Take It From Me: Addiction Doesn’t Start at the Border
February 20, 2019 | For decades the U.S. has tried to stop drug traffic and made the problem worse. We should treat the root causes of addiction instead.
About Jill Richardson
OtherWords columnist Jill Richardson writes about food, agriculture, the environment, health, tolerance, and well-being. Currently pursuing a PhD in Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Madison, she’s the author of Recipe for America: Why Our Food System is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It.
Articles by Jill Richardson
Now It’s Completely Normal for Women to Run for President
February 13, 2019 | Gender isn’t a qualification for serving as president, of course. It’s just that for nearly two-and-a-half centuries, it has been.
People Who Seek Mental Health Treatment Should Be Applauded
February 6, 2019 | If you’re getting help, be proud of yourself. If someone you love is, support them.
Another Billionaire Presidential Candidate Who Doesn’t Get It
January 30, 2019 | It’s human nature to be clueless about those with less privilege than you — which for billionaires includes nearly everyone.
The Transgender Ban Is About Bigotry and Distraction
January 23, 2019 | Trump's attacking service members to provoke the left, throw red meat to his base, and distract the rest from things like the shutdown.
Hollywood’s Fat Shaming Is Getting Old
January 16, 2019 | In real life, people of all shapes, sizes, and colors are the romantic leads in their own lives.
Is Anyone Really Offended by That F Word?
January 9, 2019 | Republicans stood by a president who bragged about assaulting women. Now they have thoughts about propriety.
New Year’s Affirmations
December 26, 2018 | In the past, I made lists of what I wanted to do differently. This year, I’m cataloging everything that’s going right.
You Don’t Have to Do Holiday Stuff You Hate
December 18, 2018 | If you don't get along with your family, you don't have to see them. If you do love spending time with them, everything else is optional.
A War on Science, Morals, and Law
December 12, 2018 | Many "scientific" questions are more accurately considered moral questions. The Trump administration's approach to the environment fails on both counts.
Republicans Don’t Want Your Vote to Count
December 5, 2018 | They’re trying to overturn the will of voters in Wisconsin, Michigan, and maybe a state near you.
California Is on Fire. Trump’s Solution: Rakes?
November 20, 2018 | America's largest state is suffering one of its worst climate catastrophes to date, but the president refuses to see the obvious.
Why Holiday-Season Arguments with Relatives Are So Frustrating
November 14, 2018 | Most of us think if everyone just knew the facts, they'd agree with us. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way.
Getting Past Gingrich
November 7, 2018 | I'm ready for a Congress that doesn't prioritize hate speech and obstructionism over good governance.
The White House Desperately Wants This Election to Be ‘Us’ vs. ‘Them’
October 31, 2018 | As the midterms approach, the administration is ratcheting up its attacks on anyone who isn't a straight, white, native-born Christian.