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
Politics Seattle area's growth shows the power of the market, and planning Even as we look ahead, it's good to take stock of the forces that have shaped the city we know today. by Dick Morrill / November 9, 2014
Politics Inequality in greater Seattle: Tracking the possibly healthy differences among us Newly available data allows us to see a picture that runs counter to some of the national impressions. by Dick Morrill / March 27, 2014
Politics Voters have city leaders on notice: No business as usual Going forward, a breakdown of the 2013 election results carries lessons that city politicians can ignore only at great peril. by Dick Morrill / February 2, 2014
Politics Seattle Mayor Games: With ballots out, how do the war chests stack up? The ballots are arriving in mail boxes. See what the candidates have to spend in their efforts to reach you. by wendy-wahman / July 19, 2013
Politics Seattle Mayor Games, 2013: The Contenders A guide to the the city's mayoral hopefuls - at a glance. by wendy-wahman / June 20, 2013
