JusticeWithJean
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Novel Debut: SOUNDS LIKE TROUBLE TO ME, May 12, 2026. Running Wild Pub. Prof.& Prison Activist, Author/ed 8 books including SHAKESPEARE BEHIND BARS (St. Martins), BOY WITH A KNIFE (IGpublishing). Truthout, BINJreports, BostonMag--https://jeantrounstine.com
Important Report from @prisonpolicy.org
The criminal legal system doesn't have to get any bigger in 2026. Here are 34 actionable policies I'm counting on lawmakers to follow for meaningful criminal justice reform.
By Sarah Staut & Emmett Sanders
The criminal legal system doesn't have to get any bigger in 2026. Here are 34 actionable policies I'm counting on lawmakers to follow for meaningful criminal justice reform.
By Sarah Staut & Emmett Sanders
Winnable criminal justice reforms in 2026
The criminal legal system doesn't have to get any bigger in 2026. Here are 34 actionable policies lawmakers can use for meaningful criminal legal system reform.
www.prisonpolicy.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Important Report from @prisonpolicy.org
The criminal legal system doesn't have to get any bigger in 2026. Here are 34 actionable policies I'm counting on lawmakers to follow for meaningful criminal justice reform.
By Sarah Staut & Emmett Sanders
The criminal legal system doesn't have to get any bigger in 2026. Here are 34 actionable policies I'm counting on lawmakers to follow for meaningful criminal justice reform.
By Sarah Staut & Emmett Sanders
Great Op-ed @bostonglobe.com today by Lara Jirmanus, Aaron Shakow & Sandra Susan Smith
"Harvard idealizes pluralism. It needs restorative justice instead"
"This is a crisis as serious as any in Harvard’s 400-year history. The university is failing in its duty to make academic freedom real for all"
"Harvard idealizes pluralism. It needs restorative justice instead"
"This is a crisis as serious as any in Harvard’s 400-year history. The university is failing in its duty to make academic freedom real for all"
Harvard idealizes pluralism. It needs restorative justice instead. - The Boston Globe
This is a crisis as serious as any in Harvard’s 400-year history. The university is failing in its duty to make academic freedom real for all.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Great Op-ed @bostonglobe.com today by Lara Jirmanus, Aaron Shakow & Sandra Susan Smith
"Harvard idealizes pluralism. It needs restorative justice instead"
"This is a crisis as serious as any in Harvard’s 400-year history. The university is failing in its duty to make academic freedom real for all"
"Harvard idealizes pluralism. It needs restorative justice instead"
"This is a crisis as serious as any in Harvard’s 400-year history. The university is failing in its duty to make academic freedom real for all"
Always up for hope and good news involving former prisoners who succeed in ways we never expect! @nolanews.bsky.social Brava Calvin Duncan!
Calvin Duncan, known as the ‘jailhouse lawyer,’ wins heated clerk of court race in New Orleans
New Orleans voters decided a tense race for Orleans Parish Clerk of Criminal Court, a job tasked with maintaining court records and holding elections.
www.nola.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Always up for hope and good news involving former prisoners who succeed in ways we never expect! @nolanews.bsky.social Brava Calvin Duncan!
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Felony Murder: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Felony Murder: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
For those interested in theatre in prison-- guess what? In Italy I listened to a band made up of former prisoners and correction officers. Unheard of in the states!
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
For those interested in theatre in prison-- guess what? In Italy I listened to a band made up of former prisoners and correction officers. Unheard of in the states!
Excited to go to Florence tomorrow for this amazing Theatre in Prison conference where I will speak on the work I've done behind bars and the importance of theatre and literature programs for those who are often discarded.
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Dal carcere al teatro, un’occasione di rinascita per i detenuti
Al via l’undicesima edizione della rassegna di teatro in carcere Destini Incrociati, a cura del Teatro Popolare d’Arte e del Coordinamento Nazionale Teatro in Carcere. "L’auspicio è quello di superare...
www.lanazione.it
November 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Excited to go to Florence tomorrow for this amazing Theatre in Prison conference where I will speak on the work I've done behind bars and the importance of theatre and literature programs for those who are often discarded.
