Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs order opposing Biden administration’s ‘radical’ Title IX rule
The Biden administration's rule adding "gender identity" to Title IX has been temporarily blocked in 26 states, but Idaho Gov. Brad Little isn't taking any chances. Published August 29, 2024
Vermont urges public to replace ‘son,’ ‘daughter’ with gender-neutral ‘child,’ ‘kid’
People need to stop referring to children as "sons" or "daughters" and instead adopt gender-inclusive language, as far as the state of Vermont is concerned. Published August 28, 2024
Republican AGs warn Brown University against divesting from Israel as vote looms
Most states have laws barring them from doing business with entities that discriminate against Israel, which could be a problem for Brown University. Published August 28, 2024
Tough week for pro-lifers as activists convicted, pregnancy center attacked after DNC
It was a rough week for pro-life advocates, and that was before another pregnancy resource center was vandalized. Published August 27, 2024
Kirk Cameron’s See You at the Library draws packed crowds despite Guinness snub
Guinness World Records was a no-show, but Kirk Cameron is confident that this year's See You at the Library event set a milestone for children's story hours. Published August 26, 2024
Pro-life pregnancy centers win temporary injunction against Letitia James attacks
A federal judge has blocked New York Attorney General Letitia James from taking legal action against pro-life pregnancy centers that promote the use of progesterone to reverse the abortion pill process, citing the threat to their free speech rights. Published August 22, 2024
Planned Parenthood bus outside DNC sees eight abortion patients, does nine vasectomies
The Planned Parenthood mobile clinic stationed near the Democratic National Convention provided abortion pills to eight patients and performed nine vasectomies during its highly publicized two-day stint in Chicago. Published August 22, 2024
Florida Supreme Court allows financial statement on abortion ballot measure in win for pro-lifers
The proposed Florida abortion amendment will include a somber warning about its financial impact, including the possibility that taxpayers may wind up paying for the procedures if the measure passes. Published August 21, 2024
House committee subpoenas multiple Columbia officials for documents in antisemitism probe
A House committee announced it has issued subpoenas to six Columbia University officials, accusing them of slow-walking the congressional investigation into rising antisemitic activity at the Ivy League institution. Published August 21, 2024
University of California vows to enforce bans on protest encampments, masks as fall term nears
University of California President Michael Drake said the 10-campus system will consistently enforce bans on activist encampments, barriers and masking, moving to head off protest mayhem before the 2024-25 academic year. Published August 19, 2024
British pro-lifer wins nearly $17,000 after arrest for praying outside abortion clinic
A British pro-life advocate arrested twice for praying silently outside a closed abortion clinic has reached a financial settlement amid concerns about a nationwide crackdown on such activity under the newly installed Labour Party government. Published August 19, 2024
Texas, Heritage Foundation sue to stop Biden administration’s ‘transgender mandate’ in workplace
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to block the Biden administration's transgender directive, a newly enacted policy requiring employers to use the opposite-sex pronouns of male-born workers who identify as female and allow them access to women's restrooms and locker rooms. Published August 15, 2024
Hu/hu? Harris for President campaign presses job applicants to pick zir pronouns
The Kamala Harris presidential campaign wants job applicants to designate their pronouns -- and there are plenty of options. Published August 15, 2024
Columbia president resigns after year roiled by anti-Israel mayhem
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced her resignation Wednesday following a turbulent inaugural year, her brief tenure marred by widespread criticism over her handling of the anti-Israel protests that rocked the Manhattan campus. Published August 14, 2024
Colorado Capitol rolls back ban on political swag after kicking out pro-lifer over sweatshirt
Visitors to the Colorado State Capitol will no longer be monitored by the political fashion police. Published August 14, 2024
Los Angeles DA George Gascon sued for punishing prosecutor for ‘misgendering’ sex offender
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon is seeking reelection in November even as he faces a full-blown revolt by his prosecutorial staff. Published August 14, 2024
Federal judge orders UCLA to end ‘abhorrent’ discrimination against Jewish students
A federal judge ordered the University of California, Los Angeles to stop providing programs and activities to all students when Jewish students are prevented from accessing them, as they were earlier this year by pro-Palestinian protests. Published August 13, 2024
Calls to bring back sex-screening surge after gender-disputed Olympic boxers win women’s gold
The International Olympic Committee has not sex-tested female athletes since 1996, but the two gender-disputed boxers who won gold at the 2024 Paris Games have some women demanding a return of the cheek swab. Published August 13, 2024
Colorado law forcing schools to use students’ transgender names faces court challenge
The parents of a Colorado girl are suing state and local authorities after her school helped her undergo a social gender transition, including using an opposite-sex name and connecting her with a transgender therapist without her family's knowledge. Published August 13, 2024
Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting becomes second sex-disputed boxer to win Olympic gold in women’s boxing
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting won the Olympic women's boxing championship Saturday in the featherweight class, becoming the second of two fighters whose biological sex has been called into question to capture gold medals in Paris. Published August 10, 2024
