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Canadians favor death penalty

January 10, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

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A Canadian newspaper editorial cites a 2016 survey that says 58 percent of Canadians favor the return of the death penalty. The editorial board of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Death Penalty, Human Interest, Legal

Comedyfest showcase brings comfort to SQ’s Protestant Chapel

January 10, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

A comedy fest showcased three funny and talented individuals who brought comfort, joy and laughter to more than 300 San Quentin inmates in San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Prison Programs

Inmates concerned over enviromental issues decide to take action

December 25, 2018 by Timothy Hicks

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According to the inmates graduating from an environmental program at San Quentin on Oct. 19, climate change has sparked a worldwide discussion — even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Prison Programs Tagged With: The Green Life

A woman prisoner’s creative approach to housing

December 10, 2018 by Timothy Hicks

Women continue to be innovative and skillful, with creative ideas – even while in prison, according to a National Public Radio (NPR) source. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Women in Prison

Prison Sports Ministry PSM edges Hardtimers, 36-34

November 15, 2018 by Timothy Hicks

Photo by Eddie Herena, SQN

On a picture-perfect Sept. 9 day, the Prison Sports Ministry (PSM) softball team finally got to celebrate a second victory by defeating the San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Prison Sports Ministry, San Quentin Hardtimers, softball

SQ Hardtimers over Prison Sports Ministry, 25-22

October 15, 2018 by Timothy Hicks

In a close match, the San Quentin Hardtimers beat the Prison Sports Ministry softball team in a nine-inning game, 25- 22. The last time Prison Sports … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Prison Sports Ministry, San Quentin Hardtimers, softball

Florida Corrections considers replacing visits

September 11, 2018 by Timothy Hicks

The Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) is considering limiting inmates’ visits, claiming that there is not enough funding to cover the amount of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Florida, visitation rights

Vegan meals could be an option

August 8, 2018 by Timothy Hicks

All 35 of California’s prisons may have the option to serve its 120,000 inmates vegan meals if Senate Bill 1138 passes, said CBS Sacramento. State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: California inmates, California’s prisons, CBS Sacramento, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Senate Bill 1138, State Sen. Nancy Skinner, vegan meals

Hardtimers softball team rallies over Prison Sports Ministry

August 8, 2018 by Timothy Hicks

The Prison Sports Ministry softball team jumped out to an early lead but the San Quentin Hard Timers rallied back to win 18 to 11. In the 1st inning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Prison Sports Ministry, San Quentin Hard Timers, softball

SQ A’s nearly shutout Rockies

July 24, 2018 by Timothy Hicks

The San Quentin A’s nearly shut out the visiting Rockies, beating them 13-1, by playing as a team. “We make a living by what we get; we make a life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Coach John “Yah Yah” Parratt, James Madden, Michael Kremer, San Quentin A’s

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