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
Culture The classic ferries that got away One of the old ferries: down again. by Scott St. Clair / September 10, 2009
Politics Election 09: The revolt of the independents A new message is coming from the town hall party by Scott St. Clair / November 5, 2009
Politics 2008: Year of Hope, Year of Fear. Essay 11 Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire. (State of Washington) by Scott St. Clair / January 2, 2009
Politics We need new ferries. So why don't we get them? While Puget Sound ferries are jammed, the state makes it hard to afford new ones. (Chuck Taylor) by Scott St. Clair / December 14, 2008
Equity Seniority-based layoffs at Seattle Schools may be crumbling Olga Addae, SEA president, at the rally by Scott St. Clair / June 9, 2009
Politics The case for Sarah Palin The Alaska governor is dead center in the mainstream of middle class American life, argues a conservative Crosscut contributor. by Scott St. Clair / September 2, 2008