Columbus Day: Let's not forget the sins of Columbus Library of Congress by Don Glickstein / October 8, 2011
Politics The progressive case against Jim McDermott U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Seattle. by Don Glickstein / July 7, 2008
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 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 Sawant needs to do more than raise her fist Kshama Sawant responds to cheering supporters at her inauguration. by Don Glickstein / January 23, 2014
Politics Commentary: Unreal city planning is hurting a real Seattle neighborhood A man outside the entrance to the neighborhood QFC. by Don Glickstein / July 5, 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