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Incarcerated explore top 10 myths about mass incarceration

August 31, 2024 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

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...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Legislation, Recently Posted

It takes one to know one: A book review of Emma Cline’s ‘The Guest’

August 31, 2024 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Con-artists have always made fascinating characters for stories. In 1986, David Mamet’s play “House of Games” set the standard for depiction of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BOOK REVIEW, Recently Posted

I Was an Air Force Fighter Pilot. Now I Help Addicts in Prison Turn Their Lives Upside Down.

August 31, 2024 by Todd Winkler

Editor’s Note: This story was published in partnership with San Quentin News and was written during a writing seminar for incarcerated veterans in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, VETERANS

I Became My Own Version of My Father. It Cost Me My Freedom.

August 30, 2024 by Juan Haines

Editor’s Note: This story was published in partnership with San Quentin News and was written during a writing seminar for incarcerated veterans in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Human Interest, Most Read, Recently Posted

Pink Floyd lyrics inspired artistic style

August 29, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

Motivated by the famous rock band Pink Floyd’s lyrics of “Echoes,” Kevin Shepler, a resident of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, brought alive a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

“California Model” planted decades ago by Warden Duffy

August 28, 2024 by Michael Fangman

The warden who changed prisons across America Long before there was an R in CDCR, incarcerated people found a powerful advocate in the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Recently Posted

‘Mind soaring and heart reeling:’ Residents applaud poet Tshaka Campbell

August 27, 2024 by Aristeo Sampablo

The San Quentin library hosted poet Tshaka Campbell on the evening of Juneteenth with a showcase of his works. Campbell kicked off the night by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

Barons end SQ Giants’ winning streak

August 27, 2024 by Martin Keith DeWitt

The San Quentin Giants started the 2024 season by winning their first seven games, but on May 25, they came across an improved visiting Barons team. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS

National Registry of Exoneration reports higher exonerations than previous years

August 25, 2024 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

In yet another blow to the U.S. criminal justice system’s credibility, the 2023 Annual Report from the National Registry of Exonerations recorded 153 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Research

“Bridging the Gap” with the pickleball craze

August 25, 2024 by Marcus Casillas

The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center hosted it second  pickleball event between staff and residents the on July1. The first pickleball … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS

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