Put Empathy Back in the White House
November 12, 2020 | I used to think policy was all that mattered in a leader. But after four years of Trump, my feelings have changed.
Articles by Jill Richardson
Voter Suppression in a Pandemic Election
October 14, 2020 | Voting is more difficult than it should be in the best of times. In the pandemic, many states are adding barriers, not removing them.
The Surprising History of Marriage in the U.S.
October 7, 2020 | Right-wing judges want to delegitimize same-sex marriage, but these unions date back to the colonial era.
The Great Irony of Trump’s Taxes
September 30, 2020 | The president had just released an executive order calling America a “meritocracy” when records of his own tax avoidance came out.
When Men Legally Controlled Women
September 23, 2020 | 100 years after the 19th Amendment, we have so much to lose. But if we fight, how much more can we accomplish?
I’m Still Mad about COVID-19. We All Should Be.
September 16, 2020 | We needed a real pandemic response. Instead, we got lies, snake oil cures, and speculation on bleach injections.
Gender Reveal Parties Are Starting Wildfires. That’s Half the Problem.
September 9, 2020 | Teach your kids healthy attitudes about gender. And try not to burn down a forest.
Where Have I Heard These Trump Lines Before?
August 26, 2020 | Trump’s recent rhetoric sounds a lot like the Klan’s 100 years ago.