David Marsh

As I See It. . .

October 1, 2011 by David Marsh

Editor’s Note: David Marsh was a staff writer for the San Quentin News for two years until his release on parole in June 2010. He is now a reporter … [Read more...]

Family Camp Ready to Open for the 2011 Season

June 29, 2011 by David Marsh

Editor’s Note: David Marsh, now paroled, was a Staff Writer for S.Q. News and periodically submits articles for publication with his permission. The … [Read more...]

So What Happens to a Seatbelt-less Parolee?

September 1, 2010 by David Marsh

When you forget your mistakes, you are doomed to repeat them. As a parolee, I do not have the luxury of room for making mistakes. Only three short … [Read more...]

Parole’s Ups and Downs

August 1, 2010 by David Marsh

Parole is in transition. The folks in Sacramento would be the first ones to tell you this in case you didn’t read it in the newspapers. My parole … [Read more...]

Judges Back Kelso’s Rule

June 1, 2010 by David Marsh

A federal panel has refused to eliminate the receiver overseeing California prison health care. The ruling clears the way for federal Receiver J. … [Read more...]

Re-Entry Program – What It Means

June 1, 2010 by David Marsh

The clients are inmates, and many are soon to be paroled. In large numbers, two evenings each week, they file steadily through the door of the … [Read more...]

Prison Smokers Are Facing A Bleak Future All Over

June 1, 2010 by David Marsh

When Virginia instituted its long-planned smoking ban in prisons in February, it brought half the number of the 50 states which have outlawed the use … [Read more...]

Going Home to See Becky

June 1, 2010 by David Marsh

David Marsh wrote this column shortly before being paroled FORGIVENESS: I will be leaving this place soon, in a matter of days, God willing. Yup, … [Read more...]

I’m Out On Parole: So What Do I Do Now?

June 1, 2010 by David Marsh

I’ve left behind the walls of the prison, having paroled on June 11. But I’m still fighting to reach freedom, one slow step at a time. I’m homeless … [Read more...]

MEMORIES OF FREEDOM

June 1, 2010 by David Marsh

Will these walls that now surround me Be my future, then my end These cold steel bars before me Are my truth, I can’t pretend Are my memories of … [Read more...]