Art was his only means of communication; now it’s his hope There is a saying that art imitates life. If that is so, then the artistic genius of … [Read more...]
Prisons adopt high tech monitoring
Prisoners’ rights groups are concerned about the use of new surveillance technology in U.S. prisons and jails, and they are sounding the alarm about … [Read more...]
Mount Tamalpais College accreditation confirmed
For the first time in history, an independent, fully-accredited college exists inside a prison. Mount Tamalpais College (Mt. Tam), … [Read more...]
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
San Quentin News celebrates freedom of the press ina look back on a historic journey of award-winningprison journalism spanning more than eight … [Read more...]
CDC examines racial disparities in gun-related murders
Young Black men are 20 times more likely to by killed by guns than Whites, a federal report says. Black males age 15–34 made up 2% of the United … [Read more...]
The California Coalition of Women Prisoners celebrates 25 years of activism
CCWP has represented the women of California’s prison system. They have protested abuse and injustice, celebrated victories in justice reform, fought … [Read more...]
Prisoners feel pinch of skyrocketing prices
San Quentin residents are encountering higher prices at the canteen window. For example, the cost of a quart of ice cream is now $4.45 for a ten-ounce … [Read more...]
San Quentin population on its way back up
San Quentin population on an upward trajectory after pandemic decline In 2020 San Quentin experienced one of the most deadly periods in its long … [Read more...]
The end of the line for Death Row?
California begins the process of repurposing Death Row housing units The nation’s largest Death Row is now in its final throes, as Gov. Gavin … [Read more...]
SQ residents file new round of habeas petitions
In January 2022, 91 San Quentin residents filed for habeas corpus relief in the Marin County Superior Court. This new round of legal pleadings is an … [Read more...]
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