By C. K. Gerhartsreiter Of the 120 beating hearts present in Chapel B on the day before Valentine’s Day, precisely 22 of them found themselves … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2026
Stressful prison environments unhealthful
By Jason L. Jackson Exposure to violent, stressful environments contributes to chronic disease and shortened lifespans. A majority of … [Read more...]
Letters to the Editor — April 2026
Dear SQNews, Once again I just want to say thank you for all you do. I love all the stories of support and giving back. I want to show my support … [Read more...]
Restitution First Act proposed by incarcerated persons
Restitution does not erase or undo the harm victims have suffered, but it is a key aspect of accountability and can significantly aid survivors as … [Read more...]
Volunteer serves Mt. Tam College students in Computer Lab
By Stuart Clarke Eric Roos volunteers his free time to serve San Quentin residents enrolled in Mount Tamalpais College. He oversees the Mt. Tam … [Read more...]
New legislation mandates resentencing guidelines for people serving life without parole
New legislation mandates resentencing guidelines for people serving life without parole, in which the trial court must consider mitigating and … [Read more...]
Legislators reverse course on juvenile sentencing reform nationwide
Legislative bodies across the United States are repealing decades of evidence-based juvenile justice policy that prevented minors from being charged … [Read more...]
Outside basketball team dominates San Quentin three quarters to only win by fifteen
By Martin Keith DeWitt Prison Sports Ministries continues to expand team sports and fellowship opportunities for residents of San Quentin … [Read more...]
Una organización ofrece información y apoyo a la comunidad recluida
Por César Martínez Para la Gente [For The People] es el nombre de una organización sin fines de lucro, que está proporcionando material escrito en … [Read more...]
Transparency issues behind dying in prison
By Terrell J. Marshall Millions of people cycle through American prisons and jails every year. In 2025, The Marshall Project exposed flaws in the … [Read more...]