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 Kshama Sawant’s anti-Israel campaign Kshama Sawant wants colleagues to take a public stand on rent control. by Alex Alben / August 10, 2014
New book captures late Northwest poet Robert Sund's words Robert Sund by Christian Martin / May 17, 2012
Culture Book captures soaring views of North Cascades in winter A Bellingham paramedic's off-hours obsession has resulted in a new book about a region that holds a world record for snowfall. by Christian Martin / December 6, 2011
Culture The legacy of two prophets, one black, one Jewish A portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Alex Alben / January 28, 2011
