Archives for September 2018

FOLSOM CAGES

September 30, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

“No one – not even the government itself – has ever been able to specify with any certainty the precise number of federal crimes defined … in the … [Read more...]

“THE CONVICT”

September 30, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

I am the convict, I possess the most unique abilities Known unto mankind... With words alone, I’m capable of Transforming who I am Into whom I want to … [Read more...]

Former prisoner honored for his achievements

September 30, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

John Valverde, 50, went from the prison cell to the executive suite, having an occupation listed as “convict,” to an occupation of “CEO.” Now chief … [Read more...]

NEWS BRIEFS September 2018 USA, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania & Arizona

September 30, 2018 by Juan Haines

1. USA - The stocks of two of the world’s biggest private prison companies are outperforming the market amid the current immigration crisis. Both the … [Read more...]

"Just Sit" by Sukeu and Elizabeth Novogratz

September 30, 2018 by Juan Haines

Authors Sukey and Elizabeth (Beth) Novogratz didn’t write their book on meditation exclusively for prisoners, but much of their approach seems … [Read more...]

Desplazados centroamericanos encuentran asilo en México

September 30, 2018 by Marco Villa

México se ha convertido en el destino de cientos de inmigrantes de Centro América, según el periódico The Economist. Ciudadanos de países del tan … [Read more...]

San Quentin college students triumph over UC Santa Cruz in Ethics Bowl debate

September 28, 2018 by David Ditto

San Quentin inmates prevailed against University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) students in the second Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl match hosted by … [Read more...]

Long road to perform Shakespeare’s “King Lear”

September 27, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

It is a long road to a performance of Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” held on May 18, and “Comedy of Errors” on May 25. The cast has been rehearsing since … [Read more...]

Marijuana convictions can be erased

September 27, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

If other counties follow San Francisco’s lead, district attorneys’ offices across the state can erase pot convictions under California’s new legal … [Read more...]

UNTITLED FROM FT. MAD

September 25, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

They say I’m the killer Convicted of murder But steel curtains Have taken the life Of my dreams and future This is the diary of a madman In an … [Read more...]