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 Where are Washington's K-12 dollars? Just ask Microsoft shareholders A classroom in the Laotian school in Ban Na Muang. by Jeff Reifman / August 21, 2014
Politics Paul Schell's sudden death leaves Whidbey heartbroken Paul Schell, as mayor in 1999 by Sue Frause / July 30, 2014
Five ways your medical insurance defines deductible The state health benefit exchange gives Washingtonians a catalog of options for healthcare. What you should know before you buy. by Jeff Reifman / July 20, 2014
Tech Affordable Seattle broadband? What Would Macklemore Do? Guest Opinion: Getting money out of politics isn't hopeless. How it could bring us better Internet. by Jeff Reifman / June 3, 2014