Latest by Jill Richardson

Published on February 26, 2020 - Page 6
I’ve met two people whose relatives got struck by lightning. While I take proper safety precautions when I go camping, I’m not afraid of lightning....
Published on January 17, 2020 - Page 20
A Google search for “paying school lunch debt” reveals a long list of recent news stories about good Samaritans paying off the school lunch debt of...
Published on October 4, 2019 - Page 20
Does Trump understand democracy? I’m really asking. His approach to politics is combative — kill-or-be-killed. If you hit him, he will hit you back...
Published on June 28, 2019 - Page 8
As the Fourth of July rolls around, I think plenty of us are eager for barbecues and fireworks, but our feelings about our country are somewhat more...
Published on June 14, 2019 - Page 8
Some brave hetero activists are attempting to organize a “Straight Pride Parade” in Boston. Oh just kidding — did I say brave activists? I meant...
Published on May 11, 2019 - Page 9
A bill in Texas would allow professionals of all kinds — doctors, pharmacists, electricians — to deny services to LGBTQ customers on religious...
Published on February 23, 2019 - Page 8
As the sister of a brother lost to an opioid overdose, Trump’s claim that we need a border wall in order to keep drugs out is offensive to me on...
Published on February 9, 2019 - Page 8
A few weeks ago, some friends and I planned to meet up for drinks. One person was cagey about what time she was available to hang out that evening,...
Published on November 1, 2018 - Page 10
In the days leading up to the election, the news has been scary. “We” are under threat from all sides. “They” are threatening us. There’s an actual...
Published on October 21, 2018 - Page 11
Elizabeth Warren recently released DNA results as evidence she has a Native American ancestor. Trump, meanwhile, has been referring to Warren as “...