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.
Politics

Meet Stephen Miller, Trump’s Brain

Credit Miller with Trump’s draconian family-separation policies. He has pushed for bans on Chinese student visas and encouraged Trump gradually to end birthright citizenship.
Politics

Trump’s War on Women is Spreading

Trump is beginning to use his seemingly unrestrained power to penalize women who don’t offer him adequate praise and allegiance.
Journalism

The Bottom Line: Headlines that Sell

One of my all-time favorite heds is “Humungus Fungus Debate Amongus” which appeared May 31, 1992 reporting on a mushrooming controversy.
Books

A Homeric Journey: A New Novel by David Horsey

When it comes to the staying power of a powerful story, Horsey’s novel outshines and may outlast his award-winning cartoons.
Politics

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.
Politics

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.
blog

Savvy Moderates Join Mayor Wilson Team

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

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.
Politics

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.
blog

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.
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