Jesse Vasquez, Executive Director for the Pollen Initiative By Edwin E. Chavez, Spanish Journalism Chair Jesse Vasquez is currently the … [Read more...]
Reform advocates seek strategic plan for prison closures
Some prison reform advocates expect CDCR’s budget cuts will reduce wasteful spending amidst dwindling prison population, but seek more stable plans … [Read more...]
Incarcerated explore top 10 myths about mass incarceration
Per the latest count, America had about 6,500 jails and prisons but only about 4,500 colleges and universities. The report “Mass Incarceration: The … [Read more...]
Governor Newsom and Prince of Norway visit the Q
Rumors of a high-level visit had haunted San Quentin all spring. Who would come? The governor? Perhaps the Prince of Norway? No one knew for sure … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated who received the right to vote largely failed to use it
Though millions of formerly incarcerated persons have regained their right to vote, in at least four states, they largely failed to register and go to … [Read more...]
UC Berkeley students leave their mark on SQNews journalism
Some visitors come to San Quentin to satisfy their curiosity, some come because they want to contribute to social justice, and some come because they … [Read more...]
Preventive efforts found to lower crime rates
An 18-month-long law enforcement collaboration with community programs resulted in a drop in serious and violent crime rates. Sacramento Police … [Read more...]
‘Carveouts’ excluded from justice reform
Large categories of incarcerated people are being excluded from criminal justice reforms because of their convictions of specified crimes, the Prison … [Read more...]
Progressive prosecutors find themselves under fire across U.S.
What two characteristics do Andrew Warren, Larry Krasner, Monique Worrell, George Gascón, Joe Gonzales, Pamela Price, and Chesa Boudin have in common? … [Read more...]
Game 4 Peace Forum takes on crime, violence
Change discussed in barbershop-style symposium Politicians, entertainers, and social-justice advocates convened at San Quentin’s first ever … [Read more...]
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