Sociology Can Help The Climate Change – OpEd
The recent COP26 climate summit in Glasgow was the 26th attempt to get the nations of the world to fix
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Author: Jill Richardson
Jill Richardson is pursuing a PhD in sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Articles by Jill Richardson:
Do Any Republicans Still Support Democracy? – OpEd
Investigative accounts of the Trump administration, like the recent Washington Post feature on the January 6 insurrection, routinely write about three kinds of conservatives.
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Engaging With Extremism – OpEd
In my research, I repeatedly hear the same refrain: “If people knew what I knew, they would believe what I
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The Fraught Politics Of Wolf Hunts – OpEd
In late February, Wisconsin held a wolf hunt. Hunters shot over 200 wolves — 82 percent more than the quota allowed. The
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We Need Democracy, Not Billionaire Philanthropy – OpEd
Bill Gates has a new book about climate change. Now, I care deeply about climate change. So here’s a question:
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Why Education Won’t Stop Conspiracy Theories – OpEd
Conspiracy theories like QAnon are outlandish, dangerous, and often absurd. So why do people believe them? Some say it’s a
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Why Some Men Reject Environmentalism – OpEd
In the United States, the popular tide has been ever so slowly turning against fossil fuels. But some still reject
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Address The Stagnation That Paved The Way For Trump – OpEd
Donald Trump won’t be around forever. But the political crises his attacks on democracy have caused will outlive his one-term
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The Coming Battle Over Vaccines – OpEd
With the new COVID-19 vaccine available, Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans can begin to achieve herd immunity by next summer. Herd
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Failing Students Need Support, Not Blame – OpEd
As the semester ends, I fear many of my students will fail my class. Most will pass, thanks to their
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