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 C.R. Douglas and KCTS reach for the intelligent viewer C.R. Douglas: cerebral peppiness. by Feliks Banel / April 16, 2012
Culture Finding strength to forgive the unforgivable The burial site for the two Powell sons. by Feliks Banel / March 20, 2012
Politics Milwaukee owes us one The Seattle Pilots played their single Major League season at Sicks Stadium in Rainier Valley. by Feliks Banel / March 12, 2012
Politics State of the Union: Beyond mad as hell and wanting straight talk President Obama delivers the 2010 State of the Union address. by Feliks Banel / January 24, 2012
Politics For the history books: Slade Gorton and the 9/11 Commission The report: contested recommendations, solid history. by Feliks Banel / September 8, 2011
