By Jason L. Jackson In a world of cages and captivity, loss and limitation, formerly and currently incarcerated men share their perspectives on … [Read more...]
San Quentin resident no longer ashamed of being himself
By Jason L. Jackson A life sentence once meant that prison would be the place a man lived and died. Today, there is hope for many. Nearly three … [Read more...]
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...]
Families cope with absence of male figure in home
By Jason L. Jackson More than one million men are currently incarcerated in state and federal prisons throughout the United States, leaving … [Read more...]
San Quentin forum focuses on parole board, healthcare
Jason L. Jackson, Staff Writer San Quentin held its healthcare forum inside a packed chapel full of incarcerated residents. The forum was hosted by … [Read more...]
Musical talents collaborate in San Quentin, perform original songs
Silky, smooth falsettos and blaring horns brought musicians together in a weeklong Musicambia workshop. Musicambia held its annual workshop at San … [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...]
San Quentin resident on how exercise helped his rehabilitation
Tyree Huntley has used discipline and exercise to transform his body, his mind, and the way he approaches life. To most objective observers, … [Read more...]
Artwork in minimum security housing unit brings unity
Two residents turn their love for art into rehabilitation and a way to break down long-standing barriers. If a person walks around the dorm and … [Read more...]
CDCR budget only $4 billion less than LA Unified School District’s
While San Quentin moves full-steam ahead with its reimagining of a better way to operate prisons, many residents believe reform should happen long … [Read more...]