JEAN TROUNSTINE, Author at BINJ

Video: Our Interview With Andrea James, Independent Candidate For Massachusetts Governor

James opens up about her family’s deep ties to the commonwealth, and notes that she is running to be governor for reasons outside of the status quo

JEAN TROUNSTINE October 20, 2026

Beyond The Bachelor’s: First Massachusetts In-Prison Graduate Program Launches

Supported by a $500,000 Mellon grant, Emerson College’s new initiative at MCI-Norfolk aims to transform reentry outcomes and higher education in prison.

JEAN TROUNSTINE October 12, 2026

Should A Former Prosecutor Sit On The Massachusetts Parole Board?

After the Governor’s Council rejected her first pick, Gov. Maura Healey makes a second push for a former prosecutor, sparking fierce pushback from advocates

JEAN TROUNSTINE August 7, 2026

How A High-Stakes Showdown Ended In A Rare Governor’s Council ‘No’ Vote

Following the Memorial Drive shooting, the nomination tested a new council’s ability to bring more checks and balances to the Massachusetts Parole Board

JEAN TROUNSTINE June 9, 2026

Opinion: The Parole Board Needs Experts On Substance Use, Psychology, And Reentry

BINJ reporter Jean Trounstine’s testimony to the Governor’s Council opposing Parole Board candidate Vincent DeMore

JEAN TROUNSTINE April 27, 2026

Beacon Hill’s Blindest Spot: Can The Governor’s Council Reverse A Century Of Oversight?

A Massachusetts State House briefing sheds light on a crucial body that still operates in darkness, and points out the need for reform—on the ballot and elsewhere

JEAN TROUNSTINE April 14, 2026

Correcting The Record: Mass Parole Rates For Lifers Are Not Really Rising

State officials and news outlets recently reported that parole rates are on the rise, but data reveals that for Massachusetts lifers, the numbers are actually trending downward under new leadership—amidst mounting delays and stalled clemency petitions

JEAN TROUNSTINE February 17, 2026