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 Rational budgeting: Inslee should return state to recent, Democratic model Gov. Jay Inslee by JasonMercier / March 26, 2013
Politics What Oregon can teach us about mail-in voting Both Washington and Oregon vote by mail, but Washington may wait weeks to see their final election results, where Oregon will have unofficial results on election night. by JasonMercier / November 1, 2012
Politics Gregoire and unions: bargaining takes on political stakes Washington State Governor, Christine Gregoire by JasonMercier / September 5, 2012
Politics Washington needs a more powerful governor Washington state ballot (2010). by JasonMercier / August 7, 2012
Politics As it waits for High Court decision, state receives good budget news Stacks of money can be yours, without having to risk your own. by JasonMercier / June 27, 2012
