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 In Pasco, shock and anger linger over the fatal shooting of an unarmed man Hundreds turned out on Saturday to protest the shooting death of Antonio Zambrano-Montes by Pasco police. by Tom James / February 16, 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
Ups and downs for Seahawks fans The Hawks held a 10-point lead. Then it all went wrong. by Tom James / February 1, 2015
Politics After the trauma of war, kids find a safe haven Rita Zawaideh set out to preserve Middle East culture, and wound up protecting its people. by Tom James / November 24, 2014
Politics 2013's #3 Most-Read: 'Stand Your Ground' in Washington? Not under this bill Rep. Sherry Appleton by Tom James / December 29, 2013
Politics Council moves toward public financing of campaigns Kshama Sawant wants colleagues to take a public stand on Gaza. by Tom James / June 11, 2013
