Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
The New York Times to Justice Anthony Kennedy: “Please Stay”
The New York Times never discouraged U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy from retiring during the Obama administration, but the newspaper's editorial board is now literally begging him to stick around. Published April 29, 2018
John Bolton says North Korea must eliminate nuclear program before sanctions lifted
With a historic summit looming, National Security Adviser John Bolton said Sunday that North Korea must abandon its entire nuclear program before U.S. economic sanctions are lifted. Published April 29, 2018
James Comey dismisses House Intelligence Committee report that found no Trump-Russia collusion
Former FBI Director James B. Comey juiced his book tour Sunday with more blasts at President Trump and House Republicans, calling their extensive Russia investigation a "wreck." Published April 29, 2018
John Kasich hints at 2020 run against Donald Trump, rips GOP
The Republican governor accused the GOP of being "anti-immigrant, anti-trade, in favor of debt," and implored party members to "come home." "I didn't leave the Republican Party, the Republican Party left me," Mr. Kasich said. Published April 29, 2018
Adam Schiff admits Donald Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ helped open North Korea nuclear talks
It couldn't have been easy, but Rep. Adam Schiff, California Democrat, offered praise Sunday to President Trump for convincing North Korea to enter into negotiations on its nuclear weapons program. Published April 29, 2018
Michelle Wolf mocks Sarah Huckabee Sanders at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, sparks outrage
Comedian Michelle Wolf's routine ridiculing Sarah Huckabee Sanders at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner has come under fire from conservatives and even some journalists. Published April 29, 2018
Will Riley launches Stand for the Second, student walkout to support Second Amendment, gun rights
As Will Riley watched students stage this year's walkouts for gun control, he grew frustrated with the message that his generation was somehow united against the Second Amendment. Published April 29, 2018
California gas tax repeal campaign ahead of schedule
The California gas tax repeal effort has gathered nearly 900,000 signatures, far more than the 585,407 valid signatures required to qualify for the November 2018 ballot -- and the deadline isn't until May 21. Published April 29, 2018
Justin Reid’s NFL draft drop stirs speculation about Kaepernick effect
Every year a few top college football prospects are picked later than expected in the NFL draft, but Justin Reid's tumble has raised questions about the Kaepernick effect. Published April 28, 2018
Ric Grenell, gay conservative, confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Germany
Senate Republicans flipped the script on gay rights Thursday by confirming Richard Grenell as U.S. ambassador to Germany after months of Democratic opposition and with virtually no support from liberal LGBT groups. Published April 27, 2018
Bill Cosby guilty in first #MeToo era celebrity conviction
The 80-year-old star was found guilty Thursday on three counts of aggravated indecent assault, marking a seminal victory for the #MeToo movement and the resounding fall from grace of an iconic family-friendly celebrity. Published April 26, 2018
Johnathan Benko’s family blames school for failing to protect boy killed during gun control walkout
The family of the 11-year-old El Paso boy killed during last week's school gun control walkout has called out the school district, saying school officials bear responsibility for enabling the protest. Published April 26, 2018
Democratic states move to restore net neutrality, defy FCC
Blue states have unleashed their inner federalist by defying the Trump administration on issues such as immigration and tax reform, but their drive to restore the expiring net neutrality rule may be taking states' rights too far, experts say. Published April 25, 2018
Juanita Broaddrick tweets timeline of alleged ‘brutal rape’ 40 years ago by Bill Clinton
Juanita Broaddrick marked Wednesday the 40th anniversary of what she called her "forcible brutal rape" at the hands of Bill Clinton by tweeting a timeline of how she said the alleged crime occurred. Published April 25, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles’ White House visit still up in the air after season of anthem feuding
The Philadelphia Eagles' visit to the White House could be even more entertaining than the city's first-ever Super Bowl win -- provided the team ever gets there. Published April 25, 2018
Yes California secession campaign wins approval to collect signatures for ballot initiative
The Calexit campaign has won approval to collect signatures again for a ballot initiative aimed at separating California from the union, marking the third such attempt for state secessionists. Published April 24, 2018
Doug Lamborn kicked off Colorado ballot over invalid signatures
The Colorado Supreme Court rocked the state's political establishment Monday by throwing six-term GOP Rep. Doug Lamborn off the primary ballot, citing problems with his signature-gathering. Published April 23, 2018
Mass. Senate candidate fights city order to remove anti-Warren ‘fake Indian’ signs
A Massachusetts Senate candidate is fighting an effort by city officials in Cambridge, home of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, to take down prominent anti-Warren campaign signs calling the Democrat a "fake Indian." Published April 23, 2018
Pro-Farrakhan Women’s March leader roasts Starbucks for seeking ADL’s help with bias
The Women's March has been roiled again by charges of anti-Semitism after co-leader Tamika D. Mallory, a Louis Farrakhan supporter, blasted Starbucks for seeking advice on bias from the Anti-Defamation League. Published April 19, 2018
Student walkouts, teacher strikes flood schools with protest culture
Students planning to stage another school walkout Friday had better hope their teachers don't beat them to it. Published April 18, 2018
