For the first time (during the 2012 election), African-Americans voted two percent higher than whites, according to an article by the Huffington Post, … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
Major Struggles Between The Family Structure and Complex Relationships
“As I Lay Dying,” by William Faulkner is a story about the complex relationships between family’s patriarch, Anse Bundren, his oldest son Cash, middle … [Read more...]
Report: Shifting Offenders, Good Time Credit, Out of State Transfers Won’t Meet Court’s Prison Cap
Shifting low-level offenders to county government control, giving good-time credits to some prisoners, and sending some inmates to out-of-state … [Read more...]
Study: Offenders With Firearm Convictions Purchased Guns Through Street Sources
The Bureau of Justice Statistics performed a seven-year study on inmates in state prisons and found that a growing number of prisoners who possessed a … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Overturns Florida Man’s Bank Fraud Conviction
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that a man convicted of bank fraud was sentenced improperly, because his crime was committed before Congress … [Read more...]
The Hebrew Month Of Elul Began August 7
This year, the Hebrew month of Elul began the evening of Aug. 7. Elul is the month during which Jews prepare for the High Holy Days: Rosh Hashanah … [Read more...]
Conley Dukes Earns Freedom After More Then 30 Years in Prison
After more than 30 years in prison, Conley Dukes was paroled and one of his first stops was to wade in the Pacific Ocean and say a prayer for the … [Read more...]
S.Q. Mormons Celebrate Pioneer Day
“Early pioneers faced many challenges and some didn’t survive” A great divide separates San Quentin from Salt Lake City. However, this didn’t stop a … [Read more...]
Health & Wellness
A brilliant smile is a wonderful asset; it can win friends and influence people. But to keep a great smile, you have to know how to maintain healthy … [Read more...]
New Electronic Program Scheduled to Begin This Fall
A group of San Quentin prisoners will have an opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the electronics industry, thanks to a new program scheduled to … [Read more...]