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 Seattle-Gigabit partnership going dark? Mike McGinn, at an interview with Crosscut writers and editors by Matt A. Fikse / December 10, 2013
Politics Washington's political chess master Washington Attorney General - and chess master - Bob Ferguson by Matt A. Fikse / November 19, 2013
Politics A dictator's dream, Made in America We need a new way to think about terrorism by Matt A. Fikse / June 10, 2013
Politics Update: McGinn smashes press release record! Sacramento Kings, Yello Leaf cupcakes, Books for Bikes. Hizzoner wins most-press-releases-in-a-month award. by Matt A. Fikse / June 3, 2013
Politics Memo to mayoral candidates: Send more press releases! While Mike McGinn eagerly courts media attention in this pre-primary period, his seven challengers have been largely silent. What are they waiting for? by Matt A. Fikse / May 12, 2013
