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Scott J. Lawrie’s poetry was inspired by an ex-con poet

May 15, 2019 by Juan Haines

When the young Scottish lad Scott J. Lawrie was introduced to the country’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, it was the beginning of his fondness for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: book, ex-con, poetry

Guards union seeks better relationship with Gov. Newsom

May 15, 2019 by Michael Jace

California’s Governor Gavin Newson

California’s prison guards union is taking steps to foster good relations with new Gov. Gavin Newsom. The union withdrew a $2 million contribution … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2020 vote, CCPOA, Gavin Newsom

Tracking the healthcare of postpartum female prisoners

May 15, 2019 by Michael Jace

The U.S. has four percent of the world’s female population, but thirty percent of its female incarcerated population. Yet the first systematic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: female prisoners, postpartum

Prison nurseries: incarcerating newborns with their mothers

May 15, 2019 by Joe Garcia

British newborn

Pregnant women face heart-wrenching consequences when they are incarcerated: not only must they give birth under harsh conditions, but then, most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Health and Wellness, Human Interest, New York, Newborns, Pregnant

SB 1421 gives public access to police misconduct records

May 13, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

gavel court law

The public now has access to police misconduct records, thanks to a new law. This legislation grants access to the public of all investigations in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: police misconduct, public access, SB 1421

News Briefs

May 13, 2019 by San Quentin News Staff

US States

1. Muscatine, Iowa – Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said that more states should let people with felony records vote … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: news briefs

Sports Pic’s Around The Q

May 13, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 49ers, Football

As hunger strikes continue in ICE detention centers court issues decree to stop force feeding certain individuals

May 12, 2019 by Administrators

A judge has ordered the federal government to stop force-feeding detainees on a hunger-strike at an El Paso, Tex., immigration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: hunger strike, ICE, Immigrants

SQ Student-Athlete of the Month: Jason Robinson

May 12, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

Jason “The Panamanian Panther” Robinson has played for both the SQ Warriors and Kings. He’s coached a team (No Fair Ones) to a championship in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: draymond green, jason robinson, sports, student athlete

California legislators consider voting rights for parolees

May 6, 2019 by Jesse Vasquez

This year, California legislators will decide whether a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to people on parole can be on the ballot for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2020, Inmate, rights, vote

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