Culture The healing spaces of Creative Justice This community arts organization gets young people involved with social-justice themed art — and out of the juvenile and criminal justice systems. by Sheila Cain / September 3, 2018
Equity Once undocumented, he now gives entrepreneurs a chance at success Beto Yarce got his start selling jewelry at the Fremont Market. Now he helps low-income people start their own businesses. by Sheila Cain / August 27, 2018
Politics How one friendship changed the way Washington treats addiction Health care professionals said her best friend would die. Lauren Davis wasn’t buying it. A remarkable story ensued. by Sheila Cain / August 20, 2018
Politics Meet the winners of the 2018 Courage Awards Each year, Crosscut honors a handful of locals who have shown extraordinary grit and leadership. by Sheila Cain / August 13, 2018
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: Moeties, closed-door caucus meetings and our open government ideal Legislative caucuses are off limits to the press and public, including anthropologists. by David Price / March 19, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: What if lawmakers were more like the people they serve? State Sen. Andy Hill, a prototypical Washington legislator: white, male, well-educated and well to do. Not that there's anything wrong with that. by David Price / February 26, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: Legislating virtual worlds Laws about taxing or not taxing online sales are an example of a cultural invention that dictates the way we view and behave in the "real" world. by David Price / February 22, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: The power of language and the "fear grimace" Facial expressions and posture send signals about relationships and power dynamics. by David Price / February 12, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: An anthropologist in the state capital An anthropologist in the capital, studying state lawmakers in their natural habitat. by David Price / February 11, 2015