Politics Strike tests superintendent's reputation as a peacemaker Teachers picket during the strike's first day. by Joe Copeland / September 9, 2015
Atomic bomb survivors: A quest for peace Kiyoko and Hiroteru Imori in their Yokohama apartment in 2009. by Joe Copeland / August 6, 2015
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 Smartypants guide to Civic Cocktail: Ed Murray Ed Murray fast-tracked a progressive agenda. by Joe Copeland / February 25, 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
Meet Crosscut's Courage Award Winner in Public Service Sienna Colburn by Joe Copeland / October 23, 2014
Politics Oh, what a night: Seattle parks measure looks like a winner. Tim Sheldon may survive primary. Pam Roach staring at big challenge ahead. It's that time again: Washington goes to the polls. by Joe Copeland / August 5, 2014