San Quentin State Prison

Coming back to prison to help bridge the digital divide

May 23, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

Behind San Quentin’s walls, there is a pair of programs dedicated to closing the digital divide, Code.7370 and TLMWORKS. Tulio K. Cardozo, a former … [Read more...]

The passion of running stretches beyond the prison walls

May 15, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

From the yard inside San Quentin State Prison, Chris Schuhmacher used to look up over the walls at Mt. Tam, thinking one day I’m going to get there. … [Read more...]

Queeny King performs at SQ

May 15, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

At age 8, singer-song writer Queeny King sang in a Soviet Union prison. In March, she performed at San Quentin State Prison. Dressed in black … [Read more...]

San Francisco offers safe injection sites

May 8, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

If you can’t stop using heroin, San Francisco is willing to violate state and federal law so you can do it safely. In July, the city plans to open two … [Read more...]

Veterans’ 29th annual Toys-for-Tots giveaway

February 21, 2018 by Charles David Henry

The holiday spirit enriched the Main Visiting Room for five days in December. For two consecutive weekends, the fully decorated seven-foot Christmas … [Read more...]

San Quentin News’ Senior Editor honored

February 20, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

For giving a voice to the voiceless, Juan Haines, the San Quentin News senior editor, was honored with The Silver Heart Award by the Northern … [Read more...]

Lt. Graham retires after four decades of service

February 17, 2018 by Charles David Henry

The big day arrives. The number one lieutenant is retiring from San Quentin State Prison. It’s Friday, Nov. 17, and Lt. Donald Graham walks into the … [Read more...]

Living the good life after prison

February 16, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

What does it take for a man coming out of prison to be successful in society? It took moral support from community members for formerly incarcerated … [Read more...]

Ear Hustle wraps up first season with over six million downloads

December 11, 2017 by Rahsaan Thomas

The hit podcast Ear Hustle, launched from inside a prison, started its first season with the goal of starting a dialogue about incarceration and … [Read more...]

Cuando las amenazas se vuelven realidad

December 11, 2017 by Wayne Boatwright

La violencia doméstica es un problema continuó, de acuerdo a un reporte del FBI. Estadísticas señalan que una de cada tres mujeres y uno de cada … [Read more...]