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
Director Rosa Joshi is mad for Shakespeare Director Rosa Joshi at "Richard II" rehearsals. by Thomas May / January 23, 2014
Culture Warming up to Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Winter Festival From left to right, Seattle Chamber Music Society members James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Richard O’Neill, and Robert deMaine by Thomas May / January 22, 2014
Prostitutes in Amsterdam, meth in Appalachia Libby Barnard and Tim Gouran in "25 Saints" by Thomas May / October 31, 2013
"The Walworth Farce": Perplexing, twisted perfection Darragh Kennan in 'The Walworth Farce.' by Thomas May / October 17, 2013