Jacqueline Rabe Thomas
@jrabethomas.bsky.social
Now: Investigative reporter at Hearst CT Media.
Then: CT Mirror & WNPR.
Forever: education & housing reporter. Fan of long interviews, caffeine & tips.
https://www.ctinsider.com/author/jacqueline-rabe-thomas/
Then: CT Mirror & WNPR.
Forever: education & housing reporter. Fan of long interviews, caffeine & tips.
https://www.ctinsider.com/author/jacqueline-rabe-thomas/
The long wait for public records in CT ....
August 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The long wait for public records in CT ....
The number of affordable housing units that opened with the assistance of state aid hit a 13-year low in 2024.
Here's why: www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Here's why: www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
April 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The number of affordable housing units that opened with the assistance of state aid hit a 13-year low in 2024.
Here's why: www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Here's why: www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Next year, may we all be free
April 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Next year, may we all be free
March 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
“We disagree, continue to disagree… We stand by our position: any fines are unjust and inappropriate to be assessed on us"
March 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“We disagree, continue to disagree… We stand by our position: any fines are unjust and inappropriate to be assessed on us"
"The process is part of the punishment"
February 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"The process is part of the punishment"
All the rules someone must adhere to while they await trial, or if they take a plea deal that involves probation monitoring, are problematic.
"Under this system, it is defendants’ characters, not their crimes, that go on trial"
The #1 causes of incarceration in CT
"Under this system, it is defendants’ characters, not their crimes, that go on trial"
The #1 causes of incarceration in CT
February 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
All the rules someone must adhere to while they await trial, or if they take a plea deal that involves probation monitoring, are problematic.
"Under this system, it is defendants’ characters, not their crimes, that go on trial"
The #1 causes of incarceration in CT
"Under this system, it is defendants’ characters, not their crimes, that go on trial"
The #1 causes of incarceration in CT
Justice delayed
Defendants have to show up to court over and over, wait hours for their case to be called.
Years: that's how long cases take to be resolved.
Almost no cases go to trial.
Hundreds plead guilty each month just to leave prison.
"The process is part of the punishment"
Defendants have to show up to court over and over, wait hours for their case to be called.
Years: that's how long cases take to be resolved.
Almost no cases go to trial.
Hundreds plead guilty each month just to leave prison.
"The process is part of the punishment"
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Justice delayed
Defendants have to show up to court over and over, wait hours for their case to be called.
Years: that's how long cases take to be resolved.
Almost no cases go to trial.
Hundreds plead guilty each month just to leave prison.
"The process is part of the punishment"
Defendants have to show up to court over and over, wait hours for their case to be called.
Years: that's how long cases take to be resolved.
Almost no cases go to trial.
Hundreds plead guilty each month just to leave prison.
"The process is part of the punishment"
Email from prosecutor's office: We are ready to share our data
Attorney in governor's policy office forwards to her team: "Offline discussions only, please"
Attorney in governor's policy office forwards to her team: "Offline discussions only, please"
February 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Email from prosecutor's office: We are ready to share our data
Attorney in governor's policy office forwards to her team: "Offline discussions only, please"
Attorney in governor's policy office forwards to her team: "Offline discussions only, please"
People of color in CT are far more likely to be incarcerated or entangled in the criminal justice system than white people.
But are Black and Latino residents being treated more harshly when they are arrested for the same offenses?
The Lamont Administration won't release the data.
But are Black and Latino residents being treated more harshly when they are arrested for the same offenses?
The Lamont Administration won't release the data.
February 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
People of color in CT are far more likely to be incarcerated or entangled in the criminal justice system than white people.
But are Black and Latino residents being treated more harshly when they are arrested for the same offenses?
The Lamont Administration won't release the data.
But are Black and Latino residents being treated more harshly when they are arrested for the same offenses?
The Lamont Administration won't release the data.
Translation: don't leave a paper trail someone can FOI
January 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Translation: don't leave a paper trail someone can FOI
A member of the college system's governing reacts to gov's comment
December 20, 2024 at 1:51 AM
A member of the college system's governing reacts to gov's comment
"A quiet wave of deregulation seemed to be sweeping across the country, masquerading as a solution to child care staffing woes."
December 10, 2024 at 3:25 PM
"A quiet wave of deregulation seemed to be sweeping across the country, masquerading as a solution to child care staffing woes."
Heart. Full.
December 10, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Heart. Full.
Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes... #bengalsgonesimpsons
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes... #bengalsgonesimpsons
December 10, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes... #bengalsgonesimpsons
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes... #bengalsgonesimpsons
Midwest gal for life #ranchoneverything
December 2, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Midwest gal for life #ranchoneverything
Tell me you have a baby in the house without telling me. #charliebrowntree
November 26, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Tell me you have a baby in the house without telling me. #charliebrowntree