Soon You Can’t Use Food Stamps at Farmers Markets — But That’s Not Half of It
July 18, 2018 | The diets of food stamp recipients lie at the intersection of two issues: our food system and economic inequality.
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
Pride on the Inside
July 11, 2018 | Pride parades aren't just for those who are already out, but for others who aren't — perhaps not even to ourselves.
Knowing When to Turn Off the News
July 3, 2018 | Ignoring bad news won't make it go away. But when bad news hurts your ability to act, take a break.
Family Separation: One Fire Out, Several Others Started
June 27, 2018 | If setting fires that need urgent putting out is a conscious tactic to distract attention from all the other bad things the administration wants to do, it's working.
Immigrant Kids Are Suffering Trauma That Will Last Years
June 20, 2018 | I know firsthand how childhood trauma follows you your whole life. What's happening to kids on the border is even worse.
Corruption Is Bad, But Sabotage Is Worse
June 13, 2018 | Both are bad, but Scott Pruitt's abuse of our environment is far more dangerous than his abuse of taxpayer money.
‘Pro-Family’ Homophobia Rips Families Apart
June 6, 2018 | Anti-queer bias turns parents against kids. It has to stop.
Unlearning Racial Bias Takes Time, But It’s Worth It
May 30, 2018 | Starbucks closed its stores for one day to talk about race. Real learning takes years.
Our Immigration Debate Needs a Lot More Humanity
May 23, 2018 | We should be able to debate immigration policy without calling people "animals" or disparaging the poor.
The Lesson I Learned Growing Up Jewish
May 16, 2018 | I was told again and again to stand up when someone's being mistreated. So I realized I had to stand up for Palestinians.
With Help, Things Can Get Better
May 9, 2018 | Trying to function with mental illness can be as bad as working through the flu. More people need access to treatment.
Want to Attract Women? Try Not Hating Us.
May 2, 2018 | The Toronto attack sheds light on a hateful and disgusting view of women.
‘The Art of the Deal’ Was a Lie
April 25, 2018 | The president, his ghostwriter says, isn't the dealmaker he says he is. And his record bears that out.
Another Counterproductive Assault on Food Stamps
April 18, 2018 | House Republicans are pushing ahead with another mean-spirited plan to worsen hunger and cut jobs.
It’s Up to Grown-ups to Stop Bullying, Not Kids
April 11, 2018 | I hold the adults who did nothing far more responsible than the seven- and eight-year-olds who bullied me.