Donna Blankinship
@dgblankinship.bsky.social
#Civicsforadults on Substack. Formerly Cascade PBS, AP, Seattle Times. Dog mom. People mom. Seattle journalist.
I was a guest speaker at a national high school journalism convention in Seattle today. I wonder if they would have given me this cool sticker if they knew I told their students to make some good trouble. I also told them how to work around the administration sensors when necessary.
April 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I was a guest speaker at a national high school journalism convention in Seattle today. I wonder if they would have given me this cool sticker if they knew I told their students to make some good trouble. I also told them how to work around the administration sensors when necessary.
“Fun” facts about Inauguration Day, including the weather, the calendar and certain dark historical notes. #civicsforadults open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…
January 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“Fun” facts about Inauguration Day, including the weather, the calendar and certain dark historical notes. #civicsforadults open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…
Don’t be confused by the rhetoric. The data shows immigration and crime are not connected. #civicsforadults open.substack.com/pub/dgblanki...
January 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Don’t be confused by the rhetoric. The data shows immigration and crime are not connected. #civicsforadults open.substack.com/pub/dgblanki...
Civics for Adults: Why political candidates are allowed to lie and make promises they can’t keep and how you can avoid being duped. open.substack.com/pub/dgblanki...
January 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Civics for Adults: Why political candidates are allowed to lie and make promises they can’t keep and how you can avoid being duped. open.substack.com/pub/dgblanki...
Today is my last day at @crosscut @cascadepbs . I’m retiring from my news editor job after 5 years leading a scrappy and impactful Washington news and politics team. I’ll still be posting some but you should follow my org and @jcohenwrites @maiphoang photogenna @venicebuhain @jonesdaily
December 31, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Today is my last day at @crosscut @cascadepbs . I’m retiring from my news editor job after 5 years leading a scrappy and impactful Washington news and politics team. I’ll still be posting some but you should follow my org and @jcohenwrites @maiphoang photogenna @venicebuhain @jonesdaily
BREAKING: The two extra Bob Fergusons have withdrawn from the 2024 race for WA governor.
May 14, 2024 at 12:55 AM
BREAKING: The two extra Bob Fergusons have withdrawn from the 2024 race for WA governor.
What gives activist @davidhogg111, co-founder of March for Our Lives hope? “Young people have time,” he told @Gladwell at Cascade Ideas Festival. “No matter what the Supreme Court says we’re going to outlive them.” More on @CascadePBSNews soon.
May 5, 2024 at 12:12 AM
What gives activist @davidhogg111, co-founder of March for Our Lives hope? “Young people have time,” he told @Gladwell at Cascade Ideas Festival. “No matter what the Supreme Court says we’re going to outlive them.” More on @CascadePBSNews soon.
The Wall Street Journal’s senior political correspondent Molly Ball says most presidential elections are decided by how people feel about the economy but maybe not this one. Much more when @CascadePBSNews broadcasts, podcasts and writes about Cascade PBS Ideas Festival sessions.
May 4, 2024 at 9:48 PM
The Wall Street Journal’s senior political correspondent Molly Ball says most presidential elections are decided by how people feel about the economy but maybe not this one. Much more when @CascadePBSNews broadcasts, podcasts and writes about Cascade PBS Ideas Festival sessions.
CNN correspondent @nadaabashir says her experience as a journalist wearing a hijab has been largely positive. But she does hear questions about her objectivity. Bashir responds: “I just focus on my job.” Interesting session at Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Watch/listen on @CascadePBSNews @CascadePBS
May 4, 2024 at 9:05 PM
CNN correspondent @nadaabashir says her experience as a journalist wearing a hijab has been largely positive. But she does hear questions about her objectivity. Bashir responds: “I just focus on my job.” Interesting session at Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Watch/listen on @CascadePBSNews @CascadePBS
Seattle Deputy Mayor Greg Wong proclaims today Cascade PBS Day in honor of the grand opening of our new building. @CascadePBSNews board chair Barbara Bennett and CEO Rob Dunlop join him on stage.
March 14, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Seattle Deputy Mayor Greg Wong proclaims today Cascade PBS Day in honor of the grand opening of our new building. @CascadePBSNews board chair Barbara Bennett and CEO Rob Dunlop join him on stage.
Former Crosscut columnist and U.S. @RepJayapal speaks at the grand opening of the new @CascadePBS building. She spoke passionately about the importance of local journalism. “Here in Seattle we recognize the vital role of the free press.”
March 14, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Former Crosscut columnist and U.S. @RepJayapal speaks at the grand opening of the new @CascadePBS building. She spoke passionately about the importance of local journalism. “Here in Seattle we recognize the vital role of the free press.”
Voting with beer. Our family tradition. #vote2023
July 30, 2023 at 11:12 PM
Voting with beer. Our family tradition. #vote2023