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 School Board's District IV: On the campaign trail with the two Sues School board candidate Sue Peters likes "facts." by Alison Krupnick / October 24, 2013
Politics Teachers okay new contract Teachers vote yes to new contract by Alison Krupnick / September 3, 2013
Politics Tentative contract agreement for Seattle teachers Reps from the Seattle Education Association and Seattle Public Schools have agreed on a new contract. Full union votes Tuesday. by Alison Krupnick / September 1, 2013
Politics Seattle teachers reject contract, consider strike Will Seattle teachers have a contract on the first day of school? by Alison Krupnick / August 26, 2013
Politics Stalled: Schools and teachers reach a stalemate Garfield High hallways may remain empty if Seattle Public Schools can't nail a new contract with teachers. by Alison Krupnick / August 25, 2013
