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 Death on the Nile An angry crowd shouts in Cairo's Tahrir Square. by Jim Compton / November 23, 2011
Politics Everett archivist hands over the keys to legendary NW folk library Bob Nelson by Benjamin Lukoff / November 14, 2011
Politics My hopes and fears for Egypt Crowds protest against the Mubarak regime in Egypt. by Jim Compton / April 18, 2011
Politics Niehaus Way South: a nice tribute, or half of one anyway The new 'designation' for one stretch of First Avenue South will honor the late Mariner broadcaster without fully renaming the street. Here's why that's a good thing. by Benjamin Lukoff / April 4, 2011
Culture The Bedouin key to understanding Qaddafi Qaddafi, thumbing through his 'Green Book' by Jim Compton / April 3, 2011