Jodie Allen, Former U.S. News Business Editor and Policy Analyst, Dies at 88
Jodie Allen, a distinguished journalist, editor, and policy analyst, passed away on September 15 at the age of 88. Allen had a notable career that spanned journalism, public policy research, and government service. She served as the Assistant Managing Editor for Business at U.S. News & World Report from 1999 to 2005, where she also contributed her 'Funny Money' column. Prior to her tenure at U.S. News, Allen held senior editorial positions at The Washington Post, including Deputy Editor and later Editor of Outlook, the newspaper's Sunday section. Her work at The Washington Post involved commissioning and shaping analytical pieces and essays, in addition to her own writing. Before her full-time transition into journalism, Allen dedicated two decades to public policy research with various public and private think tanks, such as the Urban Institute. Her research focused on developing early computer models and analyzing the impact of political and demographic trends on tax programs. Furthermore, Allen served i...