This August, Brian Beutler of Crooked Media spoke to Prison University Project students in Ian Sethre and Alexandra Blackman’s American Government class about felon disenfranchisement. His story, San Quentin—Restore the Vote, features audio conversations allowing those directly impacted by the loss of voting rights to participate in the debate to restore them. This is well worth a close listen.
Please note that the Prison University Project became Mount Tamalpais College in September 2020.
Pleased to be mentioned in this NYT Opinion piece about Gov. Newsom's plans for San Quentin. We hope the increased attention on programs at SQ amplifies the voices and perspectives of MTC students and alumni.
If you missed the movie and panel at the SF Public Library, catch up on a great conversation with MTC alumni here: https://www.mttamcollege.edu/sf-public-library-event-showcases-impact-of-college-education-in-prison/
The FCC will require phone companies serving prisons, jails and detention facilities across the U.S. to provide video communication services for deaf and hard of hearing prisoners.
@cm_thompson3's report includes an ASL interpretation of the news: https://trib.al/CpcHW9v
