San Quentin State Prison is widely known for its size, the notorious criminals who’ve passed through, its valuable location by the bay, and the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
Protection for Inmates
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge has refused to lift an order requiring California to protect mentally disabled inmates in state prisons. The order was … [Read more...]
So What Happens to a Seatbelt-less Parolee?
When you forget your mistakes, you are doomed to repeat them. As a parolee, I do not have the luxury of room for making mistakes. Only three short … [Read more...]
Excerpts from Van Jones’s Speech
My name is Van Jones. I used to work in the White House. And now I don’t. What I said [when I was here before] I say again: you guys are needed. I had … [Read more...]
400 Years of Injustice For Native Americans
Four and a half centuries after Europeans first set foot upon North American soil, it boggles the mind that in this day and age an American Indian’s … [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 … [Read more...]
MY VIEW FROM THE Q
California is intent on resuming capital punishment, despite all of the compelling evidence that it is a terrible practice. Seventy percent of those … [Read more...]
Senator Facing 8 Felony Counts
LOS ANGELES – A California state senator is facing eight felony counts, including living outside the district he was elected to serve. Sen. Roderick … [Read more...]
Yera Leads the Pack In S.Q. 2-Hour Run
It was an excellent day for a long run on Friday, August 27, as the extremely hot weather experienced earlier in the week moderated and it was a … [Read more...]
Anybody Want a Ring for $50,000?
Ron Artest of the Los Angeles Lakers said he is motivated to win another NBA championship because he is going to auction his ring from last season’s … [Read more...]