San Quentin News editor-in-chief fired for prison reform efforts

San Quentin News editor-in-chief fired for prison reform efforts

When I took over as editor-in-chief of San Quentin News (SQN) in early 2023, I was at the height of my rehabilitative journey. I was disciplinary-free, I had a college degree and vocational training, and was part of many self-help groups. At the time, I was also newly employed as an assistant producer to the podcast Ear Hustle and KALW’s podcast Uncuffed.  I was one of the leading incarcerated voices in the prison. On March 17, 2023, Gov. Gavin …

Abelina is a day laborer in San Quintín, Baja California, and leader of the Independent National Democratic Union of Agricultural Workers and Workers Carolina Lomas Abelina is a day laborer in San Quintín, Baja California, and leader of the Independent National Democratic Union of Agricultural Workers and Workers (SINDJA). She wakes up at 5 a.m. to take a truck that takes her to strawberry, blackberry or tomatoes. She also thaws furrows and main…