Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Bill Clinton caught in Harvey Weinstein sexual-assault scandal fallout
Not only was Harvey Weinstein a political ally and a major donor to the Clintons and the Clinton Foundation, but his alleged sexual misconduct has refocused attention on Mr. Clinton's own checkered past. Published October 16, 2017
Clinton Foundation will keep six-figure donation from disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein
The Clinton Foundation said Monday it plans to keep a six-figure donation from disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, explaining that the money has already been spent on programs. Published October 16, 2017
NFL seeks to prevent take-a-knee protests at fall meeting as ratings drop
If the NFL has its way, the 11 players who still sat or took a knee for the national anthem at Sunday's games will be the last. Published October 15, 2017
Seven 49ers kneel at FedEx Field during national anthem
Seven players from the San Francisco 49ers took a knee during the national anthem before facing the Washington Redskins. Published October 15, 2017
NFL protests overlook black homicide rise
Lost in the uproar over the NFL sideline protests against police brutality are newly released statistics showing that the threat to black men is skyrocketing -- not from trigger-happy or racist cops, but from crime. Published October 12, 2017
Arab bakery drops case against protesters who decried mural of convicted terrorist
An Oakland bakery owner has dropped her case against a handful of protesters holding vigils outside the shop over its colorful wall-sized mural honoring convicted Palestinian terrorist Rasmea Odeh. Published October 12, 2017
Gerald McCoy predicts ‘uproar’ if players ordered to stand for national anthem
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Gerald McCoy predicted Wednesday that there would be an "uproar" if the NFL requires players to stand for the national anthem versus taking a knee or sitting in protest. Published October 11, 2017
Harvey Weinstein tarnishes Hollywood, Democrats
It's hard to say which entity has been more badly tarnished by the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment accusations: the Democratic Party or Hollywood. Published October 10, 2017
Hillary Clinton denounces Harvey Weinstein but doesn’t say she’ll return campaign donations
Hillary Clinton said Tuesday she was "shocked and appalled" by allegations of sexual harassment against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, but didn't elaborate on whether she would return his campaign donations. Published October 10, 2017
Roger Goodell says players should stand during anthem
President Trump ramped up Tuesday his criticism of the NFL by calling for eliminating the league's "massive tax breaks" as team owners scramble to stop players from protesting during the national anthem. Published October 10, 2017
Cowboys, Dolphins crack down on kneeling protests during anthem
Faced with a blitz of fan outrage, at least two NFL team owners have clamped down on players refusing to stand for the national anthem, saying the protests have become for many viewers a symbol of disrespect for the flag. Published October 9, 2017
Jemele Hill suspended by ESPN after she calls for boycotting Dallas Cowboys advertisers
ESPN anchor Jemele Hill has been suspended for two weeks for encouraging a boycott of NFL advertisers in reaction to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones's crackdown on take-a-knee protests. Published October 9, 2017
Trump ‘proud’ of Pence for walking out of NFL game
President Trump said he was "proud" of Vice President Mike Pence for walking out of Sunday's NFL game in Indianapolis game after an estimated 23 San Francisco players took a knee during the national anthem. Published October 8, 2017
Mike Pence, vice president, walks out of 49ers game after anthem protests
The last thing the NFL needed as it struggles with declining ratings, falling ticket prices and fan outrage was a major take-a-knee dust-up Sunday involving Vice President Mike Pence, but that's what the league got. Published October 8, 2017
NFL ticket prices plunge amid backlash over players kneeling during national anthem: Report
NFL ticket prices have plummeted in the wake of the uproar over the national anthem protests, dropping for the first time this year below the 2016 season's prices. Published October 6, 2017
Interior overhauls Obama sage-grouse plan, reopen land to mining
The Bureau of Land Management moved Thursday to overhaul the Obama-era management of the Greater sage-grouse, shelving a planned ban on mining claims and opening the door to more state and local control of the species. Published October 5, 2017
Ronna McDaniel, RNC chairwoman, blasts Michelle Obama on Twitter
Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on Thursday accused former first lady Michelle Obama of making a "false accusation" by declaring that the GOP is exclusively populated by white men. Published October 5, 2017
NFL players’ union teamed up with Soros to fund leftist advocacy groups
Even before its feud over the national anthem with President Trump, the NFL Players Association wasn't on the same political team as many of its fans, judging from its contributions to leftist advocacy groups. Published October 5, 2017
Fish and Wildlife Service rejects group’s petitions to list 25 species as endangered
The Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday that it will not list the Pacific walrus and 24 other species under the Endangered Species Act in response to mass filings by an environmentalist group. Published October 4, 2017
Marcus Peters slammed for refusing to stand for anthem after Las Vegas massacre
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters met with outrage at the Monday night NFL game by refusing to stand for the national anthem in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre. Published October 2, 2017
