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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.
Journalism

Actual Malice: A Threat to Freedom of the Press

The Brennan court adopted the “actual malice” standard: to prove libel a public figure must show that a statement was known to be false or was printed with reckless disregard. A vivid example of attempting to show actual malice is on display in the Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News.
blog

Joe Martin, Hero to Seattle Homeless

Asked why today there are thousands of homeless in Seattle, Joe Martin partly blames the city’s years of tearing down SROs, the old single-occupancy hotels.
Journalism

Letters to the Editor are Fading Away

Despite all their value as community expression, letters to the editor have become an endangered species.
blog

State of the City: Mayor Harrell’s “Five Pillars”

Harrell talked of turning excess office space into housing, “affordable for everyone,” a range of possibilities such as “a linear arts/entertainment district,” bringing lighting and Pike Place Market vendors downtown and promoting restaurants and businesses in the stadium area.
Cities

Look, People — We Can Fix Downtown

One way of remaking downtown might be to return to what once worked: closing the Pine Street block to cars between Westlake Park and Westlake Center.
Politics

Running for Office? Thirteen Survival Tips

I thought I’d give you an idea of what it means to run for an elective position in Seattle.
Books

Not to Miss: 111 Places in Seattle

Whether you are just visiting or a life-long native, this book will help you picture Seattle in an entirely different light.
Books

‘Spare’ Despair: Whinges of a Second Son

If Harry suffered these indignities, he is profiting now, telling his side of the story in media-pushed accounts. He received a $20-million advance for his book which is the fastest selling nonfiction book ever.
Cities

Why Seattle is on the Comeback

Seattle is used to rebounds, and there are leading indicators of a coming boom.
Politics

After-Action Report: Abortion was No. 1 Issue in November Midterms

The many pollsters and consultants who insisted inflation was the number one  issue and that crime in the streets was a close second deserve to be fired.
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