San Quentin residents spoke about what three of the seven principles of Kwanzaa mean to them, giving their perspectives on community and … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2026
Temporary fixes to yard cause safety concern
The off-season is a time for reflection and healing for an athlete’s mind and body. Municipalities use the time to repair their facilities. This is … [Read more...]
CDCR terminates weight loss drug program
The line of incarcerated individuals at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center waiting to receive injectable medication on Tuesday mornings recently got … [Read more...]
Book review: A distant mirror into politics
Could a president of the United States ever dismantle democratic institutions, silence the press, and establish a paramilitary force to crush dissent … [Read more...]
Transgender prisoners’ protections against assault are under attack
The U.S. Department of Justice plans to rewrite its policy on protection for transgender prisoners, a move directed by President Donald Trump. In … [Read more...]
Fatherhood in prison transcends generations
San Quentin residents prove that the power of fatherhood can transcend the distance and time that prison creates. Twice a week, Marcus Shepard and … [Read more...]
OIG finds multiple prisons out of compliance with court-mandated “heat plan”
Whether one believed in climate change or not, excessive heat in prisons has remained a reality that few incarcerated persons would regard with … [Read more...]
Exceptional conduct leads to sentence recall
Jemain Hunter, 48, paroled in December. He is a co-founder of Arms Down, a self-help, gun-violence prevention program at San Quentin Rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Residents seek out skilled job training at San Quentin
High demand for enormous artificial intelligence data centers has caused a construction boom, creating lucrative job opportunities for those with … [Read more...]
Study finds static case factors outweigh persons’ transformation
When parole boards focus on static factors, on minor slipups, and on the “optics” of granting parole in certain cases, discretionary parole systems … [Read more...]