Around two million men and women are in prison in the United States, more than any other country in the world. That means a corresponding number of … [Read more...]
Letters To Editor by Tom Condon, Jean & Bill Hagler
Dear Editor: As a former reporter and editor (now retired) on a New York City metropolitan area daily newspaper, I commend the staff for producing an … [Read more...]
‘What Does it Mean to be Grateful’
One of the most commonly expressed “feelings” in San Quentin Nonviolent Communication (NVC) classes is, “Today, I feel grateful…I feel blessed.” … [Read more...]
Injuries in Reception Center Riot
Initial reports suggest anywhere from 150 to 200 inmates were involved in a large scale riot involving weapons on the Badger Section Reception Center … [Read more...]
From A Window In San Quentin
By Fe P. Koons My tears will not bring back the hour of holding your tiny fingers in my palm or kissing your cheeks in the solitude of the night The … [Read more...]
Ex-Dealer’s Message
OAKLAND -- For a brief but glorious couple of years in the late 1980s, Darryl “Lil D” Reed thought he had it made. His uncle by marriage was Felix … [Read more...]
POETRY
By TULLEDO NILES Contributing writer Today he was here forever Testing secrets in God Here in eternity Here in Eden Have you ever tested? Have you … [Read more...]
Realignment Explained
OFFICIAL CDCR RELEASE As of Oct. 1, 2011, our Department and the State of California are undergoing significant changes to facilitate reducing … [Read more...]
Realignment Differs County to County
COMPILED QUOTES FROM THE CDCR STAR County Officials have varying opinions about funding realignment and its affect on public safety. San Francisco … [Read more...]
Poetry
By CHUCK RITCHEY The lonely prisoner sits in his cell, dieing slowly in his special kind of hell. All those he knew have now forgot. Society has left … [Read more...]