The United States Women’s Soccer team are champions of the world again. It’s the fourth time. ’91, ’99, ’15 and ’19. Their co-captain, Meagan Rapinoe, is the coolest of them all. No, not the Swaggiest, she’s the Coolest. Meagan Rapinoe … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
Imago Dei routs the Warriors … but our very own G. Derrick is the star
George Derrick and Leonard King From a wheelchair on the sidelines, Leonard King got to watch veteran San Quentin Warrior Allan McIntosh put up 32 points but still fall short to Imago Dei, 119-102. King got to attend the game because Inmate … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania under scrutiny after prisoner dies in custody
Family of deceased raise questions about cause of death in legal action against prison administrators Everett Palmer Jr. died in custody from injuries that York County Prison in Pennsylvania deemed were self-inflicted, reported The Washington … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS
1. USA — After a nearly two decade lapse, United States Attorney General William P. Barr is clearing the way for the federal government to re- sume capital punishment for five death row prisoners. Federal executions follow protocols that replace a … [Read more...]
Bringing to life the personal stories of those who carry a life sentence
Despite our politically polarized country, most people agree that ending mass incarceration is necessary. There is also wide- spread agreement that non-violent drug offenders need treatment, not punishment. However, the focus of most reform is almost … [Read more...]
Original play offers intimate look at doing time in prison
Instructors and the performers of Theatre Workers Project’s More Than A Number Behind miles of razor wire and an electric fence, 23 prisoners housed in California State Prison – Los Angeles County (Lancaster) performed an original theater piece … [Read more...]
Di Dân Và Tội Phạm
Nghiên cứu gần đây cho biết không có sự tương quan đáng kể giữa những di dân bất hợp pháp và tội phạm. Một nghiên cứu mới do Marshall Project và New York Times tiết lộ rằng tội bạo hành và trộm cướp tài sản trong khu vực mà những di dân bất hợp … [Read more...]
Thống Đốc Newsom Ngưng Hoản Việc Tạm Tha
Vẫn còn quá sớm để biết được nếu Thống Đốc Gavin Newsom sẽ làm theo chủ ý riêng—hoặc là nhiệm kỳ của ông ta trùng hợp với nghị trình của cựu Thống Đốc Brown, được tường trình bởi Anita Chabria và Taryn Luna cho tờ báo LA Times. Từ khi nhậm chức, … [Read more...]
Concert showcases Mad Mama, the Bona Fide Few, and the Bangers
Mad Mama Lopez (right) with the Mad Mama The sounds of guitar riffs being shredded and vintage rock ’n’ roll rang throughout San Quentin’s Lower Yard for the prison’s annual Rock Concert. The July 27 event showcased Mad Mama and the Bona Fide … [Read more...]
Correr le ayuda a superar la vida en prisión
Fidelio Marin corriendo detrás de Markelle Taylor Fidelio Marin nació en 1970 en el ejido San José, cerca de Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla en México, y su niñez fue muy parecida a la de otros niños de su pueblo, con pobreza, limitaciones y … [Read more...]