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.

Bye Bye Harvey Weinstein: Hopefully for the Last Time!

That the jury voted to connect with only one accuser shows how difficult it is to hold sexual abusers accountable -- and how much bravery it takes for victims to go public.

The World’s Greatest Invention

Even a casual reader will come away from The Greatest Invention with a whole new appreciation for the miracle of written language.

Seattle? Fashion Capital?

Because Seattle is steeped in anti-fashion, the city’s contrarian attitude has become trendy.

Weeping Willows: Lummi Island’s Famous Restaurant Closes

Smothered in superlatives, the restaurant drew gastro-tourists from all over.

Women Lawyers Defying Trump

Dahlia Lithwick's new book, "Lady Justice," should be on the bookshelf of any aspiring attorney, female or male.

Crows Commuting: Graphic Art @Seattle Center

Artist Megan Kelso says installation at Seattle Center is special to her because the Center has always been “my muse, magic around the edges.”

A “Feel-Bad” Budget for Seattle?

The November revenue forecast showed that councilmembers must contend with a giant shortfall – some $145 million -- between estimated income and urgent city needs.

What Mattered Most: Youth Vote and Abortion

Already I am hearing from friends that they are sleeping more peacefully, able to believe in a reasoned future.

The “Wicked Problem”: An Accounting of Seattle’s Long Battle with Homelessness

Written from her perspective of 30 years working with homeless youth and adults, Ensign unearths long overlooked stories of lives, history, and law touching homelessness.

Do Seattle’s Popular Democracy Vouchers Have a Fatal Flaw?

Andrew Grant Houston’s long-shot campaign collected $342,058, and paid Prism West $149,526 for its voucher-harvesting services. Strangely that didn’t translate into many votes.

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