Jean Godden

Jean Godden wrote columns first for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and late for the Seattle Times. In 2002, she quit to run for City Council where she served for 12 years. Since then she published a book of city stories titled “Citizen Jean.” She is now co-host of The Bridge aired on community station KMGP at 101.1 FM. You can email tips and comments to Jean at jgodden@blarg.net.

What will it take to be Madam President?

Arguably the most crucial test, a third one, is “electability.” Men have it easier than women owing to the old boy culture.

Goodbye to the Old Year, Hello to a Bumpy 2026

What Mayor Harrell accomplished, and the ambitious agenda of two new change agents at City Hall and the County.

Savvy Moderates Join Mayor Wilson Team

Mayor-elect Wilson seems to understand the necessity of assembling a crew that includes savvy, experienced moderates.          

Changing of the Blethens: Next Generation takes over the Seattle Times

After stepping down on January 1, Frank Blethen will continue as board chair while the Times chief financial officer, Alan Fisco, will become CEO and work closely with the new publisher, Ryan Blethen, Frank's son and the fifth generation of Blethens to lead the daily.

Open Letter to Mayor Katie Wilson: ‘The Courage to Continue’

Besides patience and transparency, the other indispensable quality for success is stamina. Being mayor is a 24-an-hour-a-day job.

Nancy Pelosi Understood What Mattered

After four decades, now is the right time for Pelosi to retire. Her leadership example will remain with us while she leaves the scene.

Seattle Mayor: Bruce Harrell’s Charmed Life

The contested local races could almost be calibrated by their distance from Trump’s objectionable policies.

New Book: Sex, Lies, and Politics at Murdoch’s ‘New York Post’

Newsrooms depicted in serious films about journalism like All the President’s Men portray reporters and editors as earnest men and women arguing about getting the facts straight. The Post was more like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Blame the Immigrants… for America’s Success

Other countries are now welcoming talented asylum seekers unwelcome in America. This outcome is the height of foolhardiness in a country that has achieved so much from having been the “golden door” for generations of wayfarers.

Trump’s War on Diversity Skips… Food

Luckily the nation’s cuisine hasn’t been remotely touched by Trump. A current New York Times heralded the nation’s 50 best dining spots. None show any MAGA influence.

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