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 Apologize for America? Hey, it can be useful Flip Side: Maybe we want to lord it over a small country, right? Go right ahead, but let's apologize, too. by Steve Clifford / October 20, 2012
Culture Flip Side: How would Jesus vote? Jesus cleansing the temple: out, you dastardly government bureaucrats! by Steve Clifford / September 24, 2012
Culture Ready. Set. You're fired! New York Daily News cover on Oct. 31 showing the massive drill that pierced a subway tunnel. by Steve Clifford / September 19, 2012
Culture Clifford jumps into the presidential race as an un-candidate Steve Clifford, proprietor of Flip Side by Steve Clifford / September 9, 2012
Culture Bain economics for dummies Stacks of money can be yours, without having to risk your own. by Steve Clifford / September 3, 2012