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
Culture Eden Foods causing big fuss among liberals Eden Foods is the only organic food company suing the Obama Administration over contraceptive provisions in the Affordable Care Act. by Anna Goren / September 9, 2014
Politics Boeing and its older workers: The brewing confrontation One Boeing union has complained about older workers ending up on the short end of layoffs. And more layoffs lie ahead. by Marissa Luck / August 11, 2014
Equity Case managing homeless youth Jordan Herrera takes advantage of Free Haircut Day at The Landing, a Friends of Youth shelter. by Marissa Luck / July 7, 2014
Politics Pot brownies aren’t for kids, Gov. Jay Inslee warns Brownies (the non-laced variety). by Marissa Luck / June 24, 2014
Culture Food for Thought: Why we're crazy for cupcakes but behind on hipster deli food David Sax's new book "The Tastemakers: Why We're Crazy for Cupcakes but Fed with Fondue" explores how food trends impact our daily lives. by Anna Goren / June 11, 2014
