer Prize Winner Advises Writers

June 1, 2009 by Kenneth R. Brydon

One of America’s top writers gave some tips and advice to San Quentin’s Creative Writing Class recently. The speaker was Junot Díaz, author of Drown … [Read more...]

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Berkeley Law Professor Lectures On Parole and Sentencing Reform

June 1, 2009 by Arnulfo Garcia

California needs a massive overhaul of its prisons and parole system to effectively cope with crime and repeat offenders, a noted law professor told a … [Read more...]

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S.Q.’s Imam Hassan Retires

June 1, 2009 by Imam Rafiq S. Hassan

Imam Rafiq S. Hassan, 67, retired after devoting more than 20 years of service to the San Quentin Muslim Community. “I will miss him, as well as his … [Read more...]

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A Close Look at the Three Strikes Law

June 1, 2009 by Arnulfo Garcia

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California’s Three Strikes Law has flooded state prisons but has little effect on curbing violent crime, according to a professor who researched the … [Read more...]

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Prison Sentencing Reform Proposal

June 1, 2009 by KENNETH PACKNER

Sentencing reform is among the hottest topics in California’s prison system, but despite the heat, not much is happening. I would like to get things … [Read more...]

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Parole Date Cancellations By Governor Devastate Prisoners and Families

June 1, 2009 by Michael R. Harris

When the governor rejects parole to a lifer, it’s devastating both to the inmate and his family. The family members become faceless victims. To … [Read more...]

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Happy Birthday S.Q. News

June 1, 2009 by John C. Eagan

This edition of the San Quentin News marks the one-year anniversary of the resurrection of the inmate-produced newspaper whose aim is to tell what … [Read more...]

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Project R.E.A.C.H. Hosts M.A.S.H. Actor Mike Farrell

June 1, 2009 by Arnulfo Garcia

Actor Mike Farrell says prisons need to do more to help people, such as the San Quentin R.E.A.C.H. program is doing to combat illiteracy. “My friend … [Read more...]

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June 2009 News Briefs

June 1, 2009 by San Quentin News Staff

1. Hartford, Conn. — Republican Gov. Jodi Rell vetoed legislation that would have eliminated the death penalty in the state of Connecticut. The state … [Read more...]

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Back in the Day – Selected Stories From Back Issues Of The San Quentin News

June 1, 2009 by San Quentin News Staff

April 25, 1980 - “The Phantom Diner” - S.Q. News’ esteemed “Restaurant Critic” reported that after sampling 26 meals over nine days in the chow hall, … [Read more...]

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