At the California Senate Public Safety Committee Meeting on July 7, Ralph Diaz, Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]
Prison University Project contributes to well-being of the incarcerated
In the KidCat Softball game, everyone is a winner
Two teams of young offenders launched their Kid CAT softball festival with smiles and laughter and a 17-4 score. “The same skills used in softball are … [Read more...]
San Quentin thespians embody Shakespeare
The players enacted The Winter’s Tale and Two Gentlemen of Verona Shakespeare at San Quentin performed The Winter’s Tale and Two Gentlemen of … [Read more...]
Henderson hits a homer in San Quentin on her first pitch
Emily Henderson, on her first visit to San Quentin State Prison to play softball, hit a 300ft home run into left field. She set a record as the first … [Read more...]
Some New York state prisoners given free electronic tablets
Some New York state prisoners have been issued computers that give them limited access to a variety of features including music, movies and … [Read more...]
Gov. Mike DeWine halts executions in Ohio
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has halted capital punishment in his state until a constitutional method is developed for executions. “As long as the status … [Read more...]
As hunger strikes continue in ICE detention centers court issues decree to stop force feeding certain individuals
A judge has ordered the federal government to stop force-feeding detainees on a hunger-strike at an El Paso, Tex., immigration … [Read more...]
Google attends San Quentin mixer
The morning of April 11 started with fun and games with participants from Google.org and incarcerated coding students as a way to socialize. The … [Read more...]
San Quentin celebrates Holy Week
Holy Week is the Catholic Church’s most sacred time of the year. It is the remembrance of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. The celebration at … [Read more...]