Two dramatic changes are coming to the San Francisco CountyJail–free phone calls for prisoners and reduced markups for commissary items. “These … [Read more...]
They found a home among others with similar stories
On May 1, the first Transgender Support Group began at San Quentin Prison with two mental health clinicians and me as an adviser on Wednesdays in the … [Read more...]
Realignment may have created more dangerous county jails
Since the U.S. Supreme Court ordered California to overhaul its overcrowded prisons in 2011 and realignment reforms were implemented, inmate-on-inmate … [Read more...]
Congress looks at equalizing courtroom dynamics
Bill introduced to bring defense budgets more in alignment with prosecutors A bill was introduced at the national level by presidential hopeful … [Read more...]
Female incarceration in the U. S. is causing an impact on society
By Elton Kelley Journalism Guild Writer America is leading the world in incarcerating women, and this is disrupting many families across the … [Read more...]
Governor Gavin Newsom reversed 46 parole grants
It’s still too early to tell if Governor Gavin Newsom marches to his own drum— or if his tenure coincides with Governor Brown’s agendas, reported … [Read more...]
Court rules on legality of pot possession in prison settings
Felony violations out but rules violations remain —By, Alfred King, Journalism Guild Writer Possessing small amounts of marijuana in a … [Read more...]
Suit alleges indifference over known health risk for prisoners
By, Alfred King, Journalism Guild Writer A group of California inmates who contracted valley fever are appealing their damage lawsuit to the U.S. … [Read more...]
Showcasing their talent the Soulbillies shake San Quentin
A Bay Area band stirred the souls of a hundred San Quentin prisoners with a high-energy Sunday night concert on Aug. 25. Fliers posted in the cell … [Read more...]
World class musician returns to SQ after long hiatus
Blues harmonica player Mark Hummel, 63, returned to San Quentin State Prison in August to discuss his music and to play a few tunes for the men in the … [Read more...]
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