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
Five new Seattle creative spaces to watch Seattle's real estate bust has birthed a new brand of interdisciplinary creative spaces where more traditional tenants once were. Writer Bond Huberman profiles five of the city's new art havens. by Bond Huberman / July 28, 2011
An 'Aladdin' that spoofs its own magic Adam Jacobs plays Aladdin at the 5th Ave. by Bond Huberman / July 26, 2011
Artists give old houses a uniquely interactive last stand An exciting temporary exhibit from local experimental group MadArt teaches us how artists experience living spaces differently. by Bond Huberman / July 20, 2011
Culture 'Below U.S.' explores Speedy Gonzalez and his identity crisis Experimenting with puppets and cartoon stereotypes, a new multimedia play confronts the challenges faced by people with hybrid ethnic identities. by Bond Huberman / June 2, 2011
Politics One year later, Deepwater Horizon still spreads trouble Antonia Juhasz, author of "Black Tide." by Bond Huberman / April 29, 2011