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Death row transfers face mixed reactions

May 30, 2023 by Steve Brooks

Death Row

California’s controversial move to shutter death row Two clocks, three telephones, and a light green death chamber will soon be a memory as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, DEATH ROW, Featured, POLITICS Tagged With: Death Row

California prisons strengthen family connections with free phone calls for prisoners

May 8, 2023 by Steve Brooks

It is striking to remember that not too long ago there was what felt like a crusade to keep prisoners isolated from the outside world. For example, in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, WALL CITY Tagged With: Editorial

Changing of the guard

May 2, 2023 by Steve Brooks

A message from your new Editor-in-Chief As we embark on a momentous new era of transformation at San Quentin State Prison, I am proud to report a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Recently Posted Tagged With: Editorial

2023-24 BUDGET PROPOSAL SPURSPUSH FOR MORE PRISON CLOSURES

April 29, 2023 by Steve Brooks

Californians United for a Responsible Budget takes to social mediato urge Gov. Newsom to shutter 10 additional facilities by 2025 Californians … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, MONEY MATTERS, POLITICS, Recently Posted

‘BASIC’ ACT TAKES AIM AT CANTEEN PRICE GOUGING

April 29, 2023 by Steve Brooks

SB 474: California Sen. Josh Becker hopes to eliminate excessive markups on commissary items  “Coming soon, Top Ramen noodles will be $1.00, if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted

Proposed amendment would restore voting rights to incarcerated

April 27, 2023 by Steve Brooks

ACA 4 would allow CAprisoners right to vote This year, advocates for reform want to make voting in prison a reality for incarcerated people, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Featured, POLITICS

ABSOLUTE DETERMINATION

March 22, 2023 by Steve Brooks

Tommy Wickerd recently accomplished his goal of running 10,000 miles with the San Quentin 1000 Mile Running Club.  He is the club’s president … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted, SPORTS

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN: Professor researches connection between neuro-plasticity and criminal behavior

February 15, 2023 by Steve Brooks

One of the leading pioneers in brain plasticity research visited San Quentin to promote his idea for criminal brain system reform.  Dr. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, MENTAL HEALTH, Recently Posted Tagged With: Health and Wellness

Angela Davis honored with Oakland museum exibit

February 15, 2023 by Steve Brooks

Iconic revolutionary’s lifeand struggles chronicled in‘Angela Davis: Seize the Time’ Even as she appeared on the FBI’s ten most wanted list, this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

Great art does indeed come from great suffering

January 21, 2023 by Steve Brooks

The coronavirus pandemic has proven the age-old adage In this edition of Wall City magazine, we take a look at the connection between the arts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, WALL CITY

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