‘Chain Migration’ Is a Nasty Canard
February 28, 2018 | Family reunification is the best immigrant support system there is — and it doesn't even increase overall migration.
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
Mass Shootings Shouldn’t Be the Only Time We Talk About Mental Illness
February 21, 2018 | That basically says it's OK to let millions of Americans suffer so long as they don't shoot anybody.
The Attorney General Thinks Aspirin Helps Severe Pain. He’s Wrong.
February 14, 2018 | Jeff Sessions, who opposes safe medical marijuana, says severe pain sufferers should "tough it out" instead.
Bad Bureaucracies Are Fraying the Social Safety Net
February 7, 2018 | When processes are confusing, benefits lousy, and offices understaffed or underfunded, everyone loses.
Colleges Are Screwing Both Teachers and Students
January 31, 2018 | Teachers need stable work and students need stable teachers. The adjunct system cheats them both.
Why Some Students Fail
January 24, 2018 | For students on the margins, there’s only so much of them to go around.
There Are No S—hole Countries
January 17, 2018 | Some countries have bad governments. Humans are the same everywhere you go.
Rethinking the ‘Goldwater Rule’
January 10, 2018 | Is it ever appropriate for mental health professionals to diagnose a politician from afar? Maybe.
A New Year’s Resolution: Time to Speak Up
December 27, 2017 | When men make me feel uncomfortable, I'm going to tell them. It's their job to listen.
Cat’s Pajamas and Other Signs of Holiday Endtimes
December 20, 2017 | A greener holiday season doesn't have to mean buying nothing. It does mean not buying PJs for your cat.
We Agree Assault Is Bad. Let’s Agree on How to Punish It.
December 13, 2017 | Kevin Spacey can't play the president on TV because he committed sexual assault. Our real president brags about assault and stays in office.
Our Social Structure is Rigged
December 6, 2017 | Laws and policies don't determine your entire life, but each one makes it either easier or harder to get ahead.
Washington’s War on Poor Grad Students
November 15, 2017 | Imagine having to pay thousands of dollars of taxes on virtually no income.
Gun Control Shouldn’t Be This Hard
November 8, 2017 | We can prevent gun deaths while protecting gun rights. It would be nice if gun enthusiasts would help.
The Pain Behind Opioid Abuse
November 1, 2017 | Addressing the opioid crisis means investing in addiction treatment, mental health, and alternative pain relievers like cannabis — not a wall.