Most former inmates leave California prisons with no steady place to get medical care. Instead, they rely on random county-funded clinics or end up at … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Innocence Project Frees Man After 30 Years of Incarceration
After 30 years in a Louisiana prison, DNA tests cleared Henry James of a rape after he spent 30 years in prison. “I was shocked,” he said during an … [Read more...]
Changes Coming to California’s Security Housing Units
All California prisoners in Segregated Housing Units received notice that those who no longer meet the criteria confirming gang involvement will be … [Read more...]
POETRY
By TULLEDO NILES Contributing writer Today he was here forever Testing secrets in God Here in eternity Here in Eden Have you ever tested? Have you … [Read more...]
In Indian Country
The Native American Church was incorporated as a religion on October 10, 1918, with the help of Quanah Parker, the last Chief of the Comanche Nation. … [Read more...]
Sports Brings Therapy
Athletes of San Quentin explain why it is important for men to be able to play sports in prison. Richard “Mujahid” Munns, San Quentin Warriors … [Read more...]
All-Madden Gets No Soup
The San Quentin All-Madden’s flag football team defeated the outside team called No Soup for You, 19-15, in a late fourth quarter comeback. After … [Read more...]
A’s End With a Winning Season
In their first season, the San Quentin Athletics came out winners. Led by Managers Len ZeMarkowitz, Danny (Dano) Lepez, and Dick (Slick) Gilberti, the … [Read more...]
Asked on the Line
As the holidays approach, the hearts of the people in the San Quentin community flood with thankfulness. “Asked on the Line” conducted 61 random … [Read more...]
Incarcerated and Thankful
With Thanksgiving at close range, being in captivity can become quite challenging. Understanding rules, regulations and an assortment of unannounced … [Read more...]