Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 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
Equity Making progress to protect children Guest Opinion: Examining the data behind KOMO's report on child fatalities in Washington state. by Benjamin de Haan / December 12, 2013
Equity Making progress to protect children Guest Opinion: Examining the data behind KOMO's report on child fatalities in Washington state. by Benjamin de Haan / December 12, 2013
Equity Making progress to protect children Guest Opinion: Examining the data behind KOMO's report on child fatalities in Washington state. by Benjamin de Haan / December 12, 2013
Equity Making progress to protect children Guest Opinion: Examining the data behind KOMO's report on child fatalities in Washington state. by Benjamin de Haan / December 12, 2013