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.
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
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.
Trump’s Gender ‘Science’ Is Reductive, Mean, and Wrong
October 22, 2018 | The White House says its move to erase the civil rights of 1.4 million transgender Americans is "grounded in science." No it bloody well isn't.
Elizabeth Warren Wades into Sensitive Territory on Identity
October 17, 2018 | Trump's "Pocahontas" slur is obviously racist. But Warren's approach to claiming Native identity bothers some Native Americans, too.
Voting Matters, But Staying Engaged Matters More
October 10, 2018 | Real change means staying active long after Election Day.