When an icon dies in a hail of bullets for his ideas, beliefs and works, the community forever mourns the loss of potential progress. More than 50 … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
An interview with former Death Row prisoner Alfred Sandoval, from Pelican Bay’s Newsletter “The Pelican”
K: Thank you for sitting down with me and for agreeing to do this interview. If I remember correctly, you said you’ve been in prison for about … [Read more...]
Scott J. Lawrie’s poetry was inspired by an ex-con poet
When the young Scottish lad Scott J. Lawrie was introduced to the country’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, it was the beginning of his fondness for … [Read more...]
Guards union seeks better relationship with Gov. Newsom
California’s prison guards union is taking steps to foster good relations with new Gov. Gavin Newsom. The union withdrew a $2 million contribution … [Read more...]
RISE founder helps returning citizens rebuild their lives
After incarceration Tracy Brumfield did not sit back with her arms crossed when it came to her recovery and reentry: She founded RISE, a newspaper and … [Read more...]
Bread & Roses presents tribute to honor Audrey Auld
A parade of San Quentin musicians entertained about 100 inmates while honoring the late folksinger Audrey Auld, a favorite performer at the prison. … [Read more...]
Shedding reputation to step into a new role in society
KidCAT Speaks! Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series on the cost of earning a reputation in prison. A person can earn a … [Read more...]
Tracking the healthcare of postpartum female prisoners
The U.S. has four percent of the world’s female population, but thirty percent of its female incarcerated population. Yet the first systematic … [Read more...]
Prison nurseries: incarcerating newborns with their mothers
Pregnant women face heart-wrenching consequences when they are incarcerated: not only must they give birth under harsh conditions, but then, most … [Read more...]
Alabama prison failed to identify suicidal inmates
An investigation has been launched into suicides by Alabama prisoners, NPR reported. “The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has the highest … [Read more...]
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