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...]
71 year old breaks new record in rainy three-mile race
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...]
Advocacy group for the incarcerated finds home in Oakland
An organization established 40 years ago to advocate for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people recently relocated to Oakland, reports Carla … [Read more...]
10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy arrested by ICE
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...]
SF Archbishop blesses SQ men during holiday season visit
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...]
The ladies of Beauty Behind Bars return to San Quentin
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...]
Canadians favor death penalty
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...]
Inmates concerned over enviromental issues decide to take action
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...]
A woman prisoner’s creative approach to housing
Women continue to be innovative and skillful, with creative ideas – even while in prison, according to a National Public Radio (NPR) source. … [Read more...]
Prison Sports Ministry PSM edges Hardtimers, 36-34
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...]