Ruben Ramirez spends his days behind the lens of a camera capturing the lives of inmates at San Quentin. His work as a cinematographer has given him a … [Read more...]
Teen Decision First Step
The U.S. Supreme Court took a step in the right direction when it outlawed mandatory sentences of life without the possibility of parole for children … [Read more...]
Prison Not the Answer for Juvenile Offenders
Editor’s Note: The following story by San Quentin News sports editor Gary Scott was published in the June 5, 2012 edition of the New York Times. Scott … [Read more...]
Men Urged to Change by ‘Being More of Who You Really Are’
“What I did is not who I am.” It’s a powerful statement for someone who has felt the pain of doing wrong. Reflecting on the disconnect between one’s … [Read more...]
From a Mother With a Son in Prison to Other Mothers of the Incarcerated
Around two million men and women are in prison in the United States, more than any other country in the world. That means a corresponding number of … [Read more...]
Sending Sermons to Prisoners
Why me? Why this? Who hasn’t asked this at times? Two men serving time in San Quentin asked me to talk about how and why I send sermons to California … [Read more...]
S.Q. News Missed the Boat On Black History Month
Last month was Black History Month. It passed by like any other month, but I should have given it more of my attention. This newspaper should have … [Read more...]
‘What Does it Mean to be Grateful’
One of the most commonly expressed “feelings” in San Quentin Nonviolent Communication (NVC) classes is, “Today, I feel grateful…I feel blessed.” … [Read more...]
From the Editor
As San Quentin News moves into the New Year its staff and advisors would to take this opportunity to reflect back on the accomplishments achieved in … [Read more...]
New Leadership At S.Q. News
One of the most challenging jobs in San Quentin is producing the San Quentin News prisoner newspaper. I accepted the job, knowing that we will … [Read more...]