Human Interest

Marin program helps former offenders pursue ‘clean slate’

April 20, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

Emanuel McLemore was in jail three years ago when he had a “look in the mirror” moment. “I had seen people I know make the change,” he said. “I … [Read more...]

Florida program saves canine lives — and prisoners, too

April 19, 2022 by William Tobert

Incarcerated people in Florida are learning how to communicate, take responsibility, and show compassion by bonding with incarcerated dogs, according … [Read more...]

Colorado prisoners launch radio station

April 18, 2022 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Colorado has launched the first radio station by inmates inside a state prison. The show, Inside Wire, initiated its first broadcast on March 1 at … [Read more...]

Guadalupe ‘Silencio’ Leon released after suffering heart attack during BPH hearing

April 18, 2022 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Former San Quentin resident Guadalupe Leon suffered a heart attack during a parole board hearing that resulted in him being found suitable for parole … [Read more...]

Daughter transforms hatred into healing — Part 1, By Samantha Lawlor—Survivor

November 30, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

I see you. I see you as a human being. Only after I was truly able to see myself as a human being and forgive my-self for all my mistakes was I able … [Read more...]

Native Americans misclassified in COVID reporting

November 26, 2021 by Jad Salem

Native Americans are often racially misclassified when it comes to their positive COVID-19 test results and death certificates, according to USA … [Read more...]

Interviews offer SQ residents chance to share stories of healing

November 19, 2021 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

San Quentin residents who were locked down for 14 months because of COVID-19 have mixed feelings about the care they received. Nevertheless, some are … [Read more...]

Former NBA player fights to end solitary confinement

November 13, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has vetoed legislation that would have sharply cut back on solitary confinement but issued an executive order limiting the … [Read more...]

Community-driven public safety recommended

October 30, 2021 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

The federal government has implemented new public safety strategies that are difficult for communities to understand, the Urban Institute … [Read more...]

Incarcerated women join California’s firefight: Female prisoners log millions of hours in the battle against the state’s intensifying wildfires

October 30, 2021 by Amir Shabazz

Year-round, incarcerated women in California prisons are putting their lives on the line fighting fires up and down the state to limit major … [Read more...]