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 Meet Crosscut's Community Idea Lab winner By Berit Anderson by Berit Anderson / February 25, 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 How can we make K-12 education more student-focused, personalized and community-rooted? We're giving you an extension! We need your ideas no later than Jan 30th. by Berit Anderson / January 23, 2015
Politics Crosscut partners with MOHAI on next Community Idea Lab: Public school 2.0 We're told that our public K-12 system needs more support. What can we do to make things right? by Berit Anderson / December 16, 2014
Politics Infographic: Connection between gun deaths and gun laws How Washington state fares in terms of its laws and their impacts. by Berit Anderson / September 21, 2014
