Culture What she's wearing: easy, breezy crinkle skirt What to wear to an evening gathering that isn't super casual or particularly dressy is a common dilemma (especially in Seattle). We were hosting a late evening gathering (OK, a poker tournament) at... by Meredeth McMahon / July 15, 2008
Culture Gift shops aren't just for gifts anymore Brooch, hair pin, pendant, and scarf from the Wing Luke Asian Museum Marketplace. (Wing Luke Asian Museum) by Meredeth McMahon / July 8, 2008
Culture What she's wearing: the little black dress The little black dress you shouldn't not have. (Meredeth McMahon) by Meredeth McMahon / July 7, 2008
Culture 10 gifts for kids, under $15 From top: Tamagotchi, <i>The Night Before Christmas</i> (illustrated by the late Ted Rand of Mercer Island), and the Travel Watercolor Kit. by Meredeth McMahon / December 6, 2007
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