Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
LeBron James: Daryl Morey ‘wasn’t educated’ on China
LeBron James finally weighed in Monday on China's NBA crackdown over an executive's tweet in support of pro-democracy protesters, saying that Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey "wasn't educated on the situation at hand." Published October 14, 2019
Pacific Gas & Electric blackouts put California environmental policies under microscope
California prides itself on being a global leader on climate change, but last week's unprecedented power outages have raised questions about how progressive environmental practices contributed to putting two million residents in the dark. Published October 14, 2019
CNN’s Zucker accused by staffer of ‘personal vendetta’ against Trump in Project Veritas sting
CNN Worldwide President Jeffrey Zucker has been accused of waging a vendetta against President Trump, and undercover footage released Monday by Project Veritas did nothing to dispel that view. Published October 14, 2019
Jane Fonda: ‘I’ve been a climate scientist for decades and decades’
Jane Fonda has worn many hats during her Hollywood career -- model, actress, activist -- but apparently she also considers herself a climate scientist. Published October 14, 2019
Ted Cruz: ‘Really sad’ to see NBA bend to China
The Texas Republican wears black in support of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters. Published October 13, 2019
Donald Trump blasts Warriors coach Steve Kerr for ‘weak and pathetic’ China response
President Trump took another jab at the NBA's Steve Kerr after the coach known for his outspoken liberal political views refused again to comment on the controversy over China roiling the league. Published October 12, 2019
Beto O’Rourke blasted for call to strip tax status of churches opposing gay marriage:
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke came under fire Friday for his proposal to revoke the tax-exempt status of churches and other institutions that oppose same-sex marriage, a plan denounced by one Republican as "bigoted nonsense." Published October 11, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ted Cruz press NBA on China dealing
Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, may not have much in common, but they do agree on this: They want the NBA to place its activities in China on hold. Published October 9, 2019
Donald Trump accuses NBA of ‘pandering’ as China flexes censorship muscles
The NBA is hardly the only U.S. business facing financial pressure to stay mum on China's human-rights abuses, but its predicament might have drawn more sympathy were it not for the league's history of social-justice activism. Published October 9, 2019
Oberlin to appeal $31.5 million jury award over protests against Gibson’s Bakery
Oberlin College announced that it will appeal the $31.5 million jury award to Gibson's Bakery over student protests targeting the business, arguing that the verdict sets a "troubling free speech precedent." Published October 9, 2019
Tofurky sues over ‘truth in labeling’ fake meat makers law
ACLU attorneys were in federal court Monday on behalf of Tofurky seeking to block the Arkansas law, which prohibits fake beef, poultry, pork and rice makers from adopting labels with terms associated with the real stuff. Published October 7, 2019
Conservatives launch ad campaign against Pelosi drug-pricing plan, ‘socialized medicine’
A high-powered conservative coalition released a seven-figure ad buy Monday targeting a push by House Democrats to lower drug prices, saying the bill would set price controls, hobble medical research and increase taxes. Published October 7, 2019
Jim Himes, Democrats say additional whistleblowers prove impeachment momentum
A surge of reports Sunday about more whistleblowers stoked the Democratic Party's impeachment momentum, even as Democrats sought to stave off rising Republican calls for a formal House vote and tried to deflect attention from former Vice President Joseph R. Biden. Published October 6, 2019
Lindsey Graham says Trump whistleblowers will testify in public if House votes to impeach
Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham said Sunday that anonymous whistleblowers would be front and center for Senate hearings if House Democrats pursue articles of impeachment against President Trump. Published October 6, 2019
Chuck Todd accuses Ron Johnson of ‘Fox News conspiracy propaganda’ on Ukraine
NBC anchor Chuck Todd on Sunday accused Sen. Ron Johnson of engaging in "Fox News conspiracy propaganda" after the Wisconsin Republican blasted efforts to sabotage President Trump and raised questions about Ukraine's role in 2016 election interference. Published October 6, 2019
Donald Trump call for China to probe Joe Biden, son not ‘serious,’ Republicans say
Republicans pushed back Sunday against the uproar over President Trump's comment about China investigating the Bidens, saying the president wasn't making a serious request but was rather needling the media. Published October 6, 2019
Amy Klobuchar says she wouldn’t let her vice president’s child sit on foreign board
Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday she would not allow the child of her hypothetical vice president to sit on a foreign board, as former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's son did. Published October 6, 2019
Mark Zaid: Second whistleblower emerges in Trump impeachment inquiry
President Trump took aim at reports that a second whistleblower has emerged, accusing his foes of "going to the bench" after the first complaint filed about his conversation with the Ukraine president. Published October 6, 2019
Antifa calls for ‘America is Canceled’ protest to ‘disrupt’ Trump’s Minneapolis rally
Antifa activists Thursday announced a massive anti-Trump protest entitled "America is Canceled" at the president's scheduled speech next week in Minneapolis. Published October 4, 2019
Michael Bennet fails to qualify for debate, vows to stay in 2020 presidential race
Michael Bennet vowed this week to stay in the race at least through the Feb. 11 New Hampshire primary. His strategy: Convince voters that his more moderate platform makes him the best candidate to defeat President Trump in 2020. Published October 3, 2019
