Politics County's proposed Best Starts for Kids levy, explained King County Executive Dow Constantine meets with a preschooler, during a fact-finding tour of Boston and New Jersey cities regarding universal preschool models. by Judy Lightfoot / August 18, 2015
Politics Getting ready for the Big One Earthquake damage to the Cadillac Hotel, Pioneer Square, Seattle, 2001 by Judy Lightfoot / July 15, 2015
Equity Can science save abused, neglected kids – and money, too? New approaches in Washington State are helping kids like this former King County truant who is now aspiring to a career in engineering. by Judy Lightfoot / June 30, 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 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 Should Washington create special family courts? An expert panel argues for specialized family courts in Washington. by Judy Lightfoot / December 12, 2013
Politics Federal prison rape law challenges state to do better The federal Prison Rape Elimination Act standards are aimed at eradicating a national disgrace. Are they being met here at home? by Judy Lightfoot / October 16, 2012
