Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
House leadership pulls Elizabeth Warren-backed tribal casino bill after Donald Trump slams it
President Trump left no doubt Wednesday as to where he stands on a measure championed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren that would clear the way for a massive Massachusetts tribal casino: He's against it. Published May 8, 2019
Denver voters trounce initiative to allow homeless to live in public places
Denver residents resoundingly defeated a measure Tuesday that would have permitted homeless people to camp out in city parks, along sidewalks, and in other public places. Published May 8, 2019
Jason Hill Israel support ignites DePaul free-speech uproar
Since arriving from Jamaica with $120 in his pocket, DePaul University professor Jason D. Hill in many ways has embodied the American dream, until he received a rude awakening over his unabashed admiration for Israel. Published May 7, 2019
Abortion bills opposed by black, Hispanic Democrats
In a legislative session that saw abortion rise to the forefront, black and Hispanic legislators were notable in their willingness to cross party lines, exposing a racial schism on a key Democratic issue and frustrating efforts to unite the party behind the push to "codify Roe." Published May 6, 2019
Michael Bennet: Even Donald Trump ‘couldn’t screw up’ Obama economy
Sen. Michael Bennet became Sunday the latest Democrat refusing to credit President Trump for the economic boom, insisting that even he "couldn't screw up the momentum" from the Obama administration. Published May 5, 2019
Mark Morgan named ICE chief
President Trump on Sunday named Mark Morgan as the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, calling him a "true believer and American Patriot." Published May 5, 2019
Bernie Sanders rejects Joe Biden ‘most progressive’ 2020 Democrat claim
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has said he has the most progressive record of anyone running in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary field, to which Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says: Not so fast. Published May 5, 2019
Cory Booker calls on William Barr to resign
Sen. Cory Booker, New Jersey Democrat, said Sunday that Attorney General William Barr should resign, arguing that he has "eroded his credibility" with his response to the Russia collusion report. Published May 5, 2019
Amy Klobuchar credits Obama, not Trump, for booming economy
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Democrat, refused Sunday to credit President Trump for the booming economy, insisting that former President Barack Obama deserves a pat on the back after Friday's jobs report showed the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years. Published May 5, 2019
Beto O’Rourke joins Trump impeachment chorus: ‘There’s enough evidence now’
Former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke joined Saturday those calling for President Trump's impeachment, saying there was "enough evidence now" to start proceedings. Published May 5, 2019
Denver Initiative 300 voters to decide whether to allow homeless to live in public places
Denver authorities routinely clear out the homeless encampments that crop up in public parks and along sidewalks within the city limits, but that would change under Initiative 300. Published May 5, 2019
Barney Frank: Beto O’Rourke ‘may be regretting he’s straight’ amid Pete Buttigieg surge
Former Rep. Barney Frank, the first openly gay man to serve in Congress, says that Beto O'Rourke "may be regretting he's straight," given how well Pete Buttigieg is performing in the Democratic presidential primary polls. Published May 5, 2019
Snoop Dogg berates Facebook for banning Louis Farrakhan: ‘I stand by him’
Snoop Dogg rushed to the defense of Louis Farrakhan after the Nation of Islam leader was booted from Facebook, calling him "my dear brother" and declaring that, "I stand with him." Published May 3, 2019
Nick Sandmann, Covington Catholic teen, sues NBC for $275 million
Attorneys for Nicholas Sandmann filed a $275 million lawsuit Wednesday against NBCUniversal over its coverage of the Kentucky teen, accusing the network of creating a "false narrative" driven by its "anti-Trump agenda." Published May 1, 2019
New York Times blames Trump after running anti-Semitic cartoon
Even as The New York Times accepted responsibility for publishing an anti-Semitic cartoon, the newspaper sought to slough off some of the blame onto President Trump. Published May 1, 2019
Democrats move to keep Donald Trump off 2020 ballot over tax returns
Democrats have redoubled their efforts to force President Trump to release his federal tax returns by threatening to keep him off the 2020 ballot in deep-blue states, to which he might say: So what? Published April 30, 2019
Israeli ambassador rips New York Times as ‘cesspool of hostility’ after anti-Semitic cartoon
Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer denounced The New York Times as a "cesspool of hostility" after the newspaper ran -- and then apologized for -- an anti-Semitic cartoon. Published April 30, 2019
Tom Miller, Iowa AG, gets GOP pushback on anti-Trump lawsuits
For two years, Iowa Republicans have stewed as Attorney General Tom Miller filed lawsuit after lawsuit against the Trump administration. Now, they have said "enough." Published April 29, 2019
New York Times issues correction for article describing Jesus as a Palestinian
It's been a rough few days for The New York Times on the Judaism front: A day after running a widely decried anti-Semitic political cartoon, the newspaper issued a correction for an article that identified Jesus as a Palestinian. Published April 29, 2019
New York Times blames ‘single editor’ for anti-Semitic cartoon in second statement
The New York Times issued a second statement over the weekend on its decision to publish an anti-Semitic cartoon, this time apologizing for the "dangerous" image and pinning the blame on "a single editor." Published April 29, 2019
