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
Environment What time did you pick that Pink Lady, Farmer John? Finnriver Farm & Cidery co-owners, Keith & Crystie Kisler, with kids Coulter & River by Tiffany Ran / May 20, 2013
Culture Food Boom: Finally, a pairing for Woodinville's wine scene The prospective space for Josh Henderson's burger tavern. by Tiffany Ran / February 4, 2013
Culture Seattle chefs take DIY approach to butchery Butcher Russell Flint of Rainshadow Meats (front) and Bruce Aidells (back) lead a goat fabrication demonstration at the Chefs Collaborative National Summit by Tiffany Ran / October 9, 2012
Environment Suburbia vs. sustainability Downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. by Mary Newsom / August 12, 2012
Culture Force for new urbanism: global cuisine A rundown "suburban" corner of Charlotte updates Jane Jacobs' theories about how cities grow jobs and pull people together. by Mary Newsom / May 27, 2012
