Politics Signature checking is WA's safeguard against election fraud Over the years, officials have identified just a handful of ballots that might have been fraudulently cast — out of several million votes tallied across the state. by Zachariah Bryan InvestigateWest / November 8, 2022
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 Tight budgets force cuts to King County Public Health Auburn protestors register their dismay at looming cuts to King County's public health services. by Zachariah Bryan / August 27, 2014
Politics Seattle Pacific University: An emerging community role SPU President Philip Eaton by Zachariah Bryan / May 30, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Tacoma's more cynical approach to the world's fair A Department of Energy warning sign at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation by Zachariah Bryan / April 20, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Legislature staggers out into light of day Many of the state's tax and trust challenges date back to the tax package for the construction of Safeco Field. by Zachariah Bryan / April 11, 2012
