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SQN Jonson earns first Master’s Degree in 10 years

March 10, 2020 by Timothy Hicks

Michael Johnson

Striving for a good education has its challenges for anyone, but for incarcerated students those trials and tribulations are greater. However, one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read, Recently Posted Tagged With: Adams State University, MBA, michael johnson, PUP, Rehabilitation Corner, San Quentin State Prison

Nevada introducing bill for the formerly incarcerated to vote

July 9, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

Nevada Democratic Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson is introducing a new bill that would restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated men and women. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: jason frierson, Nevada, the nevada independent

Oklahoma initiates new parole reforms

June 24, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

Oklahoma recently began a new way to parole inmates in its prison system. In 2018, the Legislature approved House Bill 2286 among a host of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: house bill 2284, Oklahoma, prison reform

71 year old breaks new record in rainy three-mile race

April 30, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

Mike Keeyes, 71, the oldest 1000 Mile Club, runner ran three miles in 21 minutes and 40 seconds

Despite the torturous weather conditions on Feb. 15, Markelle Taylor, who was fighting off a cold, still managed to come only 27 seconds short of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: SPORTS Tagged With: 1000 Mile running club, Prison Stories, sports

Advocacy group for the incarcerated finds home in Oakland

March 9, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

Panopticon

An organization established 40 years ago to advocate for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people recently relocated to Oakland, reports Carla … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: black, Oakland, Reentry

10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy arrested by ICE

March 7, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

After a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy left a Texas hospital for treatment in October 2017, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Health and Wellness, healthcare, Human Interest, Immigration

SF Archbishop blesses SQ men during holiday season visit

February 8, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

Father George Williams

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco blessed the men and grounds of San Quentin Prison and delivered a message of salvation during a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Religious Programs

The ladies of Beauty Behind Bars return to San Quentin

January 30, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

Beauty Behind Bars 11-3-18

An all-women’s organization, aimed at inspiring incarcerated people to overcome their despair and anger, visited San Quentin on Nov. 3 for the second … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Rehabilitation Corner, Religious Programs

Canadians favor death penalty

January 10, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

Flag of Canada

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: AROUND THE WORLD, DEATH PENALTY Tagged With: Human Interest

Inmates concerned over enviromental issues decide to take action

December 25, 2018 by Timothy Hicks

Greenlife 3

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: Uncategorized Tagged With: Health and Wellness, The Green Life

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