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Formerly incarcerated congressman seeks prison reform

May 25, 2026 by Bostyon Johnson

By Bostyon Johnson After former congressman George Santos (R-NY) was granted clemency, he set his eyes on reforming the criminal justice system by … [Read more...]

Alien removal process for prisoners in effect in Louisiana

April 22, 2026 by Bostyon Johnson

Prisoners find hope after a special parole panel grants early release to nine individuals in Louisiana, but there’s a catch. The three-member panel … [Read more...]

Potential effects of chronic fear can be long-term

January 8, 2026 by Bostyon Johnson

Living behind tall cement walls and barbed wire fences can be a fearful place for anyone experiencing prison for the first time. The body lets a … [Read more...]

Stacked charges and mandatory minimums add up

January 7, 2026 by Bostyon Johnson

A U.S. district judge gave Frederick Turner a 40-year sentence because the laws around stacked charges and mandatory minimums didn’t allow him … [Read more...]

News Briefs inside California’s prisons

December 28, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

1) California Health Care Facility (CDCR Press Release) – Bridging the Gap, a program in which incarcerated individuals share their life experiences … [Read more...]

Work behind the scenes takes community effort

December 8, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

San Quentin’s version of a red-carpet event, the 2025 San Quentin Film Festival, celebrated and highlighted the transformative power of film and … [Read more...]

Danny Trejo visits San Quentin

October 24, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

Actor, restaurateur, and activist Danny Trejo and producer David Enabnit visited San Quentin to gather information and talk to residents about an … [Read more...]

Veterans display bravery in Shakespearean-style theatrical production

October 11, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

An individual who joins the military and serves their country through unfamiliar terrain show bravery while enduring life altering circumstances. … [Read more...]