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Editorial, December 2020

December 31, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

America has been riddled with racial strife, protest and a U.S. Congress stuck in perpetual gridlock. The nation is at a crossroads but century after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial Tagged With: editor-in-chief, Editorial

Gov. Newsom signs prison reform bills into law

November 30, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

California prison reform got a boost as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed various legislative bills into law. But some of the incarcerated  remain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, LEGAL, POLITICS Tagged With: California, california prison reform, cdcr

SQ News planted a seed at Calipatria state prison

November 29, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

Journalism is evolving throughout the California correctional system with the creation of newspapers, podcasts and newsletters. The Men of Vision … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read Tagged With: cdcr, Criminal Justice Journalists, Prison Media

Two legends who made an impact in the world

November 26, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is considered one of the brilliant legal minds of the century. As pink ribbons are donned for the month of October, America … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: editor-in-chief, Editorial, Human Interest

The stark reality of prison, COVID and the public perception

September 30, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

The screams of “Man Down!” (the incarcerated emergency medical call) rattle around the various San Quentin housing units. The alert starts the sounds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: COVID-19, Editorial

SQ’s Sgt. G. Polanco passes from COVID-19

September 30, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

Sad news: West Block has lost another guiding light. On Sunday, August 9, Sergeant G. Polanco died from coronavirus. Polanco, 55, a West Block unit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: obituary

The #STOPSANQUENTINOUTBREAK coalition

September 30, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

Major protests, media appearances and a growing social media campaign are being led by former San Quentin prisoners, families of the currently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: COVID-19

Letters To The Editor

September 30, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

San Quentin News,Just wanted to give you a shout-out for the article on Mental Health Week. I’m so glad that this has been brought to focus with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: letters

When New Year Arrives For Native Americans

May 10, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

"Rich in Culture, Rich in Tradition" read a blazing red banner at San Quentin’s annual Spring Pow Wow. The February 28 event was to celebrate the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Human Interest, Native Americans, new year, Prison Stories

Advocates in Oakland push to end LWOP

March 16, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

California has an estimated 5,000 people serving life without parole (LWOP), and their plight is almost never discussed—especially the way the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: California Coalition for Women Prisoners, Drop LWOP

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