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PEEPERS: Those who have mastered the fine art of window shopping

October 12, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

By George Graham, The Prison Mirror There is an element among the inmates in prison that needs to be changed. It’s called disrespecting others … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest, Prison Stories

Prison workers paid pennies

October 7, 2022 by Bostyon Johnson

Arizona inmates work in a variety of jobs inside and outside prisons for wages ranging from 10 cents an hour to a minimum wage of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Institutions, Prison Stories

PRISON BLUES: Made on the inside, worn on the outside

October 7, 2022 by Randy Hansen

Work-style blue jeans and jackets manufactured by incarcerated persons at an Oregon state prison generated sales of over $2 million last year and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison Stories, Rehabilitation Corner

Corcoran prisoners raise more than $5,400 for Project Hope

September 13, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Michael Knight - Contributor Corcoran State Prison, IAC Chairman  Many tears were shed when prisoners, guests, and staff celebrated HopeFest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison Stories

MISSOURI – ‘Haunted’ prisons offer insights into mass incarceration

September 13, 2022 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Former prison sites have often used spooky and grotesque prison props to entertain visitors. But instead of scaring visitors, some sites have switched … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison Stories

A look back at the good ol’ days…

August 28, 2022 by San Quentin News

Photos from the San Quentin News archive and the San Quentin Museum offer a glimpse into the prison’s distant past. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prison Stories Tagged With: Prison Stories

Milwaukee Bucks share trophy with prisoners

July 24, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

The Milwaukee Bucks, two-time NBA Championship winners, shared their Larry O’Brien Championship trophy with the incarcerated residents of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS Tagged With: Prison Stories, Public Services

Attica uprising documentary receives Oscar nomination

July 23, 2022 by Vincent O'Bannon

Legendary filmmaker and documentarian Stanley Nelson, and UC Berkeley Alum Traci A. Curry, received an Oscar nomination for “Attica”: their emphatic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book/Movie Reviews, Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison Stories

The history of ‘homosexuality’

July 21, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

In an era of anti-trans laws, “Don’t Say Gay Bills,” and a growing number of physical, verbal and cyber-attacks, open displays of contempt for queer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest, Pride in Prison, Prison Stories

Mother’s Day messages-May 8, 2022

May 8, 2022 by San Quentin News

Happy mothers day card with bunch of tulips

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Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: Asked On The Line, Prison Stories

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