Illustration by Orlando Smith The screams of “Man Down!” (the incarcerated emergency medical call) rattle around the various San Quentin housing … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2020
The astonishing growth of San Quentin News
This is a difficult time for the San Quentin News. But it’s not difficult for the reasons that plague nearly every other newspaper in the country. … [Read more...]
What’s really needed are paths to good jobs
To stop the revolving door between poverty and incarceration, the more than 70 million Americans who are justice-involved need access to employment … [Read more...]
The demands of the #stopsanquentinoutbreak coalition
This article was written back in August and reflects conditions then.After months of urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to take action to curb the spread of … [Read more...]
The Beat Within – monthly quote
https://www.thebeatwithin.org/ Your writing should reflect a positive message that helps the youth make a better decision in life. Your stories … [Read more...]
United States resumes federal execution in midst of pandemic
The federal government has resumed executions during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting unsuccessful challenges before the U.S. Supreme Court. One … [Read more...]
For prosecutors nationwide November’s election may heat up
The November election can bring swift and significant changes to the current criminal justice system. This will be based on the outcome of many … [Read more...]
Survivor describes his struggles battling COVID-19
The Covid-19 outbreak at San Quentin has caused the death of 26 prisoners and one guard. Ron Lee Joffrion, 55, is a survivor of the outbreak. He … [Read more...]
SQ’s Sgt. G. Polanco passes from COVID-19
Sergeant G. Polanco Sad news: West Block has lost another guiding light. On Sunday, August 9, Sergeant G. Polanco died from coronavirus. Polanco, … [Read more...]
CDCR and how they’re handing the global pandemic
California prison officials are doing everything they can to protect incarcerated people from Coronavirus outbreaks, except release half the … [Read more...]