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Newsom Fights Vaccine 

February 28, 2022 by Randy Hansen

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State officials have urged a federal judge to order all California prison guards to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  “We do really have a problem … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: California, cdcr, COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newson, Health Care

Finding Dreams Through the Comfort of Futbol 

February 28, 2022 by Carlos Drouaillet

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The American dream for some people is to connect with your family, live life in the simple manner, buy a house, keep a job, get a dog, and raise your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: San Quentin futbol, San Quentin Sports, soccer

Body-Worn Cameras on Guards Are Being Introduced to the Prison System

February 28, 2022 by Randy Hansen

Several state prison systems throughout America are introducing body-worn cameras on some guards, even in environments already covered by thousands of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: ACLU, Ohio, prison reform, San Diego County Jails

Garnishing Stimulus Funds

February 28, 2022 by Vincent O'Bannon

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The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that states can garnish third-round stimulus money paid to prisoners and apply the seized amounts to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: COVID-19, money

Hawaii Prison Workers Against Vaccine

February 28, 2022 by Randy Hansen

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The union representing federal prison workers in Hawaii join protests against President Joe Biden’s executive order for Mandatory Vaccines for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Hawaii, Institutions, news briefs

Susanville Prison Ties to the City’s Economy 

February 28, 2022 by Steve Brooks

The city of Susanville’s attempt to stop the closure of the California Correctional Center (CCC), one of a growing number of communities resisting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Recently Posted Tagged With: cdcr, money

Jobs Options for the Formerly Incarcerated

February 28, 2022 by Joshua Strange

Significant job opportunities are available to the formerly incarcerated, says reentry teacher Philip Leonida. He has been teaching San Quentin’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: employers, Prison to Employment Connection

NPR Lose Talent Due to Lack of Opportunities 

February 28, 2022 by Charles Crowe

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“62% White, 15% Black/African American, 12% Asian American, and 7% Latino or Hispanic” NPR’s recent losses of talented Black and Latino program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: money, NPR

Mt. Tamalpais College unveils inspirational banner

February 28, 2022 by Edwin Chavez

“We love you MTC students! See you in the New Year” by Juan Haines, Edwin E. Chavez, and Michael Moore The changing nature of COVID-19 keeps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, Recently Posted Tagged With: event, MTC, Prision University Project (PUP)

Riker’s Island Jail in Chaos

February 28, 2022 by Raymond Torres

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New York City’s notorious Rikers Island Jail is in a constant state of chaos due to violence and inadequate staffing, the New York Times … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: New York’s Riker’s Island Jail, Rikers Island, SQ Journalism Guild

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