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San Quentin News

Founded in 1940, San Quentin News is an incarcerated-managed newspaper based at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in Northern California. As one of the legacy prison publications in the United States, it provides an authentic voice from behind prison walls. The paper covers a variety of topics such as: prison reform, rehabilitation, success stories, and current events affecting system-impacted individuals. San Quentin News is committed to offering balanced and accurate reporting, fostering a sense of community, and promoting transparency within the prison system. Through the paper, incarcerated individuals gain valuable journalism and communication skills, empowering them to create positive change in their lives and the lives of others.

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