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...]
Death penalty cases and executions at record low
Capital punishment and the imposition of new condemned sentences hit a new low nationwide in 2023, according to the National Reporter. The Death … [Read more...]
Residents discuss impact of Hip-Hop during roundtable
In October, nearly 50 San Quentin residents gathered to commemorate 50 years of Hip-Hop and to “chop it up” about when their love for rap had … [Read more...]
‘Helping others is giving, and giving is receiving’
Free-To-Succeed 'meet-and-greet' recognizes academic students In December, the Free-To-Succeed program gathered every student and its staff, in … [Read more...]
Documentary shines light on two-strikes law
A documentary depicts the use of Florida’s two-strike law, sending those who are convicted for a repeat offense, to life in prison. Frontline’s … [Read more...]
Using monkhood as penance loses relevance
After a fire drill in Thailand had resulted in an accident that killed a student, four firefighters deemed responsible for the death attended the … [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...]
Nonprofit offers coding class for incarcerated in attempt to lower recidivism rates
A non-profit organization helps incarcerated people learn coding, giving them a better chance at employment after they are released. Persevere, a … [Read more...]
Illinois first state to combat racial bias by removing cash bail
What factor should determine whether a defendant has to stay in jail? The defendant’s economic capacity to post bail or the threat the defendant poses … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS – January 2024
1. California — (Los Angeles Daily News) An editorial opined that most of the 6,000 Angelenos incarcerated in L.A. county jails do not pose a risk to … [Read more...]
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