Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Anti-ICE, anti-cop group wins NFL-funded grant
The Super Bowl isn't until Sunday, but already several winners have emerged from the 2018 NFL regular season, including a George Soros-funded activist group that takes a dim view of the border patrol and police. Published January 31, 2019
Rand Paul strategist offers to run free campaign against Virginia Del. Kathy Tran
A top Republican Party strategist offered Thursday to run a campaign free of charge to unseat Virginia state Delegate Kathy Tran after an uproar over her legislation to clear the path for abortion until birth. Published January 31, 2019
Kathy Tran ‘really surprised’ by backlash to late-term abortion bill
Virginia Delegate Kathy Tran on Thursday defended her bill that would have loosened abortion restrictions, saying the proposal was nothing unusual and she was "really surprised" by the reaction. Published January 31, 2019
Polar vortex freezing Midwest ignites climate change fight
Midwesterners seeking a warmer locale Wednesday could have gone almost anywhere else: Antarctica, Siberia, Everest Base Camp. Even Mars. Published January 30, 2019
Michael Bloomberg blames Midwest polar vortex on global warming
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg blamed Wednesday the frigid cold temperatures sweeping the Midwest on global warming, arguing that climate change makes weather events more extreme. Published January 30, 2019
Virginia Republicans defeat Democratic bill allowing abortions up until birth
Virginia Republicans on Tuesday killed legislation that would have loosened abortion restrictions after the bill's sponsor admitted it would allow the procedure even after a mother went into labor. Published January 30, 2019
Democrats codify Roe v. Wade abortion decision, face backlash
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has reawakened the abortion debate with the sweeping Reproductive Health Act, lending momentum to similar bills in other states -- and igniting a backlash from the pro-life movement. Published January 29, 2019
Pardoned ranchers who inspired Oregon occupation win back grazing permits
Dwight and Steven Hammond's journey from ranchers to convicted domestic terrorists back to ranchers concluded this week when the federal government reissued permits allowing the father and son to graze cattle again on public land. Published January 29, 2019
Miracle Hill Ministries foster care targeted in religious-freedom fight
The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Campaign, erupted last week after Miracle Hill Ministries received a federal waiver to continue offering services despite only working with foster couples that adhere to traditional Christian beliefs. Published January 28, 2019
March for Life apologizes to Covington Catholic teens for ‘rush to judgment’
The March for Life apologized Monday for rushing to judgment on the Covington Catholic students, saying they experienced "real and inexcusable intimidation, insults and harassment" after attending the Jan. 18 pro-life rally. Published January 28, 2019
Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO, teases 2020 independent bid for president
Jittery Democrats sought to put a lid on former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz after he said Sunday that he is "seriously considering" running for president in 2020 -- as an independent. Published January 26, 2019
Most Americans unwilling to spend $10 per month to fight climate change: Poll
Most Americans are willing to chip in a buck each month to help fight climate change, but they draw the line at $10. Published January 25, 2019
Virginia Happy Hour advertising restrictions ending after Chef Geoff Tracy suit
The Virginia state legislature gave initial approval Wednesday to House and Senate bills diluting the state's tight laws on advertising happy-hour prices and catchy slogans, stepping up after a legal challenge filed by a popular local restaurateur. Published January 24, 2019
Federal judge rejects lawsuit challenging Arkansas anti-BDS law
A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a challenge to the state's anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions law, rejecting the argument that commercial boycotts qualify as protected speech. Published January 24, 2019
South Carolina faith-based foster-care providers protected by HHS waiver
The Health and Human Services Department touched off a firestorm over religious freedom and discrimination Wednesday after granting South Carolina an exemption aimed at protecting faith-based foster-care providers. Published January 23, 2019
Justice Department seeks to appeal stinging defeat against Cliven Bundy in Nevada standoff case
Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they plan to appeal their demoralizing defeat in the Nevada standoff trial, which saw a federal judge rebuke prosecutors for "flagrant misconduct" and dismiss all charges against rancher Cliven Bundy and two of his sons. Published January 23, 2019
Archdiocese of Baltimore apologizes for rush to judgment in condemning Covington teens
The Archdiocese of Baltimore apologized Wednesday for "speaking too hastily" in condemning the Covington Catholic teens over their high-profile encounter with Omaha Nation elder Nathan Phillips. Published January 23, 2019
Ad campaign accuses ‘Meet the Press’ of denying climate change debate
NBC's "Meet the Press" has been accused of engaging in denial -- for denying the debate over climate change. Published January 23, 2019
Donald Trump judicial nominees backlog spurs conservative charges of religious bigotry
Conservatives are turning up the heat on Senate Democrats to fill the growing number of federal judicial vacancies, blaming the backlog in part on Democratic hostility to the traditional religious beliefs of some White House nominees. Published January 22, 2019
Jim Carrey Covington Catholic teens painting labeled ‘baby snakes’
A number of media figures and celebrities have had second thoughts about condemning the Covington Catholic High School teens, but not actor Jim Carrey. Published January 22, 2019