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Great Ruling!
"Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests."
"With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies."
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"Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests."
"With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies."
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Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Great Ruling!
"Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests."
"With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies."
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"Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests."
"With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies."
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Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Great Ruling!
"Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests."
"With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies."
Gift article
"Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests."
"With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies."
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After you read this wonderful article below, then check out another program that brings HOPE to those released from prison
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
After you read this wonderful article below, then check out another program that brings HOPE to those released from prison
"How an Illinois Prison Cheers Up Residents by Taking Their Photos"
When I directed plays inside prison, the women revelled in sending video to their family at home. They felt seen. They shared strengths with their kids. they were proud. Why would we expect anything else?
When I directed plays inside prison, the women revelled in sending video to their family at home. They felt seen. They shared strengths with their kids. they were proud. Why would we expect anything else?
The Surprising Power of Getting Your Picture Taken in Prison
Illinois River Correctional Center allowed incarcerated people to have their photo taken in 2024. The change has brought hope to the prison.
prisonjournalismproject.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"How an Illinois Prison Cheers Up Residents by Taking Their Photos"
When I directed plays inside prison, the women revelled in sending video to their family at home. They felt seen. They shared strengths with their kids. they were proud. Why would we expect anything else?
When I directed plays inside prison, the women revelled in sending video to their family at home. They felt seen. They shared strengths with their kids. they were proud. Why would we expect anything else?
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A fantastic program in higher ed for formerly incarcerated people that I wrote to shine a light on the talents and persistence of those who come out of prison and shine far beyond society's expectations. Please share!
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Beyond Boston: Fighting Poverty And Prison With College In Worcester | BINJ
Inside Clark University’s program to leverage education's proven power to cut recidivism
binj.news
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A fantastic program in higher ed for formerly incarcerated people that I wrote to shine a light on the talents and persistence of those who come out of prison and shine far beyond society's expectations. Please share!
binj.news/2025/11/04/b...
binj.news/2025/11/04/b...
A fantastic program in higher ed for formerly incarcerated people that I wrote to shine a light on the talents and persistence of those who come out of prison and shine far beyond society's expectations. Please share!
binj.news/2025/11/04/b...
binj.news/2025/11/04/b...
Beyond Boston: Fighting Poverty And Prison With College In Worcester | BINJ
Inside Clark University’s program to leverage education's proven power to cut recidivism
binj.news
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A fantastic program in higher ed for formerly incarcerated people that I wrote to shine a light on the talents and persistence of those who come out of prison and shine far beyond society's expectations. Please share!
binj.news/2025/11/04/b...
binj.news/2025/11/04/b...
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What we know, 10:20pm
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
What we know, 10:20pm
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
This is shaping up to be a spectacular night for democracy.
This is shaping up to be a spectacular night for Democrats. Still. a long way to go, but hard to find a bright spot the GOP can count on at this moment.
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
This is shaping up to be a spectacular night for democracy.
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First NYC results are in: That's already 819,165 votes.
Mamdani: 51.5%
Cuomo: 40%
Sliwa: 8%.
(That's roughly 40% of the vote.)
Mamdani: 51.5%
Cuomo: 40%
Sliwa: 8%.
(That's roughly 40% of the vote.)
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
First NYC results are in: That's already 819,165 votes.
Mamdani: 51.5%
Cuomo: 40%
Sliwa: 8%.
(That's roughly 40% of the vote.)
Mamdani: 51.5%
Cuomo: 40%
Sliwa: 8%.
(That's roughly 40% of the vote.)
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What we know so far, 8:30pm
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
What we know so far, 8:30pm
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
GO MY HOME TOWN CINCINNATI!
JD Vance's half-brother has lost by an overwhelming margin as he tried to become the mayor of Cincinnati.
Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval wins reelection.
Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval wins reelection.
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
GO MY HOME TOWN CINCINNATI!
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I love my new I am Aunt Tifa shirt. ANd I love @jeantrounstine.com who gave it to me!!!
November 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I love my new I am Aunt Tifa shirt. ANd I love @jeantrounstine.com who gave it to me!!!
GOOD RULING "Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown" by 2 judges so far
A federal judge ordered Trump admin.. "to continue paying for food stamps...the second of two rulings in the span of about an hour that found the administration had acted unlawfully..."
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A federal judge ordered Trump admin.. "to continue paying for food stamps...the second of two rulings in the span of about an hour that found the administration had acted unlawfully..."
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
GOOD RULING "Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown" by 2 judges so far
A federal judge ordered Trump admin.. "to continue paying for food stamps...the second of two rulings in the span of about an hour that found the administration had acted unlawfully..."
gift article
A federal judge ordered Trump admin.. "to continue paying for food stamps...the second of two rulings in the span of about an hour that found the administration had acted unlawfully..."
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Every time there's a lawsuit against Trump, I feel a little jolt of joy.
22 states including Arizona, CA & Mass, called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)"unnecessary & illegal," & asked a federal judge to force Washington to maintain SNAP benefits starting on Nov. 1."
22 states including Arizona, CA & Mass, called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)"unnecessary & illegal," & asked a federal judge to force Washington to maintain SNAP benefits starting on Nov. 1."
Dozens of States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Food Stamp Cuts
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Every time there's a lawsuit against Trump, I feel a little jolt of joy.
22 states including Arizona, CA & Mass, called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)"unnecessary & illegal," & asked a federal judge to force Washington to maintain SNAP benefits starting on Nov. 1."
22 states including Arizona, CA & Mass, called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)"unnecessary & illegal," & asked a federal judge to force Washington to maintain SNAP benefits starting on Nov. 1."
Anybody got a link/way to open this blocked @washingtonpost.com article about Freedom Reads and Dwayne Betts?
www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...
A smuggled book changed his life. Now he’s built 500 prison libraries.
Reginald Dwayne Betts was locked up as a teenager for carjacking. Books were his escape, and he went on to be a poet, lawyer and founder of Freedom Reads.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Anybody got a link/way to open this blocked @washingtonpost.com article about Freedom Reads and Dwayne Betts?
www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...
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THIS BOOK IS AMAZING. (C'mon, can you even resist the title?) I read it before it was a book and it is stunning..and important..and immersive, too.
I'm excited to announce my 8th book & first novel(!)--A CO kills her abusive husband & the women behind bars change her, & together they spur on a MeToo movement behind bars
SOUNDS LIKE TROUBLE TO ME, Running Wild Press, May 12, 2026
PREORDER wherever you get books. It helps small presses!
SOUNDS LIKE TROUBLE TO ME, Running Wild Press, May 12, 2026
PREORDER wherever you get books. It helps small presses!
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October 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
THIS BOOK IS AMAZING. (C'mon, can you even resist the title?) I read it before it was a book and it is stunning..and important..and immersive, too.
Always inspiring to see freedom! GIFT ARTICLE
"James Comer’s case helped end de facto life sentences for young offenders in New Jersey. He had been convicted of felony murder as a teenager, after his companion in a robbery shot a victim"
"James Comer’s case helped end de facto life sentences for young offenders in New Jersey. He had been convicted of felony murder as a teenager, after his companion in a robbery shot a victim"
After Facing Life in Prison, a Legal Trailblazer Steps Into Freedom
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Always inspiring to see freedom! GIFT ARTICLE
"James Comer’s case helped end de facto life sentences for young offenders in New Jersey. He had been convicted of felony murder as a teenager, after his companion in a robbery shot a victim"
"James Comer’s case helped end de facto life sentences for young offenders in New Jersey. He had been convicted of felony murder as a teenager, after his companion in a robbery shot a victim"