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 10 barriers to Obama's police body cam plan Taser's Axon Flex camera fastens to eye-ware and captures images (including of you!) in an officer's field of view. by Bill Schrier / December 8, 2014
Politics Why downtown would be safer as a surveillance state What doesn't kill us makes us safer ... so long as there are adequate checks and balances involved. by Bill Schrier / November 24, 2013
Politics A 10-point tech plan for Ed Murray's transition team Mayor Ed Murray introduces Dwight Dively and Martha Choe as his transition team co-chairs. by Bill Schrier / November 11, 2013
Politics Healthcare.gov: Why the Washington state site eclipsed D.C.'s What went wrong with the Feds' Affordable Care Act website and why the other Washington did so well. by Bill Schrier / October 23, 2013
