The U.S. Department of Justice plans to rewrite its policy on protection for transgender prisoners, a move directed by President Donald Trump. In … [Read more...]
Exceptional conduct leads to sentence recall
Jemain Hunter, 48, paroled in December. He is a co-founder of Arms Down, a self-help, gun-violence prevention program at San Quentin Rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Banned books in prison deter some readers from historical ‘factual contraband’
In keeping with old traditions, departments of corrections across the country continue to suppress the purchases and possession of book titles that … [Read more...]
Construction leads to rat infestation
Construction at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center has unleashed an infestation of vermin at the institution—in general, it has been rodents, rats in … [Read more...]
Tablet company accused of abusing monopoly
The Federal Communications Commission voted to increase the cost of telephone service in jails and prisons as industry giant ViaPath (Global Tel*Link) … [Read more...]
Simplicities in life motivate condemned prisoner
At one time, Jerry “Mo Mo” Rodriguez, 52, was one of more than 700+ men on San Quentin’s infamous Death Row. Incarcerated since 1994, he spent 25 … [Read more...]
SQNews volunteer Steve McNamara’s business sense, training, dedication left impression
It was with sadness that the San Quentin News staff learned of the passing of its longtime adviser, Steve McNamara, 92. He was a volunteer … [Read more...]
Admitting — or surrendering — to a state narrative to gain one’s freedom is a reality for some
First, I must start this book review with full disclosure. I know Emile DeWeaver. We both worked at the prisoner-run San Quentin News. We were also … [Read more...]
Service and pricing could improve if the prison service providers had competition
The unanswered questions about the impending arrival of new tablets in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation cause some anxiety … [Read more...]
SQNews moves into digital era with purpose and a new vision
A rich rumor pipeline that ebbs and flows fuels talk in California’s prisons. At times, it makes sense to get out in front of the rumors to clarify or … [Read more...]
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