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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.
Cities

The Case Against Banning Cars in Pike Place Market

Circulation and access are life blood to the Market's 500 small businesses and to ancillary services like the Health Clinic, Day Care, and Foodbank.
Sports

Opening Day: Confessions of a Baseball Novice

Baseball at its heart is a game of numbers and statistics. The game provides ample opportunity to compare one's knowledge and memory with other fans.
Business

Workers United: A Rebirth of Unions?

Gallup Polls show that 60 percent of Americans currently favor unions. That's certainly true in Washington state, which ranks third (after New York and Hawaii) for the percentage of unionized workers – 20.1 percent of state workers, twice nationwide numbers.
blog

Washington Strengthens Abortion Protection, Just as Idaho Weakens Such Laws

Inslee minced no words, proclaiming "if Idaho won't stand up for your rights, I will." The signing came just days after Idaho enacted legislation to allow lawsuits by "potential family members" to enforce an abortion ban after six weeks into pregnancy, a time when many are not aware of their condition. 
Books

Book Bans are on the rise. Why Now?

There's a not-so-subtle racism and sexism, not to mention homophobia, to book banning.
International

Women’s History Month Is Not the Same This Year, for Today We Are All Ukrainians

When I mentioned Women's History Month to a friend recently, he reacted with healthy skepticism. He said, "I have to ask what do these months actually do?" It was an apt question.
Histories

When a Country Believes its own Mythology (for Good and for Bad)

Since the nation's early days, politicians have embellished much of our history. They weave myths about the founding fathers who allegedly never made a mistake, loved mankind, and trusted the people.
blog

Remembering “The Commish”: The Remarkable Deborah Senn

Consumer advocate Ralph Nader once called Senn "the best insurance commissioner in the United States, hands down." She was also the most entertaining.
Cities

Crime is Up 24 Percent in Seattle. So What’s the Plan?

Why would a trained officer opt to come to Seattle with its often-hostile council majority when there are financial incentives elsewhere?
2022 Mayor's State of the City

Harrell: Leaning on Campaign Themes

While the new mayor could be accused of not delivering many specifics, his speech did offer glimpses into what may be ahead for the city.
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