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
Culture Food's grow-your-own movement: Some work required Seattle scholar and writer Angelo Pellegrini put his words about growing your own food into action, helping to inspire the locavore food movement. by Ronald Holden / August 25, 2014
Politics Apartment airlift in Belltown Putting up apartment buildings? Easy as Legos by Ronald Holden / October 15, 2013
Politics Some security guards in Belltown will be armed A hot dog cart on First Avenue is part of the nighttime scene in Belltown by Ronald Holden / November 5, 2012
Politics Coming: Seattle's densest residential block The low building will be replaced by a 26-story tower, with Seattle Heights behind. by Ronald Holden / August 6, 2012
Politics No drought here: Palouse is an agricultural wonderland Wheats fields near Lewiston by Ronald Holden / July 24, 2012
